Richard Burton

Date of Birth: 24th August 1976

Marital Status: Single

Children: None

Occupation: Commercal Property Agent/ Surveyor

Equestrian sporting relatives:
Grandfather Peter Brookshaw- Amateur Rider

Grandfather's Brother Tim Brookshaw- Champion Jockey in the 50's
Uncle Steve Brookshaw- Amateur jockey/Trainer
Mother & Father both rode in P to P's

When/Why first started riding: As a young child on the farm. All my sister's rode and went showing so they got me going.

Name of first pony: Sentiment

First racing experience: Eyton on Severn P to P at 16.

Trainer(s): Principally Sheila Crow, Caroline Robinson, Pamela Skyes, Guy Landau, Heather Dalton, Donald Mc Cain,Jo Priest and anyone else who'll have me

First race won: On Fence Judge at Eyton Hall aged 17

Best horse ridden: Foly Pleasant/Juveigneur

Worst injury: Dislocated shoulder

Most admired rider(s) and why: Richard dunwoody - he was my hero when I was growing up

Most admired sportsman/woman: Lance Armstrong

Least favourite part of racing: Injuries to Horses and jockeys

Favourite racecourse and why: Cheltenham - there's no other place like it.

Best advice given: Get fit

What other career would you have chosen: Cricket

Who would you most like to have dinner with: Peter Kay

Ideal holiday: Back Packing round Australia

Favourite Colour: red

Favourite Meal: Steak and chips, followed by sticky toffee pudding

Favourite drink: Vodka and orange

Favourite book: The wheel of life by Elizabeth Kuebler Ross

Favourite film: The magnificent 7

Favourite actor: Tom Cruise

Favourite Actress: Sienna Miller

Favourite Band/ Singer: Simon and Garfunkel

Favourite place in the world: Home

Favourite Car: Any Aston Martin

Achievements:

Champion Point to Point Rider 2003 and 2005

Won Kim Muir at Cheltenham festival 2005