Pappu Singh Deora

Where abouts were you born and raised?
Khiwandi, near Pali-Rajasthan, India

What was your first job in racing?
As an apprentice back in 1991

If you didn’t work in racing, what do you think you would do?
I would’ve liked to have been a cricketer

Did you ride professionally, back in the day?
Yes, I rode 148 winners

What is your most memorable moment in racing?
Probably riding my first winner

Where’s your favourite holiday destination?
I love the U.K because you have the biggest horse racing here, I also love London Bridge

What type of music do you listen to most?
Classical Songs

What websites do you visit regularly?
I don’t have the internet at home

Favourite all-time horse
Wynberg, because it was Simon’s first ever winner

What do you do with your spare time?
Just generally try to chill out and relax

Who are your hero’s both in and out of racing?
Lester Piggott and Jimmy Fortune

Finally, your Simon Callaghan trained horse to follow is…?
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