Craig Nichol (when available)
Born February 1994, NH Jockey

With Callum calling an end to his riding career - 76 wins with the last being on our own Stainsby Girl at Newcastle in March 2020 - it'll seem strange having neither Garry nor now Callum available for the vast majority of rides for the stable.
In recent years, Callum has committed to the stable solely, combining an Assistant Trainer role with riding our horses. However, a major milestone was achieved in March '20 when Callum rode Baby Ticker to victory - his 75th career win - and thereby losing his claim.
Dodlands Steading is a medium-sized yard with now regularly around 20 horses in training each season. Not quite enough to justify a stable jockey though but we're quite fortunate that there are several Scottish Border jockeys who either live or have roots nearby. Our main go-to jockey for this season will be Craig Nichol. Craig is attached to a larger stable but will pop down to the yard once a week or so to ride some work, assist with schooling, etc.
Delighted to use when available.

Craig, of course, is one of around a dozen current jockeys who started their racing life, as a teenager, honing their basic skills as part-time work riders at Dodlands Steading. A champion conditional in season 2015-16, Craig has ridden several times for the yard over the last 3 or 4 seasons (8 wins) and overall has over 200 wins to his credit (and counting).