Today I’m joined by Mark Jason Fanning — racing pundit, content creator, and all-round racing enthusiast.
If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in the buzz of a raceday or just love hearing from someone who truly lives and breathes the sport, this one’s for you.
We chat about:
How Mark first got into racing — from skipping school to hiding in ditches just to catch a glimpse of the action at Thurles
Working with bookies on racedays to earn a few quid and fuel the passion
How the general interest in racing has changed over the years, even around big events like Cheltenham
The shift in tech from the Bebo days to building a brand and showing up online now
The challenges of putting yourself out there and how to handle both constructive feedback and the not-so-constructive
Plans for the year ahead, including setting up a little home studio for content creation
Tackling racing’s bad reputation — and why we need more stories that highlight the real care and love for the horses
Why good news doesn’t travel as fast as bad news, and what needs to change
Going to Cheltenham for the first time (despite working in racing for years) and how it lived up to the hype
Mark also flips the script at the end and shares the best advice he would give someone starting out
We also take a moment to reflect on the tragic passing of jockey Michael O’Sullivan, and the impact it had on the racing community — a sobering reminder of the risks in the sport and the strength of the people within it.
Where to find Mark:
Instagram – @markjason86
YouTube – MJF Sports
If you are interested in working with me you can find me :
Equestrian Instagram: @stronginthesaddle_
Equestrian Tiktok: @ stronginthesaddle
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Website: www.chrissyhawkins.com
