Gihan Arnolda, now in his 40s, has become a racehorse trainer based at Cadland Stables in Newmarket, Suffolk. He received his trainer's licence three months ago and has since trained six winners from 37 races, earning owners £56,555 in prize money.
Arnolda's childhood involved sleeping rough on the streets of east London after his mother died and his father "lost control of life." He was later taken into care and fostered, where his foster father introduced him to horseracing.
At 17, Arnolda joined the British Racing School in Newmarket and rode a winner eight months later. His racing career ended in 2009 after he shattered his pelvis, leading him to train as a chef before returning to racing five years later to become a trainer.
Arnolda stated his dream is to have 10 winners by the end of the year and aims for more next year. He expressed pride in being believed to be Britain's first black or Asian horseracing trainer and hopes to inspire others.