Each week we’re going to bring you some quickfire questions with New Zealand thoroughbred racing’s jockeys.  We learn what makes them tick on race day, gets them up for pre-dawn starts, and if they have any raceday superstitions.

This week we pick up the series with the Collett cousins Alysha and Sam.

Who is your favourite horse?
Alysha: Consensus
Sam: Red Striker

Melody Belle or Danzdanzdance?
Alysha: Melody Belle
Sam: Melody Belle

Which jockey do look up to most?
Alysha: Ryan Moore 
Sam: Trudy Thornton

Who is your favourite sire?
Alysha: Swiss Ace
Sam: Savabeel

What’s the best racecourse in New Zealand?
Alysha: Ellerslie
Sam: Hastings

Which sport do you most like to watch?
Alysha: Boxing
Sam: Show Jumping

If you weren’t a superstar jockey what would you be doing?
Alysha: TV Presenter 
Sam: Horse Racing mentor

What gets you motivated in the morning?
Alysha: Ambition
Sam: Love of horses

What’s your raceday drink?
Alysha: Water
Sam: Coffee/Water

After a big raceday what’s your favourite meal?
Alysha: Vietnamese
Sam: Salmon/Fish Salad

Home cooked, or eating out at a restaurant?
Alysha: Home cooked
Sam: Home cooked

Do you have an superstitions that you follow on raceday?
Alysha: Throwing rubbish out the window on way to races
Sam: Certain gear on Wednesday and Saturday