![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-legendary-jockey-with-55m-winnings-but-am-happiest-when-driving-my-horrendous-bath-tub/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Arsenal-news-84.jpg&description='EYESORE' Published : 14:48, 8 Sep 2023 Updated : 14:49, 8 Sep 2023 A LEGENDARY jockey with over £55million winnings has opened up on why he absolutely loves his 'horrendous' car that's like a 'bath tub'. Famed rider Luke Nolen, 43, is best known for his all-conquering partnership with phenomenal mare Black Caviar. 2 Nolen has won tens of millions on the track but he loves nothing more than driving his 'eyesore' of a car 2 Nolen was on top of the world when he won the Diamond Jubilee on Black Caviar at Royal Ascot in 2012 Credit: PA:Press Association The pair won everything including the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2012, where Nolen met the late Queen after securing £283,550 for victory. Black Caviar went undefeated and Nolen rode her to 22 of her 25 victories, the duo winning well over £4m on the track. But for all the glory, fame, riches and adulation, Nolen is keen to point out that he has never changed from the humble, what-you-see-is-what-you-get bloke. So much so, in fact, that one of the greatest joys he gets away from the stresses of the racecourse is driving his canary yellow 1978 Leyland Mini. The car looks just like the one Mr Bean used to drive. They generally have 1 litre engine with around 35 horse power. Their top speed is around 73mph and they can do 0-60mph in roughly 28 seconds. Nolen says he has kept the car because it reminds him of his humble beginnings in Australia where money was tight but he had a lot of fun. In a film for Ladbrokes and The Tab, Nolen said of the love he has for his motor. He said: "The little Mini, she's a beauty. She just reminds me of where I've come from. OFFERS OF THE DAY Tote: Bet £5 Get £20 in Free Bets - CLAIM HERE Virgin Bet: Bet £10 Get £20 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Betfair : Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets - CLAIM HERE Paddy Power: Bet £20 and get it back as Cash if it Loses - CLAIM HERE Sky Bet: Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Horse Racing Bets - CLAIM HERE Tote: New customers online only. Place your first bet o){kind=link}
A LEGENDARY jockey with over £55million winnings has opened up on why he absolutely loves his ‘horrendous’ car that’s like a ‘bath tub’.
Famed rider Luke Nolen, 43, is best known for his all-conquering partnership with phenomenal mare Black Caviar.
The pair won everything including the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2012, where Nolen met the late Queen after securing £283,550 for victory.
Black Caviar went undefeated and Nolen rode her to 22 of her 25 victories, the duo winning well over £4m on the track.
But for all the glory, fame, riches and adulation, Nolen is keen to point out that he has never changed from the humble, what-you-see-is-what-you-get bloke.