Lenny Anderton has been a horsebox driver for Godolphin for almost three years and describes his current job as "the best I have had in racing".
He is part of a dedicated team whose job it is to transport Godolphin's many thoroughbreds to racecourses safely and with as little drama as possible, so that when they arrive they are relaxed and ready run to their best on the track.
Lenny's working day usually starts at around 6:30am when he arrives at the Godolphin stables - an early start, but par for the course in the racing game.
He makes sure that the horsebox he is driving is filled with fuel and that all the equipment needed for the day is on board.
The horses are then loaded onto the horsebox, ready to depart for the racecourse. Up to six horses can fit comfortably in one Godolphin horsebox.
A travelling groom plus the horse's own groom ensure that the thoroughbreds are well looked after for the duration of their journey.
Lenny, a native of Liverpool whose accent remains intact despite having lived in Newmarket for the last 34 years, has worked in racing since the age of 16. A careers' officer at school suggested that his slight build would be perfectly suited to working with horses.
His first employment was as apprentice jockey to Newmarket trainer David Ringer. Lenny rode on the Flat and over hurdles, although he never managed to bag a winner. He went on to work for trainers Bill O'Gorman, Clive Brittain and Henry Cecil.
It was with Henry Cecil, champion trainer 10 times, that Lenny spent 17 years, the last seven as travelling head lad. During his time with Cecil, he worked with some exceptional horses, including the brilliant Bosra Sham, whom Lenny broke in when she arrived at Warren Place.
His current role with Godolphin has seen him drive to all corners of Britain as well as further afield. "I'm not sure how many miles I have driven, although it must be into the many thousands," explains Lenny.
Godolphin's equine stars competing in Europe, the US and the Far East usually fly so airport runs are a frequent event, although Lenny has taken a horsebox to courses such as Deauville in France and San Siro in Milan.
However, it is closer to home that you will find Lenny's favourite racecourses. "My favourite tracks are Thirsk and Ripon. The Yorkshire people love their racing and I enjoy travelling up there. Goodwood is also a lovely course, but definitely one of the trickier ones to get to."
So what does a horsebox driver do once he or she has delivered the valuable load to the racecourse and helped with any other jobs that need doing?
If your name is Lenny Anderton, the answer is to try and capture the action unfolding on the track. Lenny is a keen snapper and makes use of spare time to indulge his passion for sports photography. "I'm no David Bailey, but I really enjoy it."
After the horses have run, they are allowed to rest and recuperate in the racecourse stables before being taken back to Newmarket. Lenny, who usually works six days a week during the Flat season, is often not back at base until 10pm.
Lenny picks Punctilious as his all-time favourite Godolphin performer, as she was the first Group One winner that he drove to the track, with her victory in the 2005 Yorkshire Oaks coinciding with his 48th birthday.
Of the current Godolphin crop, he cites the ultra-tough Ramonti, successful three times this year in Group One company.
Lenny, who recently turned 50, is also a keen golfer and fly-fisherman. He has two daughters, Lucy (25) and Claire (27), who is shortly to provide him with his first grandchild. He is excited about the prospect of becoming a grandfather and clearly enjoys his current role with Godolphin.
"I really enjoy what I'm doing now, and I can see myself doing this for a few years yet. Working for Godolphin is fantastic - they make you feel part of the team and really look after you. I get a lot of job satisfaction."