IT’S been a tough and testing week for Nicky and all concerned at Seven Barrows, with the setbacks and disappointments seemingly endless.

A year in the making only for dreams to be dashed as some hard decisions had to be made.

Brett Williams caught up with Nicky, in and full and frank interview ahead of Gold Cup Friday, below.

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