The ‘reality check’ champion jockey Craig Williams got in relation to the war in Ukraine

Champion jockey Craig Williams has spoken on the “reality check” he got which put his life into perspective when addressing the war in Ukraine.

Williams’ wife Larysa is a Ukrainian native who has been raising money and going over to Ukraine on humanitarian missions to help distribute aid to people on the front line.

“It made me feel how grateful I am that I live in Australia,” Williams told Ross and Russel.

Press PLAY to hear about the reality check he got + his preparation and excitement for the Melbourne Cup Carnival

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