Meanwhile in … Adlestrop: Britain’s first-ever National Racehorse Week kicks off seven days of public stable openings
National Racehorse Week involves 131 racing yards opening their doors to showcase the care and attention afforded the thoroughbred.
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Meanwhile in … Newmarket: And they’re off! Trainers pick up the mic for commentator challenge
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Harry Eustace, Ed Crisford, George Boughey, James Ferguson and Tom Clover are to take part in the Henry Cecil Commentator Challenge.
Meanwhile in … Kentucky: Ellis Park to honour backstretch barn fire heroes
Five grooms who work for Eddie Kenneally and Brendan Walsh were hailed heroes for saving all the inmates of the receiving barn.
Meanwhile in … Singapore: Kauto Star groom turned broadcaster Nicholas Child takes his mic to Hong Kong
Now Londoner Child, 34, is moving to Hong Kong to become part of the broadcasting team covering Sha Tin and Happy Valley.
Meanwhile in … Zimbabwe: Mark Johnston finds homes for surplus helmets in Harare
The Middleham trainer, who provides all his staff with helmets, had 23 that were surplus to requirements as they no longer met the safety standard set by the BHA.
Meanwhile in … New Jersey: full metal jockey Richard Mitchell finds warm welcome at Monmouth Park
Jamaican-born Mitchell, 49, has suffered so many injuries from spills that his body can’t take the cold because it is full of metalwork.
Meanwhile in … Brisbane: Trainer Gary ‘Jack’ Duncan owes life to quick-thinking owners after heart attack at the races
Gary ‘Jack’ Duncan’s heart stopped when he collapsed and bystanders worked so hard to save him by CPR that his ribs were broken.
Meanwhile in … California: Santa Anita’s heroic paddock captain John Shear retires – aged 100
Shear, born in England where he was raised as an orphan and briefly rode as an apprentice, arrived at Santa Anita in 1954 to work as an exercise boy.