RUTH JEFFERSON understands the meaning of the word patience more than most – it was a characteristic associated with her late father Malcolm, who died just over a year ago.
BRITISH Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust admits the six-day shutdown of racing will have cost the industry millions, but insists he “absolutely stands by the decision” ahead of competitive action’s resumption today.
Racing will resume in Britain on Wednesday, following a six-day shutdown because of the outbreak of equine influenza, the British Horseracing Authority has announced.
BARRY GERAGHTY will be taking nothing for granted today when dual Champion Hurdle winner Buveur D’Air has his final race before next month’s hat-trick attempt at Cheltenham.
FRANKIE Dettori believes Wissahickon should have more than enough class to give away weight to his rivals in the Betway Winter Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield.