HERE at Newmarket, we are noticing that it is not getting light till later now, gone are the days when it was light at four in the morning.
There are still a lot of as-yet unraced horses to get out onto the racecourse yet though and our trainers here at HQ are busy getting them ready for their first appearances. Some that are working in fine fashion I will tell you all about later in this article.
Many of you have asked to see a photo of what it is like from the back of a horse on the Heath here at Newmarket, I have pleasure putting this picture in this article for you. I can tell you from my first-hand experience it is a great feeling on a lovely warm morning - not so pleasant in winter though when wet and the wind is howling.
The stable staff do a great job and everyone takes it all in their stride. It all started for me here at Newmarket in 1964 when I was with what was then Newmarket's top trainer Noel Murless - hard but very happy times. Lester Piggott was our stable jockey and I had the pleasure of riding work with him on many occasions in those times.
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Tragedy Hits Racing Family - Nick Townsend reels from shock attack on John Hunt's wife and daughters
Nick Townsend reels from shock attack on John Hunt's wife and daughters. I will be far from alone in recent days in being overcome by emotions ranging from utter disbelief to revulsion upon hearing of the unspeakable acts perpetrated upon John Hunt's family, resulting in the death of his wife Carol and daughters, Hannah and Louise.
AUDIENCE IS ERUPTING
John Anthony reveals the latest top speedsters after another Glorious Goodwood
HORSE OF A LIFETIME
Graham Buddry pays fresh tribute to track legend Sea The Stars - surely one of the greatest ever
IT'S TIME TO TAKE STOCK
Paul Jacobs looks forward to seeing some big on-track questions answered
PLAYING TO THE WHISTLE
lan Heitman flies about to keep pace with a rush of two-year-old Flat action
WINNING JOY ON A BUDGET
Richard Eagle takes a trip to Windsor to check out peoples' route into the port of kings
GIFT HORSES AND FRENCH LESSONS
Robert Cooper finds 'retirement' is keeping him busy
FEUD GETS THE PARTY ROLLING
Karl Hedley savours the Galway Festival action and picks out the summer highlights at Ballybrit
ROCKING THE MONEY BAGS
Simon Nott reveals his recent experiences from trips to Brighton and Ascot
FLYING EVE'S BORN TO WIN
Nick Townsend talks to in-form trainer Eve Johnson Houghton