#John Randall

Ludlow: scene of an unenviable record for beaten Tree Of Liberty Tree Of Liberty on Thursday equalled the unenviable record for the shortest-priced loser in British jump racing history when beaten at odds of 1-20 at Ludlow. The Kerry Lee-trained chaser was unable to justify his prohibitive odds when going down to 20-1 chance Cap'N in a three-runner…

Father Gianfranco Dettori (13-time champion jockey in Italy; won 2000 Guineas on Bolkonski 1975, Wollow 1976) Apprenticed to Luca Cumani, Newmarket 1987-89 First winner Rif, Turin, November 16, 1986 First winner in Britain Lizzy Hare, Goodwood, June 9, 1987 Lost claim Versailles Road, Beverley, July 18, 1989 First Group winner Legal Case (1989…

Comparisons aren't odious - as well-respected commentator Richard Hoiles suggested as Baaeed careered away from his rivals in the Juddmonte International. They hold an important part of understanding the true and accurate representation of racehorse merit. What is the point of holding a race at all, if we aren't comparing the merits of each runner…

On the morning of Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, one of her ladies-in-waiting, with the imminent ceremony in mind, inquired if all was well with Her Majesty. The latter replied yes, trainer Cecil Boyd-Rochford had just rung to report that her colt Aureole had gone well in his last gallop before the Derby. This gem illustrating the late…