Shoulder to shoulder. United. Together. Strong…

Time will tell whether yesterday’s march to Westminster was a meaningful exercise – or whether racing’s unified plea for common sense drifted aimlessly over the heads of those that are going to make the calls. Many wise words have been spoken under those high rafters – and some silly ones too…

Those charged with making the very obvious case did so with passion and considered thought…

Rachel, were you and your number crunchers paying attention….??

There are several from all political parties who get it. Who understand the very real threat to an industry. Who will lobby hard on our behalf. Words that hit home – or drift away to those high rafters…??

November 26th. Just before the holly and the mistletoe. A fabulous time of year. Will we be dancing in celebration or dancing in desperation…??

A couple of runners on our Epsom doorstep today….

ATLANTIS BLUE (Daniel Muscutt) and MAFNOOD (Jamie Spencer). Both in good form….

Rain in most parts. But where it will fall is becoming harder and harder to predict. Speaking to Clerks of the Courses, it is clear that weather patterns are changing quite significantly. And there seems to be more of the “biblical” and “monsoonal” than in recent times. And thunderstorms can be very localised….

Tougher and tougher to double guess those Weather Gods – and entries have to be made to give ourselves the option, and in case those forecasts fall wide of the mark. Which happens…