Sir Johnny Weatherby, member of one of racing’s most famous families, and whose many achievements in the sport included the modernization of Ascot, died on December 18 aged 66. Weatherby, whose family business Weatherbys is primarily responsible for providing race administration services to the British Horseracing Authority, succeeded his father Christopher as chairman of the […]
On a day when Ascot’s Champions Day produced winners at 200/1 and 100/1 for home stables, two of Ireland’s biggest yards were busy elsewhere, writes Tony Stafford. It was no surprise when Aidan O’Brien had the opening five and then mercifully let someone else get on the scoresheet before making it six on the day […]