David Youngman pays tribute to the hard work that keeps gallops open in wintry conditions

HERE at Newmarket we experienced very heavy frosts and snowy conditions recently but what a brilliant job the Heathmen did once again keeping all the horse walks gritted and the all-weather gallops harrowed so they could be used by our trainers. Colin Driver is in charge on Bury side and does a wonderful job along with the rest of his team. Martin Gear is also a member of the squad on that side of town, Martin was a valued member of the Stoute yard but left a few years ago to have a change of job....