Jonathan Powell pays tribute to the wonderful career of Mike Dillon as he retires from Ladbrokes

JONATHAN POWELL

Mike Dillon

Nothing in life lasts forever but it is still a surprise that Mike Dillon is leaving Ladbrokes at the end of July after 46 years.
The losers in this arrangement are undoubtedly the bookmaking firm as there has surely never been a better connected PR involved in the racing industry.
When the news emerged early in June handsome tributes quickly followed from the great and good of the sport.
Dillon started working for Ladbrokes chalking up prices and results as a trai...