The Epsom Oaks and Derby are almost upon us, followed two weeks later by the greatest flat racing festival in the world, Royal Ascot – allow us to clear your way to the right horse and the right trainer
It came as a shock to many but, as he has done throughout his long and distinguished career, AP McCoy had the timing just about right in announcing his retirement from the saddle at the end of the current jumps season live on Channel 4 on Saturday after 25 years in the saddle.