Robin Oakley

The turf | 24 May 2018

From Mr Marrakech to Astrologist, here are my Twelve to Follow

issue 26 May 2018

In his days as a novice jockey in the West Country, Bob Davies, who was to ride more than 900 winners, asked the trainer of the horse he was about to partner over 24 fences: ‘How does he jump?’ ‘No idea,’ came the reply. ‘That’s for you to find out.’

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