From humble beginnings to becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, Josh Taylor’s career was marked by fire, ferocity, and national pride, writes JOHN WIGHT
Preview of this weekend’s racing with Farringdon: May 7-8
Including races at Lingfield, Ascot, Haydock and Nottingham
Tensions simmer and wickets tumble on gripping second day at the Oval
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MORE Derby and Oaks trials, a cracking Swinton Handicap Hurdle day at Haydock Park and the cavalry charge that is the Victoria Cup at Ascot; not bad for the weekend after the Guineas!
Lingfield Park isn’t the easiest of tracks to ride or run on, hence Epsom aspirants tried their hand there first before hopefully moving onto the Surrey course in June.
The boys rock up at 2.40 for the Derby Trial and WALK OF STARS looks the logical choice for this small field trial following his success at Newbury, which didn’t impress everybody.
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