THE tragic events in Paris last weekend have been well covered and I was not surprised to read on social media that at least one member of the bloodstock industry had worked at the ill-fated Bataclan Concert Hall.

Newbury-based bloodstock agent Gordian Troeller is well-known for identifying horses-in-training to suit the USA and his clients include trainer Jim Cassidy for whom purchases include triple Grade 1 winner Ticker Tape.