Thanks very much to Aoife Hanratty who provided this happy photograph and wrote: “Congratulations to Ger Brett and John Higgiston or the new Mr and Mrs Higgiston. They have both worked in the industry for their entire careers. John now works with Godolphin and Ger works with Tracey Collins and the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association. They were married last Sunday in the Clanard Court Hotel, Athy, Co Kildare and had the most amazing day!”

MORE good news as top flat jockey Chris Hayes and Rachel Kennedy announced their engagement this week.

Chris said: “We’ve no date planned. We’ll enjoy the engagement and think about the wedding when the season is over. Rachel is from a racing background. She is John L. Hassett’s granddaughter in Co Clare so grew up in racing and is currently working in HRI.”