A MONTH ago The Jockey Club in Britain planted an oak tree on the gallops at Lambourn to honour Many Clouds. A photograph of the plaque which was unveiled is on this page and rightly credits four people who had a major part to play in the success of the gelding.

There is one glaring omission however. Where is the name of the breeder, Aidan Aherne? Without him there would be no Many Clouds and he is equally deserving of inclusion on the plaque as the quartet who are named. While sometimes the smallest of gestures can bring the greatest of joy, the seemingly smallest of omissions can cause the greatest offence.