Ger Lyons will turn 60 this year. Life is good and he is appreciating every minute of it. Surrounded by family, loyal staff and high quality, healthy horses, what more could he want. On Sunday he hopes to run Red Letter in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket (ground-permitting). She is one of the favourites but her trainer is showing no signs of pressure. The Irish Field found Ger in top form this week, a happy man but still well able to express strong opinions.

MC: Will you fly your own plane to Newmarket?