YES, I was blow-drying the dogs while watching the racing. They are enthusiastic fans of racing, and of the Five Nations rugby in the winter!”

Lyn Morris was in good company as she watched the Group 3 Prix de Meautry at the weekend. One of the Deauville features, it was won by the Charlie Hills-trained, Susan Roy-owned Garrus (Acclamation), bred in the name of Mrs Max Morris.