ROGER Varian is a man who is rarely out of the news, and all for good reason. This young man is establishing a reputation for himself as one of the best trainers in Britain and he is expanding his operation at a great rate. His list of big race successes is already eye-catching, but a recent success demonstrates his skill as well as any.

He won the Listed Prix Petite Etoile this week at Deauville with Dawn Of Hope. This three-year-old daughter of Mastercraftsman had a lot going for herself, apart from any blacktype on the racecourse. The prizemoney for the victory was nice to get, but the blacktype earned will be been much more valuable.