THE Galway Plate again reminded us of how dangerous the sport is with two equine deaths and two jockeys injured, while Kevin Sexton was also a casualty on the day. The flat may seem a less risky but the recent incident in the stalls that led to Ryan Moore’s injury, and again anyone who saw Humidor having a funny turn at Goodwood on Tuesday, are reminded that on a horse’s back, surrounded by metal, anything could go wrong.

At Galway, Robbie McNamara’s fighting spirit is an example to everyone but also of how life can change in just a day’s work. If you came out of Galway in profit, you know where to give a little back.