HALLELUJAH! How great was it to see green grass, blue sky, the colours of a crowd of racegoers at a big summer festival race meeting with most of the top and tails trimming that we annually enjoy from Royal Ascot.

Yes, you couldn’t even complain about any fashion segments on the main TV channel coverage – we were seeing people talking to people, enjoying a day at the races. After the past year, having owners interviewed and without mask was such a relief. Even Rich Ricci was back in the parade ring!