Late blog today.  Looking forward to going to Newmarket for a few days this week.  The July meeting is always good, usually good weather, plus really good horses running at the meeting all week.  It will be good to catch up with family and friends.

Rain is needed at many of the racecourses.  Looking at the forecast, it does not seem to be coming any time soon.  A lot of tracks are watering, safe ground is essential, obviously the ground is fast, small fields do not look good, and in a sport that is an entertainment business, racegoers want to see plenty of runners on show, as do the bookmakers !

More tomorrow.