'I want to get the name of Epsom going again' - historic yard to have runners for first time in 25 years

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Hopes that Epsom can be rejuvenated as a major training centre have received a boost after plans were revealed to the Grapevine for runners to be sent out from one of the town's most famous yards for the first time in a quarter of a century.

The Limes played a key role in what was a golden era for Epsom trainers, with John Benstead enjoying the lion's share of 1,000 winners from the Shepherds' Walk yard before his retirement in 1998 after 37 years at the stable.