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Bastiman case highlights the value of retrospective testing

Rebecca and Robin Bastiman, pictured with Borderlescott, in 2012
Rebecca and Robin Bastiman, pictured with Borderlescott, in 2012Credit: Louise Pollard

Until this month racing's Bastiman family were best known for the heartwarming exploits of star sprinter Borderlescott. That is no longer the case.

Most internet searches of the family name will now, first and foremost, link them to something that is anything but heartwarming.

It was when Robin Bastiman was licence-holder that Borderlescott became a dual winner of the Nunthorpe Stakes.

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Lee MottersheadSenior writer

Published on 14 August 2018inNews

Last updated 19:22, 14 August 2018

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