Family fortunes has never made for such fascinating viewing

David Jennings watches as Sizing John prepares for Saturday's Betfair Chase

Sizing John with Jessica Harrington (left) and Kate Harrington (right)Credit: Grossick Racing Photography 0771

We asked 100 people to name a mother and two daughters who are successfully running one of Ireland's most powerful stables. Our survey said: the Harringtons. Top answer.

Family fortunes has never made for such fascinating viewing. We are in Commonstown Stables, just outside Moone, to see Sizing John and the rest of the Harrington team put through their paces.

Emma has made a list of all the horses who will be working and their riders, Kate is organising them all in the warm-up area and Jessica is overseeing the whole operation. The three women complement each other like vodka and tonic, one of Jessica's favourite drinks.

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Published on 20 November 2017inNews

Last updated 16:49, 21 November 2017

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