The trainers who cut their teeth with Luca Cumani pay tribute to their old boss

During his illustrious 43-year tenure at Bedford House Stables, Luca Cumani has not just trained top horses – he's also helped to mentor a host of trainers. Here are five to have benefited from his tutelage

John Berry
Years with Cumani: 1987-1990

I started off working as a lad and was made his number two assistant during my final year, which was very kind of him – whether I was good enough is another matter! He treated me unbelievably well.