'Racing needs to get its soul back' - big names on what 2021 has in store
The sport's big players tell Peter Thomas about their hopes for the year ahead
Nobody would claim 2020 was an easy year to negotiate. For some it was a challenge well met and for others a trial they could have done without. Some kept faith in racing and others wondered if the cost was worth the limited pleasure on offer, but it's probably safe to say we're all looking forward to a better 2021 for the sport.
Here, we canvass the views of some of the turf's leading lights on what this year may hold for them and for us all.
Mark Johnston
The most successful British trainer of all time and a man who is never short of strong opinions
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Published on 2 January 2021inFeatures
Last updated 12:12, 2 January 2021
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