'If only he could train racehorses like he can catch cricket balls' - Newmarket's trainers fall to honourable defeat
It was a case of another year, another honourable defeat for the Racing & Trainers XI in their annual cricket match against Newmarket Cricket Club.
Playing for the Jordan Smith Memorial Cup, named in honour of the popular work-rider who died in 2023, the teams competed in a 25-over match which attracted a large crowd to Dullingham, including July Cup-winning jockey Neil Callan.
As well as many runs and spectacular catches, there were also plenty of laughs thanks to a master of ceremonies who kept the crowd entertained all afternoon. No-one was safe.
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