It's party time: many happy returns to these racing names

Steve Asmussen 51
US Hall of Fame trainer

Roger Attfield 77
Canadian & US Hall of Fame trainer

Daniel Vella 61
Champion trainer in Canada 1994 & 1995

Vincent Cheminaud 23
Rider of Storm Of Saintly & New Bay

Steve Brookshaw 66
Trainer of Lord Gyllene & Cassia Heights

Duke of Roxburghe 62
Breeder of Shady Heights & Attraction

Chris Bell 59
Ladbrokes MD/chief executive 1995-2010

Peter Jensen 66
Chairman-designate at Sandown

Mike Foden 81
Chairman at Taunton

David Sunderland 73
Rider of Larbawn & Lictor

James Burns 50
Trainer of Romanylei & Vinthea

Paul Eccles 55
Former Shropshire trainer

Helen Hardman 53
Co-owner of Caponova