It's party time: many happy returns to these racing names
Ryan Mania 27
Rider of Auroras Encore & Seeyouatmidnight
Marco Botti 40
Trainer of Excelebration & Joshua Tree
Bruce Jackson 63
Trainer of In Excess & Jovial
George Weaver 46
Trainer of Saratoga County & Summer Of Fun
Noel Williams 40
Trainer of Briery Queen
Jonathan ‘JJ’ Burke 21
Rider of Sizing Europe & Sizing Granite
Anthony Penfold 69
Racing manager to Fahd Salman 1984-2001
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum 32
Owner of Haikbidiac & Storm The Stars
Glen Sparkes 38
Rider of Soaked & Quito
Andy Streeter 47
BHA stable inspecting officer
Paul Hornung 81
Former American football star & breeder
Prof. Wray Vamplew 73
Historian & author
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