Michael McDonnell among those celebrating their birthdays today

William Gittus 53
Jockey Club group property director

Peter Hockenhull 59
Joint-owner of Shade Oak Stud

Michael McDonnell 69
Owner of Mac’s Fighter & Mac’s Imp

Leah Gyarmati 55
Trainer of Sweet Reason & Coasted

Axel Kleinkorres 61
Trainer of Shinko’s Best & Matchwinner

Terry Stringer 80
Rider of Tarquinian & Wrekin Rambler

Eddie King 61
Rider of Frisk Me Now & Magic Storm

Brian Reilly 39
Rider of Sendintank & Najaaba

Abigail Harrison 53
Rider of Gulfland

Ruth Burchell 56
Trainer’s wife & jockeys’ agent

Sir Chung-kong Chow 69
Former steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Mike Morris 52
Breeder & owner

Neil Morrice 63
Journalist & work-watcher