'He never fell in 44 runs' - my own shortlist for The People's Champion

Panto Prince and Brendan Powell snr winning at Wincanton

Panto Prince: a favourite on the West Country circuitCredit: John Beasley

Isn't it supposed to be summer? Following Saturday's deluge and the abandonment of Redcar, the Curragh and Cartmel, you would have every right to feel a bit down in the dumps.

However, there is the Racing Post's new series, The People's Champion, to cheer us all up, and to get your thoughts flowing I present my own shortlist of the horses who mean most to me.

1. Desert Orchid

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

Published on 23 July 2023inAnother View

Last updated 15:44, 23 July 2023

Copy