The two crucial dates looming as racing searches for the next Khadijah Mellah

Who introduced you to racing? Who took you for the first time and explained what it's all about? Who was the first to hoist you on a pony's back and, perhaps, further down the line, who showed you how to tack up a horse and really ride?

And if no-one had ever shown you, would you have found out for yourself?

Two important dates are looming, albeit, as you are reading the Racing Post, probably not for you. However, if you are already in racing, or into racing and care about its future, and you want to give others an opportunity to be part of our sport, then you can spread the word.