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Why does it always seem to happen to the nice guys?
Just as many trainers invariably bemoan the fact that it always seems to be their best horses who seem to get a leg, break down or suffer a serious injury, since hearing the tragic news about Freddy Tylicki I have asked myself 'Why does it always seem to happen to the nice guys?' For make no mistake, Freddy is one hell of a nice guy.
The picture of him on the front page of Sunday's Racing Post was a rarity as it captured him in sombre mood. Whenever I have met him he has had a smile on his face.
Freddy is one of life's good guys, a pleasure to meet and someone who brings sunshine into the most dismal of days. If the world were full of people like him then it would be a far better place.
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