Sheikh Mohammed among those celebrating today

Sheikh Mohammed 71
Owner of Darley & Godolphin

Charles Barnett 72
Aintree MD 1993-2007 & Ascot CEO 2007-15

Geoff Stickels 76
Former clerk of the course at Lingfield & Brighton

Julien Leparoux 37
US champion jockey 2009

Paul Perry 71
Trainer of Choisir & Fastnet Rock

Lavinia Taylor 68
Trainer of Gingembre & Montgermont

David Bell 68
Trainer of Kissin Kris & Fly For Avie

John Balding 75
Trainer of Blyton Lad & Matty Tun

Mickaelle Michel 25
Champion apprentice in France 2018

Eric Apter 80
Rider of Kingfisher Blue & Well Proved

Daniel Muscutt 26
Rider of Fleur Forsyte & Permission

Jane Williams 38
Champion lady point-to-point rider 2011-12

Stephen Crown 76
ROA president 2006-07

Giles St Lawrence 51
Stud groom at Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs

Alain Bates 68
Maisons-Laffitte trainer

Kevin Tobin 35
Jump jockey-turned-addiction counsellor

Dr Guy Staight 63
Rider of The Wrestler

Brian Nicholls 80
Father of Paul Nicholls

Ob Singh 32
Yardman at Manor House Stables