Thousands enjoy Newmarket weekend

Racing fans from all corners of the country flocked to Newmarket on Sunday to catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the industry as a number of yards from across the town opened their doors to the public.

While there may have only been 15 stables participating in this year’s event, it failed to stop thousands of visitors attending the second day of the 32Red Newmarket Open Weekend.

After having watched a number of horses, including the Sir Michael Stoute-trained pair of Midterm and Ulysses, canter on the gallops at Warren Hill on Saturday, the action 24 hours later presented a chance for visitors to rub shoulders with some familiar faces from the training ranks – along with meeting the equine stars of the sport.

As in previous years, the yard of James Fanshawe was one of the major draws, with a steady flow of visitors cascading through the gates of Pegasus Stables to see the likes of Group One winner Speedy Boarding and talented sprinter The Tin Man.

Fanshawe said: “We’ve had more people in than the last two years. We’ve had a good turn-out to the yard. Hopefully people have enjoyed coming around.

“The horses have been very relaxed and it’s great to show racing enthusiasts what goes on behind the scenes and also to say thank to the people of Newmarket as the whole place relies on give and take from everyone.

“It is great that people are interested, it’s all very well …

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