Edited by Jennifer Donald
@jen_donald
IT has been a long, hot summer, which has been difficult for both Flat racing and jumping, as the fast ground has dramatically reduced the field sizes. It doesn't make for good viewing and it's not good for punters, racecourses or trainers. Frankly, this summer might have been the start of its death knell and the sport needs to address the problem before it's too late.
When I started my training career, there was no summer jumps racing. There have been calls