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Sep 16, 2024 · Mark Johnston has hailed his “great association” with Franny Norton after the rider announced his decision to retire from the saddle at the end of Chester’s meeting on Saturday. Norton has been a permanent fixture at the Middleham stable for more than a decade and has ridden almost 500 domestic winners for Johnston and his son Charlie.
3 days ago · Mark Johnston broke the British racing trainer record, on Thursday 23rd August 2018, when he saddled (or more likely unsaddled) his 4,194th winner at York. That winning horse was the 20 to 1 shot Poet’s Society who was steered to victory by Frankie Dettori.
Sep 20, 2024 · Mark Johnston has paid tribute to a long-time ally as weighing-room stalwart Franny Norton prepares to bow out on Saturday. The former Middleham-based trainer, who has now handed the reins to his son Charlie after a spell on a joint licence, shared a close association with Norton throughout his lengthy career.
Sep 20, 2024 · Mark Johnston has paid tribute to a long-time ally as weighing-room stalwart Franny Norton prepares to bow out on Saturday. The former Middleham-based trainer, who has now handed the reins to...
5 days ago · Mark Johnston is gunning for leading stayer Stradivarius this season having his stand out marathon runner Dee Ex Bee primed for the Ascot Gold Cup at the Royal Meeting.
Sep 21, 2024 · MARK JOHNSTON has paid tribute to a long-time ally as weighingroom stalwart Franny Norton prepares to bow out at Chester today. The former Middleham-based trainer, who has now handed the reins to his son Charlie after a spell on a joint licence, shared a close association with Liverpool jockey Norton throughout his lengthy career.
5 days ago · Mark Johnston backs Ed Dunlop call for random drug testing following runner's cocaine positive. Cocaine investigation found footage of two people who approached filly in Brighton racecourse stables. 'This is racing catching up with the rest of the world' - stable staff body supports random drug testing following Ed Dunlop case.
