Seven trainers, located at Newmarlet, were seen and heard in an unusual and novel role, with each calling a race on Rowley Mile course yesterday.

Willie Haggas, Charlie Fellows, Lucy Wadham, Hugo Palmer, John Gosden, Sir Michael Stoute and David Simcoc .

Jim McGrath, the BBC commentator, was on hand to do a touch of tutoring, how much was heeded is not known.

Haggas drew the short straw, he opened up proceedings, he was represented in the race by Wrapped, “it’s a bit of fun, I’m trying to be the next Sir Peter O’Sullivan,” he said.

Lucy Wadham said,” she did not know where the commentary box, Lucy was in need of directions”.

Sir Michael Stoute was not that enthusiastic about it, he was heard to say, “ I will be pleased when it is all over.”