My thoughts this week are with Fran Berry as he recovers from the injuries he suffered as a result of a horrific fall from Caliente after the filly unfortunately broke her leg.

A few weeks ago, this column had a chat with Robert Lipsyte, an American sportswriter of such eminence that ringing his house was like ringing 1-800-OLYMPUS and asking for Zeus himself.

Emma Watson has confirmed she is dating George Craig.