An angry businessman whose village has been affected by flooding in England that has devastated the Somerset Levels said he was “bloody mad” that Lord Smith had refused to apologise to him personally.

Surrey trainer Peter Winkworth is to retire at the end of the Turf season.

A GUNMAN wrote a tender message to his wife while besieged in his home by police marksmen, it was claimed today.

Peter Winkworth expressed confusion after being the only trainer caught up in restrictions caused by the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Venetia Williams hopes to strike while the iron is hot with Jolly Boy after the lightly-raced six-year-old comfortably lumped a 7lb penalty to victory at Fontwell.