THE proposal to ban smoking in cars occupied by children (March 27) represents an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy and autonomy of parenthood.

Perfect Stride succeeded where his sire Oasis Dream failed by taking first place in division one of the Monty Alford EBF Maiden Stakes at Sandown.

Mick Channon sent out his first juvenile winner of the new campaign as Thunder Bay came home best of all in the lingfieldpark.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes.