David Wachman departure evokes memories of David O’Brien

David Wachman’s announcement this week that he is to retire from training at the end of the season, after some 20 years, encouraged one to reflect on various aspects of this great game.

Wachman is only 45 and cited more time to spend with his family, as well as pursuing various other business interests, as reasons for what looks a rather premature decision.

But it is entirely up to Wachman to do what is best for him and if no longer training horses is the way forward then that’s as it should be.