David Pipe sends out first runners

DAVID PIPE has been issued with his training licence by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority and will send out his first runners at Kelso today.

Pipe had to appear before the licensing committee on Shaftesbury Avenue in London for them to consider his application to take over from his father and 15-times champion, Martin, who announced his retirement on April 29.

HRA public relations officer Paul Struthers said: “David has been issued with a combined licence, which is not temporary, which runs until January 31, 2007.”