Wincanton officials desperate to beat the weather for Henrietta Knight's return

The 77-year-old has been missing from the training fraternity since handing in her licence in 2012
Wincanton officials desperate to beat the weather for Henrietta Knight's return

SECOND COMING: Henrietta Knight is set to saddle two runners on the Wincanton card as she begins the new chapter of her decorated career in racing alongside right-hand man Brendan Powell. Picture: Healy Racing

Officials at Wincanton are delighted to play host to Henrietta Knight's return to the training ranks — but are keeping their fingers crossed the track passes an early Friday morning inspection.

The 77-year-old is best known for the Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning exploits of Best Mate in the early 2000s but has been missing from the training fraternity since handing in her licence in 2012.

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