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John Randall

Racing statistician

John Randall is the racing statistician at the Racing Post, having joined the newspaper in 1986. He specialises in the history of the sport.

John’s articles

'He loved partying with Lester and the rest' - the life of Derek Morris, lightweight jockey who rode for the Queen

'He loved partying with Lester and the rest' - the life of Derek Morris, lightweight jockey who rode for the Queen

Sir Paul Fox: how the man behind Sports Personality of the Year became a key figure in racing

Sir Paul Fox: how the man behind Sports Personality of the Year became a key figure in racing

No fanfare over the death of this unconventional lord - yet he embodies British racing’s most profound change

No fanfare over the death of this unconventional lord - yet he embodies British racing’s most profound change

The remarkable facts and figures behind Sir Michael Stoute's brilliant career

The remarkable facts and figures behind Sir Michael Stoute's brilliant career

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

'It was all arms, legs and horses and we were one big pile' - the precocious jockey whose Grand National forays proved a tale of woe

'It was all arms, legs and horses and we were one big pile' - the precocious jockey whose Grand National forays proved a tale of woe

'You can call it shrewd, but training is only common sense' - the late bloomer who became the handicap king

'You can call it shrewd, but training is only common sense' - the late bloomer who became the handicap king

'Oh come on, I've got to get to Sandringham to skin a dead foal for the Queen' - the remarkable woman who saved the lives of thousands of foals

'Oh come on, I've got to get to Sandringham to skin a dead foal for the Queen' - the remarkable woman who saved the lives of thousands of foals

D-Day 80th anniversary - the human and equine stories linked to one of the most pivotal moments in 20th century history

D-Day 80th anniversary - the human and equine stories linked to one of the most pivotal moments in 20th century history

Obituary: Reg Akehurst, a shrewd dual-purpose trainer for three decades with a long list of big wins

Obituary: Reg Akehurst, a shrewd dual-purpose trainer for three decades with a long list of big wins

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