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Private planes and public shame as bloodstock Santa Claus comes to Deauville

A hot drinks hut? 'Yes, please' during a sale which kicked off with foul weather
A hot drinks hut? 'Yes, please' during a sale which kicked off with foul weatherCredit: Zuzanna Lupa

Thursday, December 5

For those who read these columns only to learn about where I’ve travelled by train this week, of which I’m sure there are many of you, please look away now. 

Thursday began with a trip to Stansted for the Arqana Airways flight direct to Deauville. What better way to unwind after a gruelling few days at Tattersalls than a mad dash to yet another sale? 

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