Here's hoping the press room lock hasn’t been changed after an eventful 642-mile sales hat-trick

James Thomas recounts a hectic and variable few days on the road

Shorts and shade were the order of the day in NewmarketCredit: Alisha Meeder

Tuesday, September 5

I’ve clocked up so many miles on the sales circuit in recent weeks that I’m starting to think I should expect Just Stop Oil to glue themselves to the press bench in a bid to halt my spiralling carbon footprint.

I’ve been to Doncaster, Deauville, Doncaster again and this week took a 642-mile round trip to just about every corner of the country. The first leg of the marathon journey was to Newmarket for the Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 9 September 2023inSales reports

Last updated 16:53, 9 September 2023

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Here's hoping the press room lock hasn't been changed after an eventful 642-mile sales hat-trick

James Thomas recounts a hectic and variable few days on the road

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