'We took the chance moving to Newmarket from Sussex and I have no regrets'

Sir Busker: set to run in a Listed race at Sandown before another tilt at the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Champions DayCredit: Pool

When William Knight upped sticks from West Sussex to move to Newmarket last spring it was, in his words, “done to rebrand ourselves, although to some it seemed crazy”.

And 17 months later the move looks to have been a big success with the winners rolling in and the quality of his string at a higher level.

“That’s why we moved here, as I felt we were just going through the motions in Sussex. So we took the chance and I have no regrets.

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John O'HaraRacing Post Reporter

Published on 2 September 2021inStable Tours

Last updated 09:32, 2 September 2021

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