Top Cees: the 'charming' Chester Cup winner who sparked the case of the century

Almost exactly halfway through the period between Watergate and Brexit, there was another huge controversy that echoes loudly through history – or racing history at least.

For those who lived through it, hackles will be raised, or eyes rolled, at the mere mention of its name. Accusations of wrongdoing still fly, though people in my job will be careful not to commit them to print.

A famous TV presenter became the most unlikely 'deep throat' while racing's court case of the century had the sport spellbound for weeks.