Choice of new Jockey Club chief is crucial for racing - and here are some of the key qualities they'll need

The saying 'may you live in interesting times' is meant more as a curse than a blessing.

Nevin Truesdale has certainly lived through interesting times during his employment as chief executive of the Jockey Club, a four-year period which is due to finish at the end of this year.

He first came to the job in an acting capacity as British racing's largest commercial organisation reeled from the controversial exit of his predecessor Delia Bushell.