Fast Form - Bet365 Hamilton - 17th January 2023 with Ric McIntosh

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James McDonald joins Racing Pulse to discuss a number of Autumn Stars he rode in trials yesterday and his rides on Thursday in the rescheduled Magic Millions Raceday

Cindy Alderson joins Racing Pulse after Jigsaw had an impressive trial yesterday

Dear Racing Community,

We write to you as a friend or colleague, or, knowing the man, most likely both, of Deane Lester. 

Deane has been a pillar of the industry we all love, for many decades.

As a broadcaster, owner, confidante, breeder and lover of racing, he has helped the sport, and its participants, in so many ways. 

Deane has been the voice of so many peoples racing lives, in that time. 

We’re sure if you know Deane, you know he has been battling poor health for many years. 

Despite this, Deane has always been able to manage his various ailments and workload in a manner many of us could not. 

 

Sadly, Deane has recently been diagnosed with cancer. 

He is now in the biggest battle of his life.

 

Deane’s condition will sadly prevent him from working at all, in any form, in the short to medium term. 

He will be undergoing regular treatment, and will not be in a position to do anything other than recover. 

 

As Deane has always been a sole contractor, Deane will now be without any form of income.

As you would expect, Deane has many commitments to meet, some historical, many in the future. 

Mortgages, medical treatment, weekly needs. 

 

Deane is a proud man, but when offered, did not shy away from the desperate times he finds himself in. 

He did not deny the need for help. 

He would prefer this letter wasn’t needed. 

He concedes it is. 

 

If you are able to assist Deane, he would greatly appreciate it. 

Simply go to www.gofundme.com and search for Deane Lester.

 

With thanks, 

Team Deane.

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