Only a minor footnote to racing dahn sarf, but melodious thesp Milton Johns will no longer be bringing drama to the Sellers' auctions at Lingfield, or, in fact, be presenting there again. Arena told him that the Clerk of the Course would now be responsible for the auctions, cutting out thousands of pounds' worth of commission to Milton as auctioneer. Apparently, their offer to bung on a few extra quid to make up for Milton's losses was not accepted, and he's exited, stage left, not pleased.
Bit of a shame, as our erstwhile actor of stage and tv screen brought a bit of fun to what is often a banal day.
Bit of a shame, as our erstwhile actor of stage and tv screen brought a bit of fun to what is often a banal day.
