‘We went too big, too quick,’ says owner, whose partnership faced annual running costs of £500,000
Mike Grech says he may not be able to face attending a Doncaster sales ring today to witness the dispersal of the string of jumps horses he built up with his friend and co-owner, Stuart Parkin. “It’s going to be incredibly sad,” Grech said as he reflected on the sale of 28 horses, including classy types like Claimantakinforgan, River Wylde and Mr Whipped, all to be offered without reserve.
Asked if he would be present, Grech said: “I’m not too sure. I’m a very emotional guy, I’m not an actor. If I want to show tears, I’ll show tears and I don’t know whether it’s appropriate tomorrow. I might watch it on the live-stream online.
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