Embracing my inner Slim Shady as a record-breaking sale takes me on a wild ride

Andy and Gemma Brown made a surprising announcement on January 25, revealing their decision to sell their entire racing string. Tattersalls Ireland was chosen to handle the dispersal, prompting immediate reporting on the emergency sales. On Monday morning, the prospect of being at Fairyhouse that afternoon seemed unlikely. As a semi-regular visitor to Ireland, I experienced a turbulent flight, unlike any other in my memory.

As a little-known fact, I did not always aspire to be a sales correspondent. In my younger years, I dreamt of becoming a pilot, even taking flying lessons and being an aviation enthusiast at heart.