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People will grumble about anything!

JACK HAYNES

The Jockey Club revealed its decision to scrap formal dress codes on Thursday. Thursday was Groundhog Day.

The link between the racecourse group’s announcement and Groundhog Day came in the reaction, as pretty much whatever decision is made in racing, it is never greeted with unanimous approval – even one like this.

The Jockey Club, whose racecourses include Cheltenham, Aintree and Newmarket, is not stopping racegoers from dressing up – far from it in fact – with those attending now encouraged to “dress as you feel most comfortable and confident”.

So, those wishing to wear their glad rags and dress up for a special day can do so. Those who would rather wear more casual clothing – offensive fancy dress or replica sports shirts aside – are welcome too.

There are no losers in this scenario and it might just make for a more appealing day out to prospective racing fans. Yet there were still a few grumbles. It was Groundhog Day after all.

THE LAST WORD

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