HOWARD Wright was one of the most respected journalists in racing, and his recent death was quickly followed by a decision to name a press room at Doncaster in his honour. Few will ever have such an honour accorded, and it is richly deserved.

The dedication took place on St Leger day, while the Group 2 Doncaster Cup also bore his name. I will certainly feel his loss when I attend the 58th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities at Saint-Cloud racecourse on the day after the Arc, as for many years Howard and I sat side by side. The reason why I mention him now is that I am taking the liberty of quoting from one of the very last pieces he wrote, for The Owner Breeder magazine, and these relate to the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes winner, Economics.