ON a personal and professional basis I have much to be grateful for to Dr Adrian McGoldrick. As the inspiration and guiding force for the health columns in The Irish Field for more than two years, he has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, never once failing to assist when help or advice was needed.

His previous role as chief medical officer with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, a position now held by Dr Jennifer Pugh, saw him again push the boundaries when it came to caring for those he was charged with looking after, and he continues that support today. I know from many anecdotal accounts that Adrian was available night and day to help many professional within our industry, and many owe a huge debt of gratitude to him.