The Daily Telegraph

VICKY BAVIN AND TIM ANDREWS

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When Tim Andrews bought a share in the Hot To Trot syndicate for £1,995 for partner Vicky Bavin’s 50th birthday, he never thought it would lead to Royal Ascot. But when Heartache won a five-furlong maiden at Bath by six lengths, there was only one place she was heading.

Both Andrews, 55, who shoes competitio­n horses, and Bavin, 55, had horses and racing in their blood. “I worked in a point-to-point yard aged eight or nine – I should think it’s illegal now!” said Bavin. “I then had my own livery yard, but our racing was restricted to watching TV.

“Tim knew I was interested and had a friend who put him in touch with Sam Hoskins, who runs Hot To Trot. It’s now £2,000 a year in perpetuity and, this year, a new hat for Ascot. Sam will organise pre-drinks in the car park to settle nerves.”

Bavin, who works for the charity Arethusa, added: “I have a very normal 9-5 job. We’ve had the chance to see some fantastic places.”

Tim Andrews and Vicky Bavin have a share in Heartache in the Queen Mary Stakes

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