The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEAs) were held on a special evening at York racecourse, showing much appreciation for the hard work, grit and determination of the racing and breeding industry.

Former champion jockey and weighing-room colleague Richard Johnson has led the tributes to Tom Scudamore following the announcement of his immediate retirement.

Dual champion jockey Brian Hughes felt flattered he was able to celebrate reaching his milestone winner at Perth on Wednesday with fellow 200-club members Sir Anthony McCoy and Peter Scudamore.

Jockeys agent Dave Roberts – renowned for steering the stellar career of Sir Anthony McCoy – has announced he will retire at the end of the week.

Former champion jockey Richard Johnson hailed seven-times Grade One winner Defi Du Seuil as “one of the best” he has ridden, after the nine-year-old was retired by owner JP McManus.