28 JUNE 2008, Page 30

Modest success

Sir: Robin Oakley has done it again. Following his selection Look Here winning the Oaks at 47 to 1, his advice proved nearly as profitable at Ascot; Campanologist winning a race there at odds of 19 to 1. Mr Oakley is so modest he doesn’t even mention these successes in his column. Please permit an appreciative long-time reader to blow his trumpet for him.

Billy Purves

Sydney, New South Wales