24 JUNE 2000, page 54

High Life

Engaging events Taki A hell of a week, starting with the bash at Conrad and Barbara Black's summer party for gentlemen hacks, writers, royals, politicians and domestic and......

The Turf

Irresistible lure Robin Oakley A recent survey of trainers by the Rac- ing Post found them pretty disillusioned with the racing game. It is not an easy life. First, the horses......

No Life

Museum distractions Jeremy Clarke I 've been in Spain a lot recently, for the bullfighting. As you may or may not know, they do quite a bit of it over there. But, as most......