For Sam Waley-Cohen, as he rode his wooden rocking horse, furiously bobbing and kicking, it was all about winning the Grand National. Even before the race, a lot of people said, “Thomas will be riding with you”. That’s the legacy of Thomas.’To be fair, Sam does seem to have more opportunities (and talents) than most. And he never, ever complained.’ When the cancer came back again in Thomas’s late teens, the family was under no illusion. I didn’t hear anything.’Even so, the race didn’t get off to the start Sam was hoping for.

Source: Daily Mail April 16, 2022 07:48 UTC