Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on May 29, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Martin! From a West-Country bookmaker's son to conquering the 1994 Grand National with Miinnehoma – we're still convinced you taught horses how to fly! May your birthday carry less hurdles than Aintree, and far more cheers than any bookmakers saw coming.

Your legendary training feats are remembered fondly, making jockeys grin and bettors fist-pump year after year. If life were a racehorse stable, you'd surely be the thoroughbred champion. Wishing you laughter louder than any finish-line roar—because legends never retire; they just saddle up for another fascinating year!

Cheers to you, Martin—may your celebrations go off at odds-on!