Lloyd's spring clean...Out goes Steven Arnold

That cleanout at Lloyd Williams's stables has included jockey Steven Arnold. He's got the heave-ho after some good years riding for the tycoon. Trainer John Sadler is out as well. Arnold says: 'It was a surprise but I'm happy to move...All these things come to an end and it's the start of a new chapter.' Let's face it...The Lloyd Williams stable hasn't much that glitters in the way of horse flesh these days. You can't keep trotting outbattle-weary veterans Efficient, C'Est La Guerre and Zipping

That cleanout at Lloyd Williams's stables has included jockey Steven Arnold. He's got the heave-ho after some good years riding for the tycoon. Trainer John Sadler is out as well. Arnold says: 'It was a surprise but I'm happy to move...All these things come to an end and it's the start of a new chapter.'

Let's face it...The Lloyd Williams stable hasn't much that glitters in the way of horse flesh these days. You can't keep trotting outbattle-weary veterans Efficient, C'Est La Guerre and Zipping forever. The so-called racing genius needs to take a long look at his operation, it would seem, if we're to see any more real superstars emerging. Perhaps the stable has some future dominators hidden away? Let's hope so.