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SUCCESSION IS NEW SUCCESS

NICK TOWNSEND
Nick Townsend finds Mark Johnston’s dynasty safe in Charlie’s hands

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Succession can be a daunting process for the new prince in receipt of the crown. In the training ranks, too, a new name on the licence, even if the branding remains, can have some powerful patrons questioning their continued support.
And, in truth, there can few more exacting examinations than the challenge which has faced Charlie Johnston, a young man entrusted with Kingsley Park Farm in Middleham -the creation of his father Mark whose tally of over 5,000 winners has never...

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