The Phamous Pheasant performed a particularly plucky phly past at 19.19 hours during yesterday's practice. This was 2 minutes ahead of schedule and on a new flight path crossing the Course half way between Gorse Lea and Ballagarraghyn. The bold bird later strutted casually across the road before the sidecars came through.

I can only apologise to all the disappointed fans who sat amongst the midges on Harold's wall and missed the celebrity's appearance.