Eastern Daily Press, Thursday, October 19th 2006. Extracts from an article by Paddy Davitt

North Runcton Trainer Matt Gingell insists his new purpose built fibre sand training facility can help Norfolk compete with the elite. Gingell has plunged more than £70,000 into constructing a six furlong all weather gallop at his Runcton Hall base. The innovative trainer believes the pioneering project will allow his emerging 25 strong yard to challenge National Hunt's established order.

'This is a tremendous facility - top of the range', he said, 'outside Newmarket there isn't anything of this type that I'm aware of - certainly in Norfolk'.

'Newmarket is difficult to use because it is always full. We now have somewhere to exercise the horses all year round- something only the top trainers and top yards usually have. I would appeal to local people with a keen interest in the sport to come and have a look to see if they could use the gallop. Its open to everyone - from point to point enthusiasts to the big owners'.