HORSE racing enthusiasts will be able to hear Worcestershire's most famous racehorse owner talk about his profession at a pre-Cheltenham Festival lunch

Jim Lewis, from Callow End, will give a talk on Wednesday, March 9, about how he became a champion racehorse owner with three-times Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate.

The legendary horse is set to run again in a bid to claim the title for the fourth time on Friday, March 18.

The lunch event will be held at Evesham Golf Club and tickets, including lunch, are £20 each.

Jim is a patron of the St Richard's New Hospice Appeal and profits from the event will go towards the work of the charity caring for people with life-threatening illness.

With the Cheltenham Gold Cup race just around the corner there is also time to stock up on Best Mate merchandise which is proving a hot favourite with shoppers at the St Richard's Hospice shop in Worcester.

Mr Lewis has registered Best Mate as a trademark to benefit St Richard's and items such as polo shirts, caps, mugs and other gift ideas are now available.

Buyers can also log onto www.bestmate.info for more details.

To book tickets for the lunch call 01386 852211.