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Behind the Scenes in Newmarket: Growing demand for the man who talks to the horses.(Sports)

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From: The Racing Post (London, England)
Date: 20030113
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Byline: Tony Elves

DOCTOR DOLITTLE was the fabled version of the man who could talk to the animals, but in recent months Newmarket has been privy to a real- life version of Hugh Lofting's central character.

Step forward Adam Shereston, the latest in a line of 'horse-whisperers'.

There are no rope halters or blankets involved, but the 29-year-old has used his gift to help Mark Tompkins' problem horse Esperance reach the racetrack, where ...

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