In the doghouse after a heavy night out, Michael heads off to Manor House to meet Jamie Carragher and try to secure investment in the Stables, before a crucial season-ending race meeting at Chester. Meanwhile, Gemma comes to her Dad for some TV advice to try and overcome her nerves ahead of a first-ever presenting job.

As Michael looks to the future of Manor House Stables, he decides to teach his son James the ropes to get him more involved in the family business. James' first test is to entertain owners at a race out in Bahrain, but a degenerative eye condition complicates his potential role in the business.