“The whole experience with Showtime has enabled us to live the dream as racing fans but has also taught us to share emotions and problems, as well as laughter and banter, which really comes out in the programme,” adds Anth.

“Some of us have faced some difficult personal challenges. I have a severely autistic son who is non-verbal and Mike lost both his wife and his mum in quick succession. It’s brought us closer together as mates. We’ve supported each other in lots of ways and the bond between us is all down to Showtime.”

Tuer, who trains the horse at Birkby in North Yorkshire, adds: “I met the lads by chance when I took part in a Cheltenham Festival preview night at their club. Soon after that I bought the horse and it’s been a pleasure to train for them.

“The documentary was filmed over 18 months so it gives a real insight into the friendships that have developed between the lads, which is heart-warming. It shows that getting involved in a syndicate with like-minded people can change your life, no matter how successful you are on the track.

“It’s an escape from daily life for these lads, giving them something to look forward to, and that’s the beauty of syndicates like theirs,” says Tuer.