M seeks rain maker.

Dame Judy Dench, who has recently been filming the latest Bond movie Quantum of Solace, has a task suitable for 007.

Dame Judy's horse, Smokie Oakie, which she owns in partnership with her chauffeur Brian Agar, is due to run in the Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock on Saturday, but the Lincoln winner is seen at his best on softer going, and connections would like to ensure plenty of rain - sounds like a job for Bond, James Bond!