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Tuesday 27th July 2010

I was very pleased with Strong Coffee's performance yesterday, he put up a very bold show and he is sure to win again before the summers out.

Parazar runs tonight at Worcester in the Seller. He ran a very satisfactory race last time out and should be knocking on the door.

Monday 26th July 2010

Strong Coffee runs tonight in the 3m Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter. The blinkers worked last time and if they do the same again he should be thereabouts, though obviously he won't be 25-1!

The horses are still coming in in dribs and drabs. All of them look very well for their summer break and we will update the photos as soon as possible.

We have a new assistant who has just started. Tom Fillery, who spent a couple of years with Tom George, will be a great asset to the team.

On another note, Dominic Elsworth got married to his long suffering girlfriend, Louise, on Saturday. We wish them all the very best.

Sunday 18th July 2010

Apologies for no recent updates, we have been very quiet through the summer. There was an update on Thursday for our two Worcester runners but due to a technical error it didn't go live.

Strong Coffee runs today in the staying Handicap Chase at Newton Abbot today. He has been disappointing recently but has had his problems. He is being equipped with blinkers for the first time, like all his family who need them and we are in trouble if these don't work!

The horses are now starting to come back in as most of them have had 6-8 weeks out at grass. As it has been so dry there is not a lot of grass and the flies are beginning to annoy them. By the end of July we should have 90% of the horses back in training.

Thursday 10th June 2010

Just Little Al today, who runs in his first chase at Uttoxeter. He has been very disappointing over hurdles this year. He jumps well enough at home without being very scopey so it is very much a look and learn mission for him. He is probably one who will be sold at the end of the summer and make someone a lovely pointer.
On Friday we have two runners at Market Rasen. Gratification runs in his first chase too. He jumps very well at home and has the make and shape of a proper chaser. He likes the better ground and barring accidents should run a big race.
Silver Accord runs in the Haandicap Hurdle. He ran a blinder last time out and will improve for that run and as long as the ground is safe should run a big race. He will turned out in the field for a break after this race.

Tuesday 1st June 2010

Apologies for not updating recently, though there hasn't been a lot happening.

Two weeks of Doncaster Sales and a few new horses which I will talk about at a later date.

Just one runner tonight at Ffos Las, Verde Goodwood runs in the bumper. She is from the family of Lyes Green, Argento Luna etc. She ran very green first time out and has come on a bundle from that run and we expect her to be thereabouts.

Friday 14th May 2010

Plenty of runners this weekend. Three at Bangor tomorrow and two on Sunday at Market Rasen.
Siver Accord runs in the 2m4f Novice Handicap Hurdle. He has been screaming for a run in the last six weeks but has just been waiting for a bit of give in the ground. If he produces his homework he should run very well.
Bianco Fuji runs in the first division of the Mares Bumper. She ran a blinder on her first appearance at Newbury against the boys and we think that she has come on since then and should take all the beating. Kaituna runs in Division two of the bumper. She ran well in a very hot bumper at Huntingdon and will have learnt from the experience. She has definitely improved but I do feel that she will benefit from a good summer out.
Champtho runs in the 2m4f Novice Handicap Chase. He did it nicely enough at Bangor and has thrived since that run. It would be nice if he could win again before heading to Doncaster Sales next week.
Kasbadali runs in the bumper, he finished 4th in horrible ground at Plumpton. He has definitely come on for the run and will enjoy the better ground and should run a sound race.

Thursday 13th May 2010

Another couple of runners tonight at Ludlow. Gratification runs in the 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle. He has had a mid winter break as we feel he wants this better ground. He is in good form and if he produces his Kempton 3rd he should take all the beating. Singapore Harbour runs in the bumper, she was inconvenienced by the rain softened ground at the last meeting. She goes well at home and we are hoping that she will run into a place.

Wednesday 12th May 2010

Apologies for no website news on Monday - I forgot! At least we had a nice bumper winner in Ben Cee Pee M. He will now be going out for a short break before going hurdling in the Autumn. I got cold feet with both Silver Accord and Bianco Fuji with the ground.

Two runners today at Exeter. Shinnecock Bay runs in the 2m3f Novice Handicap Hurdle with the Champ on board. He should be thereabouts after a much improved performance last week. He will be going up 9lbs as of next week so we are the so called handicap good thing! Strong Coffee runs in the 3m Handicap Chase. He is possibly the worst handicapped horse in the country but he does love this fast ground and we are hoping for a completion before mapping out a plan.

Friday 7th May 2010

This weekend we have three runners at three different meetings. Jaunty Flight runs at Haydock in the Long Distance Hurdle. This is very much a confidence boosting exercise for her after her nasty fall at Aintree. We just want her to complete and run some sort of race as it has been a bit of a non event season for her. Ballygalley Bob runs in the staying chase at Uttoxeter with blinkers on for the first time. If these make a difference he should be knocking on the door.
Silver Bay runs in the beginners chase Worcester. He has been admirably consistent this year and again should be knocking on the door.

Tuesday 4th May 2010

Shinnecock Bay runs tonight at Exeter with blinkers on for the first time. He is one of those horses who works with anything at home but has been frustrating on the track, hence the blinkers. He will like the better ground and I am hoping for a much improved performance.

Eric had a very unlucky slip up at Uttoxeter on Saturday. He is fine and will now go off for his holidays. His jumping was a little sticky which can sometimes be the case for horses who have jumped the National fences. He will be back next season with his main aim being the Sandown race before Christmas and definitely not Aintree!

Friday 30th April 2010

Two runners at Fontwell this evening. Free to Air runs in the 2m6f Handicap Hurdle. He ran quite lazily first time out and so we are putting a visor on. It is very much look and learn but hopefully it will make him show a little bit of form. Silver Accord runs in the 2m2f Handicap Hurdle. He works very well at home and now he is in handicap company hopefully he should be knocking on the door, though if it is on the quick side he would not run.

Tomorrow, we have two runners at Uttoexter. Arkose goes in the Handicap Hurdle. Unfortunately, we couldn't run him in another novice as his novice season finished last weekend, so we are taking on the big boys. He is in great form, will like the rain softened ground and should run a big race. Whether he is capable of winning, only time will tell.
Eric's Charm runs in the 3m Handicap Chase. He has been in great form since his minor blip at Aintree! He would obviously prefer further but the fair drop of rain that is forecast for tonight will be in his favour. He always runs an honest race, though he is on a career high mark.

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Counttoten runs in the bumper at Southwell today. He was disappointing first time out as he was very green and babyish. He is definitely sharper for the run but really we are looking for an improved performance to warrant persevering with.
We are all screaming for rain as the ground has become too firm. I am quite keen to carry on for a few more weeks as it has been a tough winter with very heavy ground all the way through to March and now very dry ground.

On the jockey front it is good to see Dominic Elsworth back riding out for us and hopefully the start of a long road back to full fitness. On a slightly different note, my nephew Jack Sherwood had a horrible fall pointing on Saturday. He got knocked out and certainly will be spending 2-3 weeks on the side lines. Hopefully, he will be going to a professional yard next autumn, so watch this space!

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Le Toto runs today at Wincanton in the 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle. He has come on since his last run and will come on again for this run. The fast conditions and track will be in his favour. We are expecting him to run a big race.

Friday 23rd April 2010

We have two runners at Bangor this evening. Champtho runs in the 2m4f Novice Handicap Chase. He has been slightly disappointing since his first run of the season. He jumps well, will like the ground and I am sure he will run well.
Fassaroe runs in the 2m4f Maiden Hurdle. He has been very frustrating this season as he has had his problems. He will like the ground and if running up to his best form will take all the beating!

One runner in the bumper at Ludlow on Sunday. Verde Goodwood is a half sister to Argento Luna and Lyes Green. She was due to run last week but couldn't because of a passport error. She is quite sharp and will like the good ground. I am expecting her to run a big race.

Eric's Charm hasn't been declared for the Bet365 because the ground is far too firm for him. He will be kept in training for a while in the hope that the weather might break. But one thing is for sure he will be back to try and defent his crown at Sandown next season on Tingle Creek day.

Friday 16th April 2010

Two runners today at Uttoxter. Silver Bay goes in the 2m4f Novice Chase. The trip will be a bit short for him but he is in good form and should run a big race. Verde Goodwood runs in the bumper. She is from a family we have done well with and is quite racey, though a little green. She will improve from the run.

Just the one runner over the weekend, mainly due to the drying ground. Free to Air runs at Wincanton in the 2m6f Handicap Hurdle. He has joined us from Robert Stronge, so this is very much a look and learn race.

Monday 12th April 2010

Firstly, all the horses have come back from Aintree fine. Eric will now head to the Betfred at Sandown and we hope that it rains before then! Jaunty Flight made a typical novice mistake and paid the penalty, she is a little stiff but seems bright enough and will possibly head to Perth next week. Milgen Bay ran very free and as a result didn't really finish his race. He is way better than that and will try one more bumper before going hurdling next season. Ben CPM didn't really run any sort of a race; again he will have one more run before competing in staying hurdle race next season.

Two runners tomorrow at Exeter. Ballygalley Bob runs in the staying chase, ridden by Choc Thornton who won on him first time out this season. He will relish the conditions and the trip. We run a youngster of Trevor Hemmings in the bumper; Counttoten is your classic 3m chaser in the making. He will like the track and being by Presenting should like the ground. Whatever he does he will improve drastically for the run.

Leighton Aspell was hoping to get back tomorrow but this has been delayed till Saturday as Dr Turner has told him he has to have a final scan on his lacerated kidney.

Saturday 10th April 2010

Our three runners at Aintree arrived safely last night. We had ITV meridian in the yard yesterday morning filming Eric's final preparations for the National. All of us in the yard are very excited and we hope Eric and all the horses come back safe and sound.
We have two other runners at Aintree. Jaunty Flight has had a number of setbacks this season but she is in good order now. However, the recent drying ground will not be to her liking.
Milgen Bay is a lovely horse and a hugely exciting prospect. He is now in with the big boys after his win last time out at Huntingdon. Win, lose or draw he is a smart prospect.

Ben Cee Pee M runs in the bumper at Chepstow. He has come on again since his first run and we are very hopeful of a bold show.

Monday 5th April 2010

Impinella runs in the bumper at Huntingdon today. We think she has come on leaps and bounds from her last run. Although it is a hotter race today we would be hopeful of her running into a place. Pacco runs in the 3m Handicap Chase at Chepstow. He has been a little frustrating on his last two start and has not built on his promising return at Lingfield at the start of the season. He will love the ground and fingers crossed he will put his best foot forward.

We are in for an exciting few days with the build up to the National in which Eric's Charm is the sole representative from Lambourn.

Friday 2nd April 2010

Finney is our only runner tomorrow and he is on his way up to Carlisle today for a 2m4f Novice Chase. He had a horrible fall at Newbury on Hennessy Day and as a result pulled some ligaments, hence the long gap since his last run. He has been schooling well at home and is in great form. Carlisle is a lovely track for a Novice, so we are hoping for a big run.

On Sunday, Rockandahardplace runs at Plumpton over fences for the first time. He has been disappointing his last few runs for no apparant reason. He has got blinkers on and we are going to ride him much more forcefully. They have certainly woken him up at home and he has run well on this ground before.

Thursday 1st April 2010

Wayne Hutchinson was in this morning to school Eric's Charm over the National fences before next Saturday's big race. All went according to plan and now we just keep our fingers crossed that nothing untoward happens between now and Aintree. Unbelievably, Eric is the only runner in the National this year from Lambourn.

Friday 26th March 2010

Paul Gardner the owner/breeder of Argento Luna has decided to retire her to stud. She will replace her Mother as his main NH broodmare. A year ago to the day she produced her best result by winning the Mares Final at Newbury and I am looking forward to trainig her offspring, if I am still around! We are swapping her withLyes Green who picked up a minor injury last year and will race during the summer.

Tomorrow, Circus of Dreams runs in the 2m1f Handicap Chase at Newbury. The ground will be testing (after watering)! This will suit him and he should run a big race as he seems to have got his act together.

Thursday 25th March 2010

Just the one runner today at Ludlow. Singapore Harbour runs in the bumper. It doesn't look the hottest race in the world and although she is not that big she is quite racey. She is fit and ready to make her debut so we hope she will run well.

Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Global Strategy won the seller yesterday at Plumpton. There was no bid for him so if you are interested then please get in touch with the office.

Just the one runner today; Pacco in the 3m Chase at Southwell. He has been very unlucky this year. I am certain he will get the trip, though he would prefer slightly softer ground. He is in great form and would be a good ew bet. Last time was a one off as he normally is a very good jumper.

Monday 22nd March 2010

Two runners today at Plumpton. Global Strategy goes in the seller. He has got blinkers on as this is a last chance saloon. Kasbadali runs in the bumper and he is a nice horse who we bought at Doncaster Sales. He is fit and goes well at home so we hope he runs well on his racecourse debut.

Saturday 20th March 2010

Widely Accepted runs today in the Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell. He took an instant dislike to fences at Taunton so this is a retrievable mission. He is one of those horses who works very well at home but has disappointed on the racecourse. If he produces his early form from last season he will have a big chance.

Monday 15th March 2010

Just one runner at Cheltenham this week. Argento Luna runs in the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle. She is going off to stud at the end of the season and if she can sneak a place that would certainly increase the value of her progeny. She is very well and fresh and has had no racing this season because of the horrible ground. A strong 2m4f will really suit her and the ground is ideal.

On a slightly disappointing note, Leighton Aspell is going to miss both Cheltenham and Aintree due to a lacerated kidney. So, we are looking for a new jockey for Eric in the National - any takers? Will keep you posted.

Friday 12th March 2010

Another busy weekend ahead, starting with three runners today. Fassaroe runs in the 2m4f Beginners Chase at Leicester and it looks on paper that we have T Vaughan's horse to beat. He has always been a horse who works really well at home but has not always shown it on the racecourse. He has done loads of schooling and we are hoping the better ground will help him. Champtho runs in the 2m Novice Handicap Chase. He will definitely benefit from better ground but would prefer a slightly longer trip. We think he is well handicapped and touchwood he jumps well at home. He should be knocking on the door.
At Wincanton, Le Toto has his first run for us in the 2m Handicap Hurdle. He wants this ground and if he settles he will be in with a chance, though this is a bit of a fact finding mission.

On Sunday we have 5 runners. At Market Rasen, Silver Accord goes in the 2m3f Novice Hurdle. He is another horse who goes very well at home but has been disappointing so far this season. He is thriving at home and with the horses running better he should improve on his last two runs. Pacco runs in the 2m6f Handicap Chase. He had a very uncharacteristic fall last time out but has schooled well since and should run a big race, though he would prefer softer ground. Two run at Towcester; Circus of Dreams makes a quick reappearance after his pleasing win at Leicester. Trip and ground shouldn't be a problem and he should go close. Abey M'Boy goes in the 2m Handicap Hurdle. Put a line through his last run as he got very wound up and didn't run any race. The track will be a plus though he would prefer softer ground.
Finally, Ballygalley Bob runs at Warwick in the staying Chase. He will love this drying ground (taken me 2 years to realise he wants good ground)! He has a really good chance, especially as he has won round here before.

Tuesday 9th March 2010

A cracking weekend with two more winners. Eric's Charm showed he is still young at heart by winning the competitive veterans chase at Newbury on Saturday. He was a revelation and now goes straight to Aintree for the National. All the other horses ran well with the exception of Arkose who was very disappointing. I am not sure if he was totally in love with the drying ground and also wonder if it might have come a bit soon after his last run at Ascot. Milgen Bay made a promising start to his career in the bumper at Huntingdon. He has all the right credentials to make a good racehorse. All the horses seem to have come out of their races in good form.

Two runners at Exeter today. Little Al goes in the 2m7f Novice Hurdle - his last two runs have been disappointing but this is a much lesser race and we are going to ride him much handier. If he produces his first run of the season he will be knocking on the door.
Global Strategy runs in the Amateur Handicap Hurdle with my nephew on board. It is all good experience for Jack but the horse has probably seen better days.

Saturday 6th March 2010

We have a busy weekend ahead with six runners. Today at Newbury, Eric's Charm runs in the Veterans Handicap Chase. This is his prep race for the National, he does prefer going right handed but we wanted to try him left handed - he has won left handed and though he would prefer softer ground he is in tremendous form at home.
Arkose runs in the 3m Novice Hurdle. I have been screaming to run him over this trip and we think he will give the Henderson/Nicholls horses a run for their money.
Bianco Fuji runs in the bumper. I would have preferred to have kept her to her to mares only races but there aren't many bumpers around. She is a half sister to Winsley, Lyes Green and Argento Luna, a family we have done well with over the years. She really is a lovely filly and goes nicely at home. Whether she is up to winning a Newbury bumper time will tell.
We have two up at Doncaster. Silver Bay runs in the Beginners Chase and it looks a match between Alan King’s horse and us. He is in great form at home and will love the ground, let's hope he jumps round safely!
Andreas runs in the 2m Handicap Chase. He travelled really well at Ascot last time but just needed the race. He will love the good ground and if he produces his form of 18 months ago he will be knocking on the door.
On Sunday, Milgen Bay runs in the bumper at Huntingdon. He is a really nice homebred of Roger Waters, who goes well at home and should go close.

Thursday 4th March 2010

One runner in the bumper at Ludlow today, Dune Shine. No reason why we haven't run him since his good 3rd, other than the ground has been desperate. He has improved a lot and unless there is a flying machine amoungst the unraced horses, he should be knocking on the door.

Tuesday 2nd March 2010

After three inspections this morning, Leicester finally goes ahead today. Circus of Dreams runs in the 2m Beginners Chase. He is not a horse you can completely trust as it depends on how he feels as to how he runs. If he runs up to form then he would be in with a chance.
Pacco missed a good opportunity at Towcester on Sunday and so comes here for the 2m4f Handicap Chase. We had to run here as there are no other races for him this week. He is in good form and although he has top weight, he should run a big race on what is his favourite ground.

Monday 1st March 2010

Rouge et Blanc runs in the 2m 1f Handicap Chase at Plumpton today. He took a horrible fall earlier on in the season and we have had a series of problems with him. He has also had a wind operation. The engine is certainly there and if he runs up the form of his second to Trenchant, he should take a lot of beating.

Friday 26th February 2010

Two runners over the weekend. Rockandahardplace runs in the Novice Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow tomorrow. He ran no race last time out and was found to have a blood disorder, like a lot of ours at the time. The trip is a little bit short for him but he will certainly need to stay on that ground at Chepstow. It is a poor race and he should be knocking on the door.
Pacco runs in the 2m3f Handicap Chase on Sunday at Towcester. This is the same race he won last year. As with Rockandahardplace, he ran no race at all last time out. He loves Towcester and will love the ground. He should take all the beating.

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

The two runners on Saturday both ran blinders, which has given us plenty of encouragement and hopefully the blood disorder is now well behind us. We were due to have three runners yesterday at Market Rasen but unfortunately that was abandoned which has been pretty much par for the course since Christmas.
Today Abey M'boy runs in the Novice Handicap Hurdle at Taunton. This is not an ideal choice but he keeps getting balloted out of Novice Hurdles. He will love the ground and should be competitive. We unleash an unraced horse at Southwell in the bumper, who is related to Artic Call. He works nicely at home without being flashy and should be doing his best work at the end of the race. He is a classic chaser in the making.

Wednesday 17th February 2010

Black Ven runs in the 2m4f Handicap Chase at Leicester today. We were much encouraged with his last run over an inadequate 2m. This will be much more up his street and we think he will run a big race given luck in running.

Friday 12th February 2010

Impinella ran a blinder yesterday to finish 4th in a hot Mares Bumper, which all goes well for our runners coming up.

Inghwung is our only runner over the weekend at Warwick in the 3m Handicap Hurdle. She wants better ground and in my opnion is too high in the handicap but she is a very tough mare and always gives it her best.

We took a whole heap of bloods yesterday and the general picture is good, so subject to weather we should be having plenty more runners next week.

Thursday 11th February 2010

Impinella makes her racecourse debut in the bumper at Huntingdon today. She is a full sister to Abey M'Boy, whom we hold in high regard, so hope she shows as much potential. She has good attitude and has done plenty of work at home, so is definitely ready for this run.

Friday 5th February 2010

We have two runners tomorrow at Doncaster. Argento Luna runs in the 2m Listed Mares Hurdle. She was unluckily brought down at Kempton on her last run. The drop back in trip to 2m is a concern but she is screaming for a run and needs goodish ground. She shouldn’t disgrace herself.
Andreas has his first run for us in the big 2m Handicap Chase. He is a joy to have in the yard and you can see why he won all those races early on in his career. He is a really classy animal but had his problems last year with a fractured knee. It is a big ask in such a hot race but we are hoping he may show some of his old zest.
Some of the horses haven't acquitted themselves in the last two weeks and as a result we did a whole heap of blood tests. A few were found to have a blood disorder; they need a week of tonics and then we will check them again next week. You certainly wouldn't know there is anything wrong from their behavior at home.

Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Two runners today at Exeter. Tytheknot runs in the 2m Handicap Chase. He would have won last time out if he hadn't made a mistake at the second last. He is an enigma, if he wants to he could win with his head in his chest, but not one to trust! Silver Accord runs in the 2m3f Novice Hurdle, but disappointed at Fakenham last time. He is one to watch and will proabably be better with some headgear on at a later date.

Thursday 28th January 2010

We are making our first trip to Ffos Las today; let's hope it can be a successful one!
Little Al runs in the 3m Handicap Hurdle. He got a nasty cut during his last run which we think affected his performance as he ran no race at all. He will love the trip and the slightly better ground but he does lack confidence so we will be pleased if he runs into a place
Circus of Dreams runs in the 2m4f Novice Handicap Chase. We were happy with his last run over an inadequate trip. However, he is getting a bit like his brothers, Super Road Train and Superrollercoaster, and likes to be handy or he can be a little bit quirky! On his best form he should be knocking on the door

Regarding some of Saturdays runners; Mount Sandel is fine after his fall, he schooled this morning. Jaunty Flight was the most disappointing and was actually in season post race, she has been treated accordingly. Pacco ran no race for no apparent reason and will more than likely have some headgear on next time.

Champtho runs in the novice hurdle at Doncaster tomorrow. He disappointed on his last run but did come back with a nasty abscess under his jaw, which we hope was the reason why. He is in great form at home and though it is a hot race we hope he will do himself justice.

Friday 22nd January 2010

Tomorrow, we have 3 runners at 3 different meetings. Firstly, Pacco runs in the 2m5f Handicap Chase at Wincanton. He will love the heavy ground and has certainly come on from his first run. He has a real good racing weight and should have a lively chance.
Jaunty Flight goes to Haydock for the Peter Marsh Chase. We had a hiccup with her early on, hence the belated start to the season for her. She is in tremendous form at home and looks very sharp. Even though it is a big ask, I hope she will be knocking on the door, she will certainly love the ground. Finally, Mount Sandel goes to Ascot for the 2m5f Handicap Chase. He is another one who has had a delayed start due to lameness behind. He will benefit from this run but he is another who will love the ground and touchwood is a sound jumper.

Thursday 21st January 2010

Widely Accepted runs in the 2m3f Novice Handicap Chase at Taunton today. He is a horse with lots of ability but has had his fair share of problems. He actually jumps his fences well at home. On his best for he could run into a place but he does need plenty of confidence from the saddle.

Tuesday 19th January 2010

Today we have two runners at Folkestone. Black Ven is in the 2m Handicap Chase. Has been very disappointing but it is a weak race so we are going to take our chance. He does jump very well so we are hoping he can be competitive. Tytheknot runs in the 2m5f Handicap Chase. He is a bit of an enigma, if he wants to he could pick this lot and eat them as he has loads of natural ability, but he would never be a betting proposition

Monday 18th January 2010

Today we have three runners at Fakenham, which bar Global Strategy on the all weather are our first runners this year. We haven't been held up here in Lambourn too badly with the weather so hopefully they shouldn’t have lost any fitness.
Silver Accord runs in the 2m4f Maiden Hurdle. He will enjoy the step up in trip and we feel that he will run a big race. He works like a nice horse and home and I was a little disappointed with his first run.
Abey M'boy has been really disappointing after a good bumper season. He will be held up today as he tends to get over excited and I am hoping that he runs some sort of a race. Ballygalley Bob runs in the 3m Handicap Chase. It certainly wouldn't be his track but we have to start somewhere and contrary to press reports he would be better on good ground.

Monday 11th January 2010

Firstly, apologies for no update on the website as Emma has had a well earned holiday in Kenya and I forgot the password for updating the website!

Obviously, not a lot to report. I gave all the horses a midseason EHV last Monday, so they would have had a couple of quiet days anyway. We have managed to exercise them as normal except for last Wednesday, which was the first day of the snow. Tom Lovell Stagg and his team have done a first rate job in keeping the gallops open. I have made no entries until Saturday and I personally think they will struggle to race anywhere this weekend.

All the best,

Oliver & the Team