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Rain arrives on time
29th July 2008
After days of glorious sunny weather the rain has finally arrived. It has come just in time to soften the ground at Worcester for tonight's meeting, which allows us to run Silent Dream in the 7.20 there. The going is now good, good to soft in places, which at this time of the year, for a horse that needs a bit of a cut in the ground, couldn't be better. Dream has been off the track for nearly two years and will undoubtedly come on for tonight's run, however he has been schooling well at home (see picture) and he's a bit of a favourite. It is lovely to have him racing again.
Street Power heads to Salisbury
22nd July 2008
There should be a few runners to look out for this week. We have had Silent Dream entered across the board looking for good ground and his preferred race is the handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on Thursday. He cannot run on firm going and so we are hoping the ground doesn't dry too quickly up there. Another possible runner is Cheonmado who could head to Lingfield on Saturday over seven furlongs, although he does have other options. Street Power will almost certainly run the same day, in the 7.40 at Salisbury. It is only his second ever race (his first this season) and we expect him to learn from the experience while hopefully running a good race. The horse (pictured) has matured a lot over the past year and went well in a racecourse gallop last Monday so it will be interesting to see how he runs.
Racecourse gallops
14th July 2008
I was up at 5.00 am on Monday morning with butterflies of anticipation as we had booked Salisbury racecourse to gallop 3 horses. The sun was already beaming and the world looked glorious - note to self - I must get up early more often. Working on a racecourse can be invaluable in a horse's training program and we are very grateful to Salisbury's clerk of the course, Jeremy Martin, for allowing us to use their superb facilities. We took one of our two year olds, Yanza (Bahamian Bounty x Locharia) to further her education before making her racing debut later this month and, although predictably very green, she went nicely under Kirsty Evans. Street Power, our three year old colt, ridden by Assistant Trainer Paul Cooper, went along to get a feel of turf having made his debut on the all weather last year. "The Power" (pictured leading) as I call him is due to run in a maiden at Salisbury on the 26th. He worked with the older and more experienced Hopeful Purchase, ridden by Ed Sibbick, who could run at Ascot on Friday 25th. Both horses looked superb and went well.
Owner visits and a great week for sport
08th July 2008
It was great to see some dedication amongst our owners this morning, as both John Hawkins and Wendy Price braved the wind and the rain to get up early and come and visit their horses. John even took on the M25 at 6am which proved to be a mistake and made him decide to take the train next trip. He arrived in time for 2nd lot which meant he was able to see his three horses, Yvonne Evelyn, Cheonmado and Eleanor Eloise work. Wendy came in to visit her four year old filly, Mexilhoeira, who is looking well (both are pictured). Wendy also bred our two year old Kyllachy filly who is due to return to us from her pre-training yard next Monday.
Weekend runners
01st July 2008
We are looking forward to getting back to the races this Saturday, when we take Gaborone to Leicester. She runs in the 14.35 over 6F and should go well. The two year old filly (pictured) has had just one start, coming 2nd at Thirsk having missed the break and been hampered. She will no doubt have learnt from that run and as she's working nicely at home, it is reasonable to expect a good performance from her. Our other possible runner is Danetime Lord, who could head to Brighton on Sunday. The horse is in good form and ready for a race although we will make a decision on declaring him nearer the time as Jeremy isn't 100% certain the course and firm ground will suit him.