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Tuesday 19th September

Most of the yard cantered on Warren Hill today. Tidal Fury is back cantering and is seen leading 2nd lot towards the canter in the photograph below.
Esthlos was given his first handicap mark of 70 after his 2nd place on Friday. If he is ready he will go for a 8f maiden at Pontefract on Monday 2nd October.

Plans for racing at the weekend are a bit clearer now the entries are out and it looks likely that Carlton Scroop will go to Market Rasen on Saturday (3.40 race, will be shown on C4). Meddle will race on Sunday at Huntingdon.

Monday 18th September

Carlton Scroop ran well at Plumpton yesterday only beaten by just over a length. Leighton Aspell came in this morning and schooled both Elli Lewtia and Orchard House (pictured below). Esthlos was ridden for the first time since his race on Friday and felt fine.

Our next runners will be on Thursday at Fontwell with Gaelic Roulette and Elli Lewtia. Quite a few entries are going in today for the weekend, with racing at Market Rasen (Saturday) and Huntingdon (Sunday). Amongst those being entered are Carlton Scroop, The Bonus King and Meddle.

Saturday 16th September

Lady Nimue (pictured below) has thrived since moving to Exeter House. Although only fairly recently broken-in she has adapted well to the routine of the yard and enjoys her work. On walm days all the horses are hosed down once they have cooled down from their exercise. On cold days we only wash their legs and the lads sponge them down in the stables.

Both of yesterday's runners (Esthlos and Ronannis) came home sound and had lead outs. Leighton Aspell is due in on Monday to put some finishing touches on Gaelic Roulette and Elli Lewtia, both of whom are entered to run on Thursday at Fontwell.

Friday 15th September

An enjoyable afternoon racing at Nottingham. Ronannis again put in an improved performance and showed he will be winning soon in the 6f 2-y-o maiden. The star of the day was Esthlos (pictured) who put aside any doubts about his ability to return to racing after fracturing his cannon bone with an excellent 2nd place in the 8f maiden. Both horses will receive their first handicap marks on Tuesday and we wait with anticipation.

Carlton Scroop has been declared for Sunday at Plumpton and remains in top form.

Thursday 14th September

Most of the yard had a single canter on Warren Hill. Before the horses reach a grass or all-weather gallop we make sure they are fully warmed up but a session of walking and trotting at the Severals (see photo below). Here we can see if the horses are sound and ready to do the work allocated them. If we have any doubts about a horse we always err on the side of caution.

Wednesday 13th September

One of our busier days with three jockeys in to ride out. Derick McGaffin came in to ride out Esthlos ahead of his first race back on Friday at Nottingham. Both Esthlos and Henrietta Mews did some stalls work. Leighton Aspell and Colin Bolger schooled Meddle, Carlton Scroop, Elli Lewtia and Gaelic Roulette - all of whom schooled well.

Both Esthlos and Ronannis are running on Friday at Nottingham. Carlton Scroop heads to Plumpton on Sunday and Gaelic Roulette and/or Elli Lewtia may go to Fontwell on 21st September. Meddle will run at Huntingdon on 24th September.

Jonathan Jay Racing
Exeter Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP

Tel: 07852 561417 Email: jj@jonathanjay.co.uk

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