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3rd January 2009
Yesterday was our first full day back after the holiday and most of the horses did a single canter up Warren Hill at a fairly steady pace. Newmarket was covered in fog all morning so there wasn't a lot to see. To be honest I was relieved that although the horses were very fresh after a couple of easy days the morning passed without incident.
Today in contract was clear, crisp and still. We were joined on the heath by a couple of owners and the Saturday caffine count was as high as usual. Some of our jumpers had a short schooling session.
1st January 2009
I'm already regretting my New Years resolution to keep the website updated more often but here goes....
Our first runner of the New Year will be our old faithful Carlton Scroop who will be returning to Wolverhampton on Monday in a handicap over 12f. He has been off the track for nearly a year so may need a few cobwebs removing before we see him at his best but he is fit and well in himself. He is pictured below leading Lady Nimue while both working on the Cambridge Road polytrack. They were the only horses to go out today and I managed to get the lads back home for 9.30am.
Owners Phil and Virgina Caplan visited the yard to see their horse The Bully Wee who has come on a lot for his first run at Musselburgh. He will be out again in January and will give them a lot of fun this year.
Dr Fong yearling filly for sale
You can always tell when we come into a bit of form as I then try and give you all the hard sell on a new horse. I would hate to disappoint you so here goes....
Dr Fong yearling filly who is the spitting image of her sire (compare the photos below). All the details are on our horses available page but very briefly:
• Dam has had 100% strike rate with 4 foals so far becoming 4 winners (2 of whom have black type)
• Dr Fong is the best stallion the dam has visited
• Her pedigree is strong enough that she retain future value as a broodmare
Double Trouble
Congratulations to Graham and Lynn Knight, owners of Graylyn Ruby, and David Orchard, owner of Amber Sunset, as both these horses have won their last two races. In a remarkable couple of weeks Graylyn and Amber have been showing the rest of the yard how its done.
October 3rd Lingfield - Graylyn wins
October 6th Warwick - Amber wins
October 17th Kempton - Graylyn wins
October 18th Catterick - Amber wins
Many thanks to Phil and Virgina Caplan who have been very kind in suppling matching clothing for the lads - see photo.
Amber Sunset in Ascot sales race
Friday 26th sees Amber Sunset taking on 28 rivals in the Watership Down Stud sales race at Ascot over 6f.
Esthlos back in action
11 months after his last outing Esthlos ran a pleasing race at Newbury today over 1m4f, leading about 2f out and only getting tired in the last furlong. The race will have brought him on a lot and we look forward to his next race.
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