Tuesday saw John and I set off for Deauville for the sales on Wednesday, more and more people are opting to run their horses in France just simply because of the fantastic prize money compared to British races. In a buyers market we bought two stunning yearlings, a grey colt by Keltos and a bay colt by Bella Francesca, to be eligible to run in France as 2 year olds they have to be French bred, as well as being eligible to pick up the 2 year old bonuses, so we came back with two bargains and the chance to win around 15,000 euros just for winning a maiden! It is a great feeling seeing some new, young horses around the yard as it helps you get up in the morning knowing you have some exciting prospects for next year. We have put photos of both on the website in the horses for sale page. We also have a yearling called Acer Diamonds who came back to us on Tuesday after being broken in, he is now doing steady canters and showing a nice attitude.
Khajaaly did us proud once again winning at Wolverhampton on Friday, he seems to only do enough in his races which is no bad thing to enable him to keep low in the handicap. It's also great for the syndicate who own him, there is about 50 people in him who can enjoy the thrill of being a winning owner. Khajaaly brings our winners for the year to 21, making it our best ever year since I began training in 2000, we only have about 20 horses in training so it is satisfying knowing we can get results like this. Hopefully we can continue with the rich vein of form until the year is out.
Our apprentice Adam Beschizza jetted out to America last week for a 6 week stint in New Orleans. He is riding 7 lots a day so he should be filling his mind with knowledge to use for the 2011 season, lots of jockeys have done this in the past as apprentices and I hope this bodes well for his future as a fully fledged jockey.
As for runners for next week, the genuine mare Bushy Dell will run at Wolverhampton on Monday. Although a little disappointing last time out hopefully she can run with her usual confidence and zest. I will be looking forward to Wednesday when Spirit Of Sharjah runs in the listed race at Kempton, 'Spirit' has been a brilliant yardstick winning 2 listed races for us and if he runs well he may have a trip over to France next year. Exopuntia is running in a weak race on Thursday at Southwell so she may have a good chance if she is able to dominate from the front. The frosty mornings have been playing havoc with some trainers facilities but fortunately the heathmen have been working hard to ensure safe gallops for the Newmarket trainers, however the frost beat us today at Huntingdon where Hartland Point was meant to run in the bumper.
Christmas is on its way and I would like to thank everyone who has sent us cards and presents already this year. I haven't even got the decorations up yet, hopefully I can get into the Christmas spirit after drinking a few bottles of wine I have received! More immediately Tony McCoy has been short listed for BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, he is a fantastic ambassador for racing and I urge everyone to vote for him as it would be a huge boost for the profile of racing and at last recognition for a legendary sportsman.
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