New faces on the block

The Horses in Training Sale came and went this week and we had a bit of luck purchasing 2 promising horses for next year. Silver Alliance was bought out of the clearing out sale of Walter Swinburn's yard and with already 2 wins in his career he is sure to make waves for his new stable. Attain (pictured below) was an interesting buy as he is from Juddemonte Farms where we have had significant success buying out of over the years, the likes of Night Orbit, Rapid City, Bavarica and lots more have all had illustrious careers so hopefully this smart 2 year old colt by Dansili can join the list. Shares are available at £1,500 per 10th share and a monthly all inclusive fee of £180. His dam Achieve has bred three individual winners and he is the fourth foal, we hope to run him around Christmas time.

I thought I'd better write a line for dual purpose, old- timer Night Orbit who after a fabulous career winning on the flat turf, all- weather, hurdles and had multiple placings over fences started his new life as a riding horse in Soham this week where he can spend his senior years relaxing and filling another families life with joy. He was the ultimate school master at home leading schooling and teaching the young riders and young horses about the game.

We travelled to Nottingham on Wednesday and ended up in the winners enclosure twice out of the three runners. Sancho Panza ran his last race of the season finishing a gallant 3rd, they went 15 seconds slower than average which was a hindrance as he is a real stayer and did well to plug on into fourth. Sail Home ran well without being placed but the 1m 2f trip probably found her out of a little more toe, but Entrance impressed on her fast finishing 3rd. She has been a bit disappointing after her 40-1 success earlier in the year and hopefully she can time it better next time.

Next week we will again go to Nottingham this time with Automotive, he ran dismally on his reappearance after coming over from France but we are convinced a switch to turf from Wolverhampton last time will show his true colours as he has been impressing with his work at home. Also at that venue and day is Dolly Bay but the rain has come and gone against her as she would prefer ground like a road.

As the sun is struggling to rise early at this time of the year so I thought I'd impress you with my picture taking skills on the heath this week!