Happy to have the sun back

Finally we can enjoy some glorious weather, just a week after getting snowed upon! The change has been a bit sudden but it is great to get some sun on the horses' backs and for them to get rid of the last of their winter coats.
With some reliable weather it also means we can properly plan the turf runners as it will be easier to predict ground conditions around the country which is just as well because we have another busy week ahead.

Starting on Monday, we have four representatives around the country.
Both Silver Alliance and Harry Bosch are more than capable of winning their races at Brighton if in the mood and I couldn't be happier with them at home. They are both wise to the game but Brighton is a course which can revitalise these older horses - as shown by Silver's six-length win there last year.

Serendib's Glory (Adam) & Silver Alliance (Ross)

Up at Wolverhampton on the same day, I hope Secret Ballerina can build on her promising debut and run another good race. She has been in top order since then at home and should be a bit sharper this time. The winner from her debut takes her on again and I hope we can reverse the two-length deficit from last time.

Accompanying her will be Serendib's Glory. She didn't fire at Thirsk last time but a return to the all-weather can hopefully see her get back into contention off a handicap mark I know she is capable of winning off.

Secret Ballerina

We'll be at a couple of meetings on Wednesday too with Star Of The Stage travelling to Lingfield. He won at Southwell earlier in the year but didn't handle the track at Bath last time. He's won at Lingfield before so I think he can get back into form with a better run.

Star Of The Stage (Mark)

Heading to York the same day will be Sabre Rock. He had a good blow-out over a mile at Ascot last time and came back safe and sound so now we can focus on some bigger targets. The step up in trip is what he needs and he still seems like a horse capable of winning off his handicap mark, despite his long lay-off. No doubt he will improve for this run again but hopefully he can get a bit more competitive this time.

Handheld (Liam) & Sabre Rock (Ross)

Newmarket town was packed to the rafters last weekend with the Guineas meeting and the track hosts another three days' racing this week, where we will have two runners on Thursday evening.
Spirit of Sarwan was one of the two colts I bought at the Ascot Breeze-Up sales last month and I've been very happy with him since arriving. The beauty of the Breeze-Ups is that the horses are already half 'race ready' so all you have to do is add the finishing touches and they are good to go. His sire Elzaam has made a great start with his first crop of babies but they have needed a run to get the hang of things. This lad might be a bit green too early on but I hope he shows promise towards the end.
Also at HQ will be Handheld. He ideally needs soft ground but there isn't much hope of getting that so he may as well have a run locally. He will be trying hard like usual but the softer ground just blunts the acceleration of his rivals.

Veeraya (Tess) & Spirit of Sarwan (Adam)

Moment To Dream (Chloe) & Candesta (Sam)

I'm also delighted with the two I bought from Tattersalls' Breeze-Up sale last week and they have settled in extremely well.
The gelding by first-season sire Requinto is a quality horse to look at - he has size and scope and looks as though anything he does this year will be improved upon next. He is going about his work in a lovely manner and I'm pleased to say that the shares in him are selling fast. If you would like to join the syndicate, a 10% share costs £1550 plus £200 per month all-inclusive training fees. Email me on juliafeilden@aol.com for more details.

Requinto two-year old available for syndication

With the good weather, the mares and foals can stay out as there is no risk of them catching a chill. This means though that a pecking order needs establishing and, as you can see, the girls always get their way!

THREE TO FOLLOW LEADERBOARD

Annette Hall	30
David Haddrell	25
Phil Gunning	24
Sophie Feilden	24
Eileen Turner	24
Matt Bisogno	24
Maureen Case	24
Anthea Telford	24
Chris Shirran	24
Gay Chalklin	24
Barbara Walton	23