Off The Mark

Everyone finally got to see what I've been raving about on Thursday when Sail Home dually obliged at only the second time of asking for us, she has always show real promise since I bought her from the sales in October and it was just a matter of time before she picked up a race, she also sailed home to be our first winner of the year. I am now putting her out there for syndication so make sure you don't miss out as I've already been bombarded with share reservations and there is only a couple left. She is a lovely big filly and I would be looking to run her in a few Listed events before the year is up. We nearly landed a double that day as Exopuntia ran a creditable race in 2nd, although she ran a little flat today which probably due to the quick runs but she may be dropped a little in the handicap and be better off next time.

Now all the ice and snow has disappeared we are able to start riding a few of them who have had a break through the winter. Blackmore, Sancho Panza, Emmiline Pankhurst, Generous Genella and Emma's Gift have all appreciated a little time off and are bucking & kicking and keeping their riders on edge! I'm especially looking forward to the fillies (Emma, Emmiline and Genella) as visually they are much bigger now and have filled into their frames. Emma's Gift was a brilliant 2 year old, having her best day at Royal Ascot coming 5th in the Albany Stakes, if she can train on then she will be a real exciting prospect. Blackmore and Sancho Panza are the star stayers of the yard both winning fashionably last year.We've found the key to both of them now and are to be noted when in long distance races next year, you never know we may have a dark horse for the Cesarewitch this year!

Along with Exopuntia today we had Beseech who is not the most straight forward to train and finished down the field. She's had a few niggily problems but before that we thought she would turn out really nice, although not all hope is lost as with each run she seems to be finding her stride and improving so I hope she can pick up a race some time soon. Also this week we have the grand old horse Night Orbit running at Fakenham tomorrow. I've been itching to get him back over the chase fences and judging by the way he's been jumping at home I think he is too! Little Meadow represents us at Kempton on Wednesday. She's so consistent but always finds one or two a little bit better, so to squeeze that extra bit of improvement out of her we are going to try a longer distance than usual with her. It would be nice to see her get her head in front at last because she tries her heart out every time.