The runners that we did have this week did us proud. Emma's Gift ran a blinder to finish second in a competitive fillies handicap at Lingfield on Friday, the paper and betting had basically written her off but the first time headgear seemed to help her concentrate and we look forward to a fruitful winter campaign with her, although I was a bit disappointed that she still didn't even get a mention after the race. The next day we were back at Lingfield with Entrance, who despite being drawn 12 of 13, ran into third also overcoming a lot of trouble in running and the track seeming too sharp. However, it's pleasing to see her getting competitive after a few baffling runs through the season, she too will have plenty of options through the winter.
We shall take course specialist Khajaaly to Wolverhampton on Monday, where he will hopefully keep his never out of the first four record in tact, he likes time between his races and is in cracking form so were hopeful of another bold bid. Dolly Bay is entered for Wednesday at Kempton, but it is just a matter of whether she gets in or balloted out. Then on Friday Emma's Gift will be out quickly at Kempton, she has been struggling with the handicapper after being a useful 2 year old but she seems to have slipped down to a workable mark.
I don't suppose anyone heard Ross on At The Races the other night when they were showing racing from Meydan? Doing some presenting for Dubai Racing Channel, I missed it but apparently he sounded OK and even tipped the winner! At least I know he's earning his keep, won't be long until he can pay for a flight for me?!
Oh and another bit of photography from the kitchen window...
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