Wolverhampton winter wonderland

Well Wolverhampton may not be everyone's cup of tea on a cold, snowy Saturday night but if it means bringing home a winner then its all worth it, and we did just that with Emma's Gift (below), who although clipping heels and unseating her rider last time out, didn't have her confidence knocked and was sent for home on the turn in and scored by about 2 lengths. She's been revived after the fitting of headgear (never being out the first 2) and looked although another win is imminent. We' re now looking to find a Listed race on the all- weather for her to try and pick up some black type whilst she's still in form.

As most of you would have noticed it's pretty white outside, but that doesn't stop the wheels turning at the yard. It doesn't matter how bad the weather conditions may be, you are always kept motivated by the thought of a yard full of racehorses waiting to be looked after, as they're not going to feed themselves! So today, as they do every Sunday, all went on the horse walker whilst their boxes get mucked out, but I have a feeling it's going to get alot more use this week. Here Silver Alliance shows us how its done!

...and Khajaaly will hopefully be out tomorrow at Wolves, but there is a 6.30am inspection so hopefully it'll get the green light. 'Jally's is a horse that has to be ridden in a certain way and Jimmy Quinn gets on beautifully with him, but with him out of action its been difficult trying to find a jockey that will get on with him. We're trying Luke Morris on him tomorrow and hopefully he can steer him home infront at his favourite track.

Sail Home ran again on Monday after winning well the week before. She came home a gallant second but it was a bit of a blow as Adam Beschizza could not make it due to poor traffic so we put up Paul Hanagan. Although he was a great substitute, it may of just helped her along if she'd had Adam's 3lb claim in hand. However, she ran another blinder and will be out again soon while she's in form.

After finally finding a name for the Araafa colt, now Toby Brown, I was approached by a friend from Cyprus that was interested in buying him for racing out there. It was a bit of a shame to see him go as he could of been anything, but I'm sure he'll set the Cypriot scene alight especially with his flashy new name!