Looking ahead

We didn't get the winner we were hoping for last week with Dakota City going closest at Kempton. It was a shame Meddling couldn't make her comeback from a break a winning one but I'm keen to get her out again before she heads to the sales in a fortnight's time as she is in great form at home.

It's fair to say winter has made itself known this week as Saturday was a bleak and miserable morning but a few of us hardy souls made it up to the gallops!

Leading the way was one of this week's two runners in Attain on Wednesday. He has had a great year with three wins already but still doesn't seem to be showing any signs of needing a break. He is galloping great at home and is back down to a good handicap mark so hopefully he can get himself back in the prize money for the N.E.T. Racing Club.
Vastly was due to run the same day but I'll probably wait with him until the following Monday as there is a more suitable race.

Vastly (Mark) & Attain (Ross)

The other runner this week will be Dark Diamond at Southwell on Thursday. He has good form at the track so that should hold no fears and he is galloping as well as ever at home. He never seems to run two races the same so hopefully last time's poor effort can be improved upon.
Serendib's Glory is coming along nicely now and is ready to run. The problem is finding a suitable race! She will probably start off at a mile and then we can decide for certain what her ideal trip is.

Serendib's Glory (Adam) & Dark Diamond (Nick)

As mentioned a few weeks ago, Teputina is the latest recruit to the N.E.T. Racing Club's quartet of horses. For just £200 a year you can become a member and receive news updates, free badges to the races and stable visits. Teputina has been a pleasure to train and goes from strength to strength every week. There's an ideal starting point for her in a couple of weeks and I shall be getting her in top form for that run.

Teputina (Caitlin)

Likewise, Big Bang is improving at a rate of knots and won't be far from making his debut for the N.E.T. Club. His attitude has come along way from when he was slightly mulish a few months back and now he is very keen to do his work and enjoys it too.

Big Bang

Star of the Stage came out of his Kempton run in fine fettle. He ideally needs to make the running but a wide draw the last twice has made that impossible. He is coming down the weights though as a result and will be back in form when getting the rub of the green.

Star of the Stage

Presents from owners always go down very well in the yard, particularly wine (me) and chocolate (staff)! Owners Jane and Chris Shirran are always extremely generous and left another load of goodies this weekend. Your generosity is always much appreciated and even the dogs and cats appreciate their gifts!