Shrewd entry pays dividends.

A shrewd piece of placing by Linda saw Knock Boy contest a Class 3 novices chase at Kempton (21/11/2001).  With just four entries he was guaranteed prize money if he completed.  Starting at 100/1 he could never go with the odds on leader but with a good round of jumping under Charlie Studd and the departure of the second favourite, he was able to collect just under a thousand pounds for finishing 3rd.

She's Humble returns.

She's Humble returned to the racetrack after her summer break at Fontwell today.  Patiently ridden by Andrew Thornton she was able to steal 4th place on the line and earn a little prize money for her owners.

Knock Boy In The Money

Knock Boy earned a little prize money when he finished 4th in a handicap chase at Towcester today.  Riden by Jamie Moore he was settled in midfield and was moved up to the heels of the leader on the hill before the final straight.  He was not able to quicken and was caught for third place on the run in after the last.

Owners Open Day

 The Owners Open Day was well attended (all age groups) and everyone enjoyed watching some of the horses working on the gallops.

Many of the other horses were paraded on the stable block lawn while Linda, owners or breeders gave more information about each one.

Excellent refreshments were provided and all agreed that they had had a very pleasant time that whetted the appetite for the season to come.  Hopefully the Public Open Day next Saturday will be equally successful.



Public Open Day

Following the Owners Open Day on 8th October, Linda welcomes the general public to the stables a week later on Saturday October 15th.  The yard will be open from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.  Visitors will be able to see all the horses, watch some horses working on the gallops and ask questions of the friendly staff.

Success After Retirement

Silistra showed that there can be competitive success for racehorses after retirement when finishing third in a class for retired racehorses at The Kent County Show at Detling.  He was first judged on conformation and was lying 5th, then the judge rode him to assess his adaptation to riding horse and this moved him up to third place, much to the delight of Karen.  He should now go on to Hickstead for a similar competition and then hopefully the Horse Of The Year Show.

Latest Prize Money Winners.

Although many of the horses are now on holiday, the yard earned more prize money this week. 
On Monday 30th May DURGAN finished 4th in a handicap at Goodwood over a mile.  Under Richard Hughes, he travelled well until switched to make his effort in the last two furlongs where he faltered until switching back to the rail.  He ran on but was then unable to catch the leading three.
On Thursday 2nd June KING KIEREN finished 3rd in a handicap on the turf at Lingfield over 1 mile 3 furlongs.  He broke quickly and led the field until he was headed coming down the famous Lingfield hill.  He was unable to quicken to stay with the leaders but he ran on well enough under Eddie Ahern to hold off the rest of the field, going down by a total of six and a half lengths.