Breden Newbury Victory

Breden returned to the course that had given him his most recent victory, though this time over a shorter distance, a 1 mile handicap at Newbury this afternoon.  However with the same jockey, Robert Winston, the result was the even more emphatic than last time.  They tracked the leaders in the early part of the race before moving up to take the lead over a furlong from home.  From there they held on comfortably to the line for a two length victory.

Brilliant Barbecue

As part of Racing Staff Welfare Week Linda held a barbecue at the stable this evening.  There was plenty of great food and drink and good interaction between staff and owners who took on various challenges during the evening.  The staff, and notably Beca, won the sausage identifying competition and they then went on to win the shot putt and Jenga giving themselves the overall victory. 

Getting stuck into the food and drink.

Those attending the barbecue

Someone has work to do!

Karen is going to have to work hard getting Kingscombe ready for a show class at The Kent County Show tomorrow after he had fun rolling in the paddocks today!

Enjoying The High Life.

Linda and Paul were able to escape the daily stable routine this week when they went with friends to Royal Ascot where they were able to savour the high life of the Royal Enclosure.

Ready to set off. We expect Paul to dress like this for future Saturday breakfasts!

Having a great time.

Aintree Here We Come!

Karen took Kingscombe, owned by Peter Oppenheimer, to the Heathfield Show to compete in the Novice ROR class.  Pleased to report that they won, gaining qualification for the Aintree finals in August.

Katie also had a successful day there, having four wins with her sheep and being reserve champion.

A Sunny Saturday.

It was a lovely day for the Royal Wedding and the occasion was marked with a special cake at breakfast.

Cutting into the Union Flag cake.

But it was an even better day for watching horses on the gallops

Dragon Tattoo

and visiting the holiday field.

Sorry boys, no carrots!

A Day Of Highs And Lows At Huntingdon.

Linda took four horses to Huntingdon today providing a mixture of emotions.  Cockney Seagull was first to race and he started the afternoon well by winning the "Best Turned Out" prize for Alex.

Alex leads round Cockney Seagull

However that was as good as it got for him as he disappointed again and was pulled up.

Both Jolly Jet and Hab Sab took part in the next race, a novices handicap chase,  and once again the stable took the "Best Turned Out" prize, this time with Jolly Jet and Karen.

Jolly Jet

Karen with her prize.

Once again, however, the race was disappointing.  Jolly Jet jumped well in her first ever chase but both horses were pulled up by the home turn when tailed off.

The next race saw Mab Dab take a step up in class in the long distance handicap hurdle.  Ridden by Tom Garner he was settled at the rear for the first circuit before moving up to take close order with a mile to run.  He continued to make progress and led into the home straight.  Although he kept on, two other horses found even more and he finished 4 lengths third but still a very good performance to make the journey home a happy one.

Tom Garner gives feedback to connections.