Chilled Out Breden Makes It Look Easy

After a chilling out on the beach with Itoldyou on Saturday in preparation for a race at Kempton this evening, Breden showed it had had the desired effect by easily taking the Class 3 one mile handicap.  From the unhelpful wide out draw Robert Winston made sure he got up into a position just behind the leaders before switching him off in cruise control until they got into the home straight.  He was then moved up on the outside and without any fuss moved into the lead.  He eased away through the final furlong taking victory by 2 lengths.

Breden (right) at the beach.

New experience no barrier for Nancy!

Nancy (Invincible Sea) went to Lingfield today for barrier trials.  Alex, riding her, also gained experience.  Both horse and rider performed well with no problems, while owner Tony Betteridge felt, "excited for the future," having been present for the trials.

Alex and Nancy are led up.

They go in without a problem.

Saturday Turnout.

It was a busy breakfast at the yard on Saturday. Excellent food, great conversation and the glorious sun made watching on the gallops a delight.

Forward Planning.

The breakfast table was the focus for this morning.  One owner was looking to name their new horse and suggestions were coming from all around the table based on its breeding.  When majority opinion was obtained the name's availability was checked with the BHA and then reserved.
Meanwhile another of the owners laid out their newly registered and made colours.

Autumn Delight.

The autumn colours make mornings on the gallops a pleasure.

Looking Forward.

With Linda away for the weekend, Karen took over the Saturday breakfast gathering.  It was a time for looking forward to the months ahead and Karen was proud to show off two nice new fillies that had arrived the day before after a windy crossing from Ireland.

One of our owners was able to get close up to her newly purchased horse at the gallops.

Finally, the yard is obviously aspiring to be on a par with Nicky Henderson's.  Almost there!  Six Barrows!

Owners Open Day

Linda and her staff put on another excellent Owners Open Day this afternoon.  It started with a relaxing chat or stroll around the stables while enjoying Pimms and some nibbles.

Time for a chat with fellow owners.

Then everyone moved round to the lawn for the parade of horses.

Waiting for the parade.

Linda checks her notes for her parade commentary.

The horses are paraded.

At the end of the parade the staff gathered together for a well earned round of applause and thank yous.  

Then it was time for some delicious food.  There was a barbecue, salad, a choice of cakes and scones.  A great success, thank you Linda and team.