Linda did well to place Iconic Flight in a novice's hurdle at Fontwell that cut up to just four runners. The opposition was very stiff but with one of the runners unseating its rider it meant he finished third and earned some useful prize money. Although beaten a long way in this first outing after a wind op, we learnt more about the horse.
You can share the thrill of riding up the hill gallop with this video taken by Karen.
One of Clonusker Lady's owners, Samantha Haughton, was visiting to see her horse today and she very kindly brought some fizz, smoked salmon on home baked bread and cakes to celebrate Hab Sab's recent win. It all went down very well with the staff and one other Clonusker Lady owner who was there. Thank you Samantha.
Hab Sab continued where he left off when Covid ended racing in the spring by winning a 2 and a half mile handicap chase at Plumpton today. Jockey Dave Crosse employed the same tactics as before by taking Hab Sab to the front at the first fence and making all. He was helped by Hab Sab's bold, but clever when needed, jumping and they looked to have the race in the bag turning for home.
It's not just humans who like a haircut to look their best. The horses are currently being clipped and will hopefully win some "Best turned out" prizes through the winter.
With the new rules beginning on Monday this was the last time that more than six of us (all socially distanced) could meet on a Saturday morning to watch the horses on the gallops.
