Wednesday, 26 November 2014 00:00

Wednesday 26th Nov

Runners a bit thin on the ground this week, but starting off well at Ludlow on Monday.

 Young Lou and Timon’s Tara both running well. YL made very heavy work of it in the early stages of the race, and testing Joe’s fitness level – which was not round to be lacking!! She tried to drop herself out up the straight first time but thanks to Joe’s perseverance ran on well to be a very decent third. Another stride would have been second, and another 100yds – who knows? Nice to see Cliff Beech’s colours back in the winner’s enclosure.

 We had had a very nice evening with Cliff, Brian and their family at Wolverhampton on Saturday night, at their annual dinner, so it was nice to follow it up with a good run from YL.

 Timon’s Tara (Billy the Filly to her friends!) has been a waiting game for VERY patient owner Mark James. She has taken a while to grow into herself and we roughed her off last Christmas when nearly ready to run as she just seemed too weak to do herself justice. Marks’ patience so very nearly paid off in the best possible way when TT ran a stormer to finish a gallant second in the bumper. Thought she would win at the furlong pole, but she just could not quite reel in the winner – despite the encouragement from in front of the TV back at home! Great effort from her and a good ride from Charlie – frustrating at the same time though!!

 Somewhat confusing weather this week – freezing cold and very icy yesterday – pouring rain and much milder today. It’s very hard to get the rugs right with the constant change in temperature as one minute thy need duvets and the next they are sweating! The team seem to be split on whether they prefer to be wet or cold! The dogs are as one in that they hate the rain!!

 Only entries at Towcester and Wolverhampton for the rest of the week - Garrahalish unlikely at Towcester after all this rain, Windy Miller may well go to Wolverhampton.  

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