Horses for Sale

   Tuxedo Junction (GB) 


Exciting dual purpose prospect,
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    Fighter Allen (FR)  


Exciting new horse with proven form, 
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There are four meetings taking place today with jumps cards from Ludlow and Doncaster as well as all-weather flat fixtures from Newcastle and Kempton.  There are no runners from Pond House this afternoon although stable jockey Tom Scudamore has picked up a couple of outside rides at Ludlow that are not without hope.  Of yesterday's runners at Taunton I thought that It's Obvious ran a solid race on his chasing debut, finishing third.  He looks sure to be winning races sooner rather than later although he doesn't seem to have anything in hand of the handicapper.  River Dun produced a better effort too, finishing 4th in the mares' handicap hurdle, not beaten at all far.  With Cheltenham just around the corner it is good to see the stable horses running well.

I see that the Princess Royal has been at Oaksey House in Lambourn to reopen the refurbished jockeys' rehabilitation centre.  It really is a magnificent facility that does an amazing job of helping the injured riders.  Sir Anthony McCoy gave myself and Martin a guided tour of the place back along and it was fascinating to see the work that was going on.  It is not just the jockeys who benefit either and I can't understand why the government aren't supporting them instead of wasting money on some of their other great ideas.

Happy birthday to Jilly Cooper who is celebrating her birthday today.  I remember her visiting the yard back along and she was writing down loads of notes - I was looking over her shoulder and would be amazed if she could read any of them back!  Many happy returns, we hope you have a great day.

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Chelsea were unlucky not to beat Barcelona last night but came away with a draw following a terrible pass across the penalty area by Andreas Christensen led to the Barcelona goal with Messi capitalising.  The big game tonight is Sevilla versus Manchester United.  I cannot believe I am saying it, but you can back United at 6/4 and they look worth a bet.

I know it was a few days ago now, but I ought to mention what a great performance it was from Lizzy Yarnold to retain her Olympic title in the skeleton.  I was just thinking to myself, where would you go to practice some of these events?!  I don't know of anywhere and all the people I asked don't have a clue either.

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I knew Mrs Barnes would be annoyed when I told her that I didn't bring the dog's ball along to the park...I took some stick!  Keep smiling...

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