Scu Out For Upto 4 Months

Poor old Tom Scudamore - he is facing around four months on the sidelines after turning a somersault aboard the David Bridgwater trained The Giant Bolster at Aintree.  He visited a specialist earlier in the week and scans were taken on his dislocated shoulder which showed that unfortunately he will require surgery.  I say poor Tom, but maybe I should be saying poor Lottie (that's Tom's wife)...I hope she doesn't decide to breed any more pigs - last time she had Tom chasing around trying to catch them and the last thing he needs now is to fall over chasing them and "crackling" something else!

Poor old Tom Scudamore - he is facing around four months on the sidelines after turning a somersault aboard the David Bridgwater trained The Giant Bolster at Aintree.  He visited a specialist earlier in the week and scans were taken on his dislocated shoulder which showed that unfortunately he will require surgery.  I say poor Tom, but maybe I should be saying poor Lottie (that's Tom's wife)...I hope she doesn't decide to breed any more pigs - last time she had Tom chasing around trying to catch them and the last thing he needs now is to fall over chasing them and "crackling" something else!

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There is obviously some money flying around Donald McCain's yard after Ballabriggs' win in the Grand National.  At yesterday's Cheltenham sales, Donald bought a point-to-point winner for £160,000.  The horses in question won a four year old maiden point at Kirkstown - he's called Dannanceys Hill...all I will say is good luck to the new owner.

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Watching some of the early action from the new flat season, it occurred to me that some of Henry Cecil's horses are looking like they are in need of the run.  Midsummer Sun and Specify Gravity both ran stinkers yesterday at Newmarket and looked as though they could have been short of work.  Earlier in the week someone had a £550,000 bet on Henry's superstar two year old Frankel for the 2,000 Guineas with Victor Chandler...I bet that same punter is starting to sweat a little now!

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Finally, details of our exclusive competition...

Win a Ladies’ Night Package for Two on Ladies’ Night at Exeter Racecourse featuring Tony Hadley Live after Racing on Tuesday, May 3

Tony Hadley, widely regarded as one of the finest vocal talents in pop history, is set to perform at Exeter Racecourse on May 3 at its most glamorous evening of the year and we have two Ladies’ Night Packages to give away for this fantastic night out.

The prize for two includes premier tickets, a one course meal in the Denman Room and a glass of wine or drink of choice, a racecard and a betting voucher.

Tony Hadley’s performance coincides with an evening of fashion, racing and champagne. As well as six exciting races and music, there are £1,000’s worth of prizes to win for the best dressed ladies including a romantic night for two, including dinner, breakfast and a bottle of champagne at Combe House, Gittisham, stunning jewellery from Siler and Sand and gifts from Leonard Coombe Master Saddlers and Country Life at Newton Abbot.

The evening is also the chance to mingle with the crowds, make new friends and relax in the racecourse’s gorgeous surroundings.

Tickets for the race night and concert are priced at £20 (Premier), £15 (Grandstand and Paddock) and £5 (children aged 17 and under) and are available now by contacting the ticket hotline on 0844 5793005 or by visiting www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk.

To enter our competition please answer the following question and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send it on a postcard by April 23 to David Pipe Ladies’ Night Compeition, Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS.

Which band was Tony Hadley in?

Don’t forget to include you name, address and contact details.