Not a great start to the week. I ended up with two large bets – one on Distant Thunder and one on Straw Bear. The Bear was going like a good ‘un when he burst a blood vessel – he trotted in after the race with blood pouring from his nose. I was with Nick in the early afternoon and …
Day 1
Well another disappointment today with Mon Michel, but no time to cry. Cheltenham beckons, so let’s see if I can cut the mustard as a tipster. Race 1 – The Supreme Novices Well I hate to be dull but I just can’t get away from Amaretto Rose. I have always liked progressive fillies, particularly those that mature late, and this …
Mon Michel
Just a quick one today as I’m tight for time. Mon Michel is running in he 3.00 at Plumpton – AP takes he ride as Jamie is currently off for a ban. He drifted a little this morning but he’s still odds on. Anything other than a win will be a disappointment – he’s been a little quirky in his …
Calm before the storm
It’s all a bit quiet in the lead up to Cheltenham, and not much to blog about. I’m very busy at work and fairly engaged in it all at the moment, so I haven’t been following the racing. One of my syndicates is in the process of buying another horse for the jumps in Ireland, and I’ll update on that …
Betfair
Betfair
Theophrastus
(4 Yo) | Trainer: NICK GIFFORD Pictured here with Josh last summer. We bought him in Ireland as a 4yo store. He’s working well but has been slow to mature and is still unraced. I have high hopes for him as a chaser, but it will be a while before we get there.
Ours
Trainer: NICK GIFFORD
Ollie Fliptrik
(2 Yr) | Trainer: PAUL COLE
Lord Snooty
Lord Snooty | Trainer: PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM
Lord Peter Flint
Lord Peter Flint | Trainer: BRIAN MEEHAN