A quiet week with no flat racing in Britain until Friday. We can’t wait for the turf to start next weekend!
Here is Lucky Lucky Lucky and Sophie hacking around the track. It won’t be long until we see him out again, he is a 3-year-old to look forward to this season.
Truth In Jest makes his seasonal and all weather debut at Newcastle this evening, in the 6:15. Faye McManoman takes the ride, taking off the 3lbs.
Best of luck to his connections.
The sun is out again after a miserable day yesterday. Pictured are two two-year-olds, by Night of Thunder (near-side) and by Camacho (far-side).
One is Roundhay Park, the other Golden Duke. Which one’s which?
We have two runners today, both making their seasonal debuts at Newcastle this evening:
WHATWOULDYOUKNOW runs in the 6:15, over a mile. Sophie Clements takes the ride, claiming 7lbs. He was a 3-time winner last season.
DOUGIES DREAM is only having his 3rd run in the 7:15 Novice race over 7 furlongs. He is a half-brother to our very own Isla Kai. Faye McManoman takes the ride, claiming 3lbs.
Best of luck to all connections.
A beautiful Monday morning to start the week. Helen and Another Investment pictured at the top of Langton Wold Gallops. He seems to have an eye on the camera!
Minxy, one of our yard (Faye’s) cats, keeping a watchful eye over everyone this Sunday morning.
Alex Jary and two-time two-year-old winner, Maybe Even Never.
We have two runners heading up to Newcastle this evening.
Bakr runs in the 6:30, returning from a short break.
Athollblair Boy contests the 8:30. Faye McManoman takes both rides, claiming 3lbs.
Best of luck to all connections!
One of our newest recruits, Cottam Lane, stood with Alex. Owned by The Racing Emporium, he is a very nice addition to the yard.
Happy International Womens Day! What better way to celebrate than with one our most feisty fillies, Woodlands Charm!
An incredibly rare photo of her with all four legs grounded and stood still!
Jess and one of our Dandy Man two-year-olds sharing a moment this morning.
Acklam Express runs in the 12:45 at Meydan this afternoon. He came 3rd in the race last year and Rowan Scott takes the ride.
Best of luck to all connections.
Toni with Piastrella flicking her toes yesterday morning.
We have a new tractor and it’s quite impressive! A serious upgrade from its predecessor. Having a cab is quite a novelty up here!
A pair of our two-year-old fillies enjoying an hour out in the field this afternoon.
Dandy Dinmont and Lara leading Alex and Maybe Even Never around the track. Both horses were nice two-year-olds and we are looking forward to them both this year.
Athollblair Boy runs at Newcastle this evening in the 7:00. He runs again over 6 furlongs and Sophie Clements takes the rides, taking the 7lb off.
Best of luck to all connections.
This is a 2 year old out of the first crop of Saxon Warrior. His grand-dam, Moth, came 3rd in the 1000 Guineas and 4th in the Oaks for Aiden O’Brien.
We’ve had snow all afternoon at Woodlands Stables so you can’t blame him for pitching down for the day!
WHAT A SUPER STAR!
Acklam Express runs an excellent race to finish 2nd in the Group 2 Blue Point Sprint for the second year running.
Only beaten 1 1/2 lengths by odds on favourite, Lazuli, he is certainly flying the flag for Team Tinkler out in Dubai.
Well done to all connections and the team at home, who help make all this possible.
Back to form! Lazuli denies Acklam Express to win the Group 2 Blue Point Stakes at Meydan for William Buick, Charlie Appleby and @godolphin! #RacingDubai pic.twitter.com/uSNQyHh1Vw
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) February 18, 2022