Richard's Blog

Brave Helios found the ground too much on the soft side at Newton Abbot last night.  He needs it on the firmer side these days to be seen at his best and let’s hope we can find more suitable [...]

Off to Newton Abbot today with Brave Helios running at 6pm.  We could have done with the ground drier out more than it has but hopefully he will run another consistent race. Secret Look is [...]

Brave Helios is declared in the 6pm at Newton Abbot tomorrow.  He was a good second last time out at Stratford and hopefully the step up in trip will help.  The ground could do with drying out a [...]

Beautiful People is declared at Southwell on Sunday in the 3 mile handicap hurdle.  She showed improvement following a wind operation on her last run at Stratford and once again will wear a [...]

We have entered Beautiful People and Brave Helios over the next week and hopefully we will find a good opportunity for both of them to follow up their good runs recently. The main jumping string [...]

Had an enjoyable trip to Ireland at the end of last week, with one racing’s most famous owners – Mick Barnes.  We visited Ballyhane Stud in County Carlow, run by Joe Foley who stands Dandy [...]

A wet morning in Gloucestershire’s finest village.  A large percentage of our jumping string are in the process of getting fit for the season ahead. The two-year-olds appear to have come [...]

Tulane ran very pleasingly today in the seven furlong maiden at Leicester.  Appreciating the softer ground and step up in trip, he progressed from his debut to finish third beaten under a length [...]

Off to Windsor today to saddle Golden Deal in the 5.10pm.  She is a nice filly we purchased at the Newmarket Breeze Ups and is by leading sire Havana Gold.  Tom Queally rides and she wears a hood [...]

Both Brave Helios and Beautiful People ran with great credit at Stratford yesterday.  Luckily the rains stayed away and the ground was perfect for both of them.  We knew they both needed further [...]