Richard's Blog

An early start to get to Doncaster sales in time to sell Brave Helios who was lot 4.  The eight-year-old has done us proud, having won twice and been placed on numerous occasions for the yard. [...]

A morning of cantering and schooling in wind and drizzle. Lady Of Authority was well backed when down in class at Kempton yesterday, however she continues to disappoint on the track.  Although [...]

A productive morning of cantering and jumping, with Tom Bellamy joining his brother Archie in riding out – rivaling The Bellamy Brothers greatest hits. Tom schooled Lazio (pictured) over [...]

Arctic Chief ran on well after the last to finish fifth, beaten four lengths at Uttoxeter yesterday.  They didn’t go much of a pace early on and after being out-paced turning for home, he [...]

Following a busy work morning, it’s off to Uttoxeter today to saddle Arctic Chief in the last.  Hopefully he can produce his homework in the exam room today. Barnsy got up early to see his [...]

We have declared Arctic Chief for Uttoxeter tomorrow in the 2 mile handicap hurdle.  He is a horse that has had his problems but has always worked well and hopefully there will not be too much [...]

Had a productive work morning on Saturday with owners John Rosbotham and Helen Nixseaman coming along to watch Arctic Chief do his final piece of work before he runs at Uttoxeter on Wednesday. [...]

A sunny September day with some schooling for Arctic Chief in preparation for his race at Uttoxeter next Wednesday. It was great to welcome Alex Benton and his girlfriend Clemmie this morning to [...]

Bella’s Vision didn’t look overly interested once outpaced in yesterday’s novice hurdle at Stratford.  Maybe a step up in trip would help but she certainly doesn’t appear to be living up to her [...]

Western Storm travelled and jumped well for much of the way at Worcester yesterday only to be collared after the last.  He very much looked the winner two out but was giving the winner a stone [...]