Richard’s Blog

Dandy Lass showed a bit of promise last night in the fillies maiden at Windsor.  A hot contest, she showed signs of greenness on ground that was a bit on the firm side for her however she was not [...]

Dandy Lass has been declared for the 8pm at Windsor tonight – the one mile maiden fillies.  The syndicate consists of Barnsy, Vince O’Brien and Dave Hall and there is much excitement in the [...]

Muthabir has been declared for the 4.45pm at Stratford on Sunday.  We are stepping him up in trip and Danny Hiskett will ride and take off three pounds.  Having won in January, the handicapper as [...]

A very sunny work morning with both Dandy Lass and Tulane working in preparation for their runs on the flat next week.  Dandy Lass is part owned by Barnsy and hopefully she will make her debut at [...]

Very sadly Kootenay River had to be put to sleep at Kempton yesterday having sustained a serious injury to his hind leg early on in the race.  Obviously everyone is very upset about this and our [...]

Two runners today.  Kootenay River runs in the 3.45pm at Kempton and this is his first run for us having shown good form in bumpers and being placed over hurdles. Hopefully conditions will suit [...]

Viva Rafa ran well yesterday at Huntingdon finishing third in the novice handicap chase.  He travelled and jumped well before tiring in the straight and we will probably drop him back to two and [...]

On the way to Huntingdon to saddle Viva Rafa in the 4.25pm.  Hopefully he will put up a good show in what looks a competitive event.  He looks the type to give the Nut Club some fun over the [...]

Viva Rafa has been declared at Huntingdon tomorrow in the novices handicap chase at 4.25pm with Danny Hiskett onboard.  He’s had the winter off in order to aim for a summer campaign. He has [...]

J Gaye ran a super race in the fillies maiden at Lingfield on Friday.  Given a fine ride by Rab Havlin, she travelled well and stayed on nicely up the straight.  Rab said she would be a better [...]