Richard’s Blog

Bluenose Belle is declared at Fontwell tomorrow in the mares novices limited handicap hurdle run at 4.30pm.   This is her first run in a handicap and hopefully the ground will be on the safe [...]

Pleased to report that Idas Boy appears fine apart from a few little cuts to a hind leg following his run in the world’s greatest steeplechase on Saturday.  It was certainly a memorable day for [...]

Very pleased to report that we have declared Idas Boy for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday and Harry Bannister is booked to ride.  Obviously there is much excitement at Adlestrop and [...]

Delighted to have confirmed Idas Boy (pictured) this morning for the Grand National on Saturday.  He looks in great form and fingers crossed all goes to plan between now and Saturday.  Much [...]

Lizzie Rey didn’t jump with any fluency today at Warwick and found the pace too hot early on.  Finn wisely pulled her up when out of contention half a mile from home.  Finn thought we should [...]

Bluenose Belle (pictured) settled better in her novice hurdle at Ludlow last week and finished third behind two useful types.  She will now have a handicap mark and hopefully we can find a [...]

A great win for Lizzie Rey at Southwell yesterday under an excellent ride from Finn Lambert.  She jumped and travelled far better in first time cheekpieces. Taking it up going towards the last [...]

Swift Jet (pictured) runs at Uttoxeter today in the two and a half mile novices hurdle run at 4.10pm.  It is a competitive event however the ground should be on the safe side and we are dropping [...]

The first day of the Festival and I’ve been asked to pass on some fancies for the week.   Having attended a few previews and heard plenty of opinions, hopefully the following will give you a run [...]

A busy Monday on the eve of the Festival with lots of visitors, including some of Idas Boy’s owners who came to see him in action on the gallops.  The Jockey Club comms team also visited to film [...]