Thursday 8th October, 2026
Talking Bear ran with credit at Southwell on Saturday evening in the seven furlong novice stakes. Jonny Peate said he was a bit keen early on before settling well, then staying on at one pace in the final furlong to be beaten eight lengths by the high rated winner. Jonny thought a more forgiving surface like Kempton would suit him better and that stepping him up to a mile would suit. Following this run he has been given a mark of 69 so we will look for a 0-70 for him in the coming weeks.
Fighting Poet was balloted out of his intended race at Brighton on Tuesday which is a shame as there are few suitable opportunities around for him at present. We will look to run him in a couple of weeks time on either the all-weather or turf. He can run well after a break so hopefully his mini holiday will have done him good.
We are delighted to launch this years ‘Five to Follow’ competition. It is free to enter and this year’s winner will enjoy a meal for four at Box Bush Conservatory Brasserie in Bourton-on-the-Water. Many thanks to them for sponsoring the prize and this new venture is sure to be a huge success for them when they officially open on 15th October. Do visit if you are in the area. To enter this year’s competition, please visit HERE.
Very much looking forward to going to Prague this weekend for a visit to the Pardubicka with the Adlestrop Club organised by Venatour Racing. Around twenty Club members are making the journey and we all very much look forward to embracing this historic race and witnessing the beauty of Prague.
