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‘Too close to call !!’ And so it proved. Highw

‘Too close to call !!’ And so it proved. Highway One (centre) battling back to force a dead heat @lingfieldpark under a fine ride @pjcosgrave Superb photograph by @hoycubed_photography Well done top team at home !! #winnersflowing #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram @coolhurstvineyards

The Great Metropolitan Handicap @epsomdownsracecou

The Great Metropolitan Handicap @epsomdownsracecourse An iconic race. Worth £10,773 to the winner Zilarator in 2000. Worth £12,450 to the winner in 2016 when we were lucky enough to land the race with Barwick. Today’s prize money....?! 🙄🤔😢#keepkicking

With the easing of lockdown, I’m delighted that

With the easing of lockdown, I’m delighted that the purchase of essential racehorses is now permitted. And very much encouraged in these parts !! We will be @tattersalls1766 2-yr-old Breeze Up sales this week. Time for some fun !! You know it makes sense #ownaracehorse

Go well my friend. You helped us to live our dream

Go well my friend. You helped us to live our dream, and you did not deserve for it to end this way. So sad #wargrave

Though I say so myself, I think I’m pretty good

Though I say so myself, I think I’m pretty good at driving a tractor in a straight line. Nearly there, keep kicking !! #walkon

Frosty morning. But spring is definitely in the ai

Frosty morning. But spring is definitely in the air. Light at the end of several tunnels. Keep kicking - nearly there.... #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram

Deep rooted affection. Care. Love. Respect. Consid

Deep rooted affection. Care. Love. Respect. Consideration. The relationship between racehorses and the exceptional staff charged with their welfare. As an industry, we are this morning sickened, sad, battered and bruised. But we will not be tarred by one brush. We will stand together, and shout of the bond between human and equine from the rooftops. When we are allowed, it will be ‘Open House’ here at Robins Farm for all to come and see the true tale. #welfare #love #racehorsesofinstagram #stablestaff

June 21st. Let The Games Commence !!! If all is we

June 21st. Let The Games Commence !!! If all is well, and the numbers tell a decent tale, how about delaying Royal Ascot a week ? Starting on June 22nd as opposed to June 15th. Now that would be something to look forward to....#summeroffun

‘Racing miles clear in the closing stages’. Pa

‘Racing miles clear in the closing stages’. Passionova bolts up under Shane Kelly on only her second start - much to look forward to, and we can dream a little. Huge congratulations to winning owners Paul Bowden and Sir John and Lady Ritblat. And massive thanks to the superb team at home #winners #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram

A solitary work watcher by the gallops as recent L

A solitary work watcher by the gallops as recent Lingfield winner Atomic Jack heads off into the mist #winners #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram

Superb ride from Richard Johnson to get Atomic Jac

Superb ride from Richard Johnson to get Atomic Jack’s head in front on the line !! The wonderful start to a huge year ahead continues. Congratulations to winning owners, and massive thanks to the stellar and hard working team at home. #winners #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram

Superb ride from Adam Kirby to get Confrerie’s h

Superb ride from Adam Kirby to get Confrerie’s head in front last night at Kempton Park. Confrerie now a 5 time winner. Congratulations to winning owners the Ratnasingham family, Ralph Marshall and Richard Foden - Richard’s 50th winner as an owner !! Fantastic start to our year, and all credit to the brilliant team at home #winners #robinsfarm #racehorsesofinstagram #horseracing

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