There may be better views from Racecourse Grandstands around the globe, but not that I have been lucky enough to experience…
That view. Across ancient downland. One distant dwelling. A barn tucked amongst far trees. A view that will have changed very little down the centuries. Tractors tilling the soil as opposed to horse drawn ploughs, but not much else will have changed since racehorses first galloped across these glorious acres…
Third, second, fourth is how our runners went. Spread between Goodwood and Kempton..
No runners today. Or for a day or three…
Stunning sky just now when driving across these Downs. Epsom’s cruise ship of a Grandstand bathed in red glow. Shepherds beware – again…
Frost in the Glens of Scotland according to the radio Weather Report. Weather around. Chill in the dawn air. The times they are a changin….
But no rain around in Paris. Talk of a fast ground Arc. Which will suit some but not others. “Fast ground” and “Longchamps” and “October” fit into the same sentence about as often as blue moons come around. We shall see…
Sad to hear of the passing of Sheikh Ahmed. Whose yellow colours were carried with great distinction by several very good horses. Including the fabulous Mtoto who probably should have won The Arc this day…
“The bright yellow colours that will be carrying so many English hopes….”
