From Riyadh…
After an anxious few hours sitting on a Saudi Arabian runway, Harriet and Ben’s flight has just landed. Behind schedule – but so what in the bigger scheme…
Typically, both were loath to leave the horses behind. But the team on the ground, both the local grooms and friends rallying, will ensure that all is well. Hoping very much that there will be a flight out by the end of the week…
Cheltenham and the fanfare and the roar all seem a little inconsequential when set against the troubling times elsewhere. A huge relief to get our guys back on home soil, and it would be fabulous if four horses’ heads are looking over Downs House stable doors by this time next week…
Sandown on Saturday. After a dry week and watering, the rains came on Friday. “Soft, Heavy in places” – described as “bottomless” by plenty. Not quite what we expected at declaration time on Thursday, and certainly not playing to Gooloogong’s strengths…
Having said that, he ran a mighty mighty race. And running down to the second last in second place, there was a moment…
It was not to be – but he jumped and travelled like the good horse we know him to be, and there are some decent options ahead under both codes. Aintree, The Chester Cup consolation race, a valuable Fakenham Handicap Hurdle, Auteuil, Punchestown, Nashville….
Barney with a fabulous gathering of friends on track, Mark and Lavinia Sherwood and Francis Reid, Clancy – a happy day at the races…
Tallulah in Rome to watch Italy make rugby history. Scotland stunning the French. Some 6 Nations this has been…
India World T20 Champions. George Russell fastest in Australia. QPR disappearing down the table…
Just over 24 hours to “The Roar”…
Let The Games Commence….
Italian celebrations – thoroughly deserved…
