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September 2007 Just when things were looking
so good, racing has a really nasty way of biting you on
the backside, and today it took a really large chunk out
of The Sherington Partnership. Paix Eternelle was going
so well and looking a million dollars, but today suffered
a serious injury to her tendon and when our vet Ed Brett
arrived and scanned her he advised us to retire her with
immediate effect.This is a terrible blow for all concerned
as after her enforced lay off due to injury last season,
she really did seem to be back in such good shape and
we were all looking forward to a successful season with
her as she was definitely a winner waiting to happen!!
I think that the biggest shame of all is that we never
did get her on the racecourse, and so do not even have
a happy memory of a good day out to help ease the pain,
but I'm sure we will all come to terms with it, and push
on with other projects. I am already in the process of
sourcing a replacement, lets hope we start getting a bit
more luck. Nellie will now be sold as a broodmare, and
with winning bumper form she should fetch decent money,
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23 September
2007 Palila had her first spin over hurdles today
at Uttoxeter. This daughter of the high class Petoski,homebred
by Mrs Robeson, is not over big but certainly has an engine,
as she showed on her only racecourse visit last year at
Ludlow when she finished third. She travelled to the races
really well, and settled in to her stable at the course
with not a bother on her. Unfortunately when she was led
onto the racecourse proper, and she got into the pre-parade
ring, the atmosphere of the day started to get to her
and she got a little warm and decidedly on edge. Saddling
her was a bit of a trial as by this time she had got herself
terribly stirred up, and was sweating heavily. Just when
we were thinking that nothing more could go wrong, Stuart
was giving the girth a last pull up to make sure that
the saddle didn't slip, when the girth strap on Sams saddle
broke, this meant tack off and on again and Palila was
a rather late entry into the paddock. After all this she
went on to run a very creditable fifth, which considering
how much energy she wasted before the start, was a very
good effort- when she learns to settle down a bit she
will definitely be doing herself more justice. All in
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September 2007 Yet another bright and sunny morning
on the gallops, and it was good to see Geoff Bridgford
over to see Paix Eternelle and Bobby Gee. Both are still
only cantering at the moment as both will need a bit of
soft ground before they will be seen on the racecourse
so there is no hurry with either. Saying that Paix Eternelle
has not quite come on as quickly as Bobby Gee, so she
was just asked to do a bit extra this week to get a bit
of the excess weight off that she has acquired during
her year off. It was nice to see her come back so well,
but she is just keeping her condition a bit too long.Chris,
Tim and the Lynns were also in to see Bobby Gee, they
have never had an interest in a horse before, and have
taken the last places in the club, it has been a pleasure
to answer all of their questions and give them an insight
into the racing world, like us all they can't wait to
get on to the course.Alan Gibson was also in to see his
horses, but unfortunately he had to leave before Important
Business began the next phase of his training and began
doing some steady canters up the all weather, he really
does look fantastic, and just floats over the ground.
This one really could be top class!! During the past week
he has also been to the jumps paddock and started to walk
and trot over a few poles, and pop some tiny fences, Stuart
was really pleased with him and says he was very sensible
and careful at his obstacles which bodes well for the
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27 August
2007. Another beautiful day, and another chance to get
over to the yard to see the horses. I must say they
are really looking well, as good as I can remember in
fact, and hopes are really high for the new season.
Let's hope that all remain fit and well, and that there
are no nasty surprises during the next few weeks and
months. With morning work done it was a chance for us
to get across to Huntingdons Bank Holiday fixture, where
Sam Jones had four rides. Always a good day out it really
did reinforce Saturdays feeling of the season getting
underway, although the weather was just slightly different
from a cold and wet Monday at Folkestone!! Having seen
Maurice and Ginny Folley on Saturday it was very kind
of them to invite us to their car and have a couple
of drinks with them and share their pic-nic, it was
a lovely way to spend the afternoon, and a real coincidence
when we realised that Pattie, another member of Nick
Brown Racing and an owner of Bobby Gee as well, was
parked behind, and they all knew each other, The Club
that runs Bobby Gee this year really seems to be gathering
a head of steam socially!!! This could be some season,
and I am not looking forward to the bar bill!!
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25 August
2007. Just like the folks in the hot air balloon that
flew low and fast over Fences Farm this morning, there
was a real feeling of lift off as the horses stepped
up their preparation and began cantering. In truth a
few of the more forward ones have been cantering for
a little while now, but it is when ours start to increase
the tempo that you get the real feeling that the new
season is just around the corner. It was a wonderful
morning to be out and about, and that usually means
that a few owners show up to see their horses and today
was no exception. It was a great pleasure to show Maurice
and Ginny Folley around the place,it was their first
visit to Fences and the first time they had seen their
horse Bobby Gee, I think they really enjoyed their visit
and were very impressed with the facilities and relaxed
and friendly atmosphere on the yard.Alan Gibson also
called in to see Bobby Gee and his other horse, Important
Business.
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14 July 2007
What a beautiful day to be out and about with the horses.
It was the first opportunity I'd had since the horses
came back, to get across to Fences Farm, and it was a
really enjoyable day. I had spoken to Mrs Robeson during
the week and she had told me how pleased she was with
Paix Eternelle, and how much she had changed, and although
I expected her to be bigger and better for her season
off I had not expected to see such a change in her, It
was as if she were a differnt horse! She has filled out
so much and really grown into the most beautiful mare,
I can't wait to see her on the racecourse!! The photo
shows her with Sam Jones who was having his second day
back in the saddle after his unfortunate break in early
May. He rode three lots and showed no ill effects, so
it seems that it will not be too long before we are seeing
him back on the racecourse. Bobby Gee who can be seen
in the photo being ridden by his lass Cara, is looking
great too, along with Important Business, who is currently
starting his exercise on the horse walker.On the gallops
it was Oration that went through his paces before his
intended run at Uttoxeter this week, along with Michael
and Fiona Kehoes' Checked Shirt who is entered in the
same race. Bobby Gees' baby sister,a grey mare by Silver
Patriach was also on the all weather as she builds up
to her debut which should not be too far away. Anyone
wishing to join the Nick Brown Racing Club and enjoy going
to the races with Bobby Gee this winter should get in
touch with me via the Contacts page as there are only
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3 July 2007
Paix Eternelle returned from her season long rest and
recuperation today and looks really well. She has spent
the summer at grass on the farm of Sherington Partnership
member Ann Garratt, and has done herself really well.
She will now start her pre-training, and all being well
should be back on the racecourse in the Autumn. With the
new Mares Only Hurdle races coming about this year, the
final of which is at Cheltenham on Gold Cup day, we can
surely have some fancy dreams about our bumper winning
mare!! |
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1 July 2007
Last night saw the great and the good of the Oakley Hunt
gather at Bedford Rugby Club for their annual Summer Ball.
As a fund raising measure a silent auction was held and
I was pleased to be able to donate a seasons membership
of Nick Brown Racing as one of the auction items. Congratulations
go to Mr Ted Wootton, who was the winner with the highest
bid of £1000, we hope he will enjoy his time on
the racecourse with Bobby Gee. Thanks must go to the organising
committee who put on such a great do!! I look forward
to next years re-newal!! |
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16 June 2007
Although the National Hunt season is winding down there
is always something going on at Fences Farm. There are
only a couple of horses left in to run through the summer
months, so his gives Stuart a bit of time to spend with
his daughter Harriet, and get round to a few shows and
events where she competes on her pony Topic. Harriet and
Topic are a formidable duo, and compete with considerable
success. As you can see from the photos she puts in a
great deal of time at home schooling and practicing dressage
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June 2007 In the next few weeks the National Hunt Sales
season moves across the Irish Sea, with two quality
sales at Goffs and Tattersalls. There really are some
quality pedigrees on show, and the horses are sure to
make a fair few Euros. One page that is of particular
interest to me is Lot 193, at the Tattersalls Derby
Sale at the end of the month. This is a half brother
to Important Business, who as you know is held in very
high regard by Mrs Robeson and all that are connected
with him. Lot 193 is a 3 year old, by Bob Back, who
is the sire of really good horses such as Putty Road,
Bobs Return, Thisthatandtother,Back In Front, Calling
Brave, Bacchanal, Kerryhead Windfarm, and Bob Bob Bobbin
to name but a few. I am sure this horse would be a fine
investment for a Partnership, providing excellent fun
with the distinct possibility of a financial gain as
Important Business goes on to show the potential quality
of the family. I have already got commitment to half
of an 8 member partnership, and anyone wishing to join
and have one, two, three or even all of the four remaining
shares should contact me as soon as possible. Shares
are priced at £4000 each, with a further £175/month
to cover all costs.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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29 May 2007
Now that the National Hunt season has drawn to a close
and the rigours of the Doncaster Spring Sales are done
and dusted,it may be time for those of us with very little
interest in the Flat to take a holiday. On this note may
I take the opportunity to introduce you to Casa Laranja,
a villa built and owned by Dave and Jo Ann Yates. Dave
has been an owner with Nick Brown Racing from the very
start, and is a member of The Tyringham Partnership, who
had so much success with Olney Lad, and now have Important
Business in training. Their villa, situated on the Silver
Coast of Portugal can be rented for very reasonable rates
through their own web-site www.casalaranja.co.uk
which also features a host of photographs and further
information about the area. So go-on treat yourself and
take a break at Casa Laranja, and you never know if you
mention Nick Brown Racing you may even get a discount!!
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27 May 2007
Notnowcato wins on the Curragh!! I can sense that you
are surprised that this event even gets a mention on this
site, but what you may not know is that 'Cato' was bred
by Mrs Robeson and her brother Sir Evelyn de Rothschild
at Southcourt Stud,near Leighton Buzzard.This is a fantastic
achievement for both of them and all of the staff at the
stud, and our congratulations go out to all!! The horse
is a really tough superstar and is leased to Mrs Robesons
nephews Anthony and David in whos colours he runs. Last
season 'Cato' won the richest race in Europe when he won
the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York, and ended
the season being the tenth best racehorse in the world,
on official classifications. Let's hope there is more
to come, and congratulations to all connected with him!!
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May 2007 It was good to see Sam on Saturday. His leg is
healing well and he is no longer sufferung any pain. The
only thing that is painfull at the moment for him is the
boredom. He is a very fit and active 18 year old, so not
being able to do much is really frustrating for him. So
it was no surprise to see him on the quad bike this weekend
and the way he was flying about he will be breaking something
else soon!! But at least it gets him out of the house
and he can get a little fresh air.
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May 2007 Cyd Charisse seems to have come out of last nights
race in good form, and now she will have a few days off
to recover.I think the owners will probably need the same
sort of recovery period as well!! Anyone interested in
joining Nick Brown Racing for the coming season and becoming
an owner of Bobby Gee will need to get in touch quickly
as places are becoming very thin on the ground!! Bobby's
Uttoxeter form just gets better and better, and judging
by the rush of applications in the last 2 weeks it seems
as though a lot of people out there are starting to realise
just how much fun could be had with him next season. For
those of you that are interested, please give me a call,
or apply on line via the application form on the home
page.
19 May 2007
WELL DONE CYD CHARISSE!!! And congratulations to her
owners Dale and Nicole. Cyd broke her maiden tag tonight
at Uttoxeter,under a great ride from Jamie Moore she
took up the running between the second and third last
and went on to win by by 2 lengths. Cyd has really come
to herself in the last couple of months and running
on good ground really helps her.I'm pleased to say that
the win was not unexpected, and when I spoke to Nicole
on Friday morning after the declarations were published
I even advised her to wear her best dress for the photos!!
Well done to all, and lets hope that's a good omen for
the new season.
18 May 2007 As with all National Hunt yards
at this time of year, things are slowing down. The two
year olds have come in from the stud and been broken in,
ridden about for a few days and returned to spend an other
year at grass.This is a very important part of their development,
as all the lessons they learn at this stage of their life
will stay with them throughout their career.The stables
will have their spring steam clean to rid them of any
bugs that may be lurking there, so that all the horses
can start from fresh when they come back in July.Keeping
a clean yard is all important for horse health and therefore
performance. Rock Wren ran another
grand race at Towcester on Monday evening. He was a
close fourth beaten less than 2 lengths. The race did
not quite work out as wished as he was caught between
the devil and the deep blue sea in pursuit of the eventual
winner and was in second for most of the final furlong
but swallowed by a couple of challengers from the rear
on the line. It was still a good run, and he looks like
a good fun little horse for next season.
Cyd Charisse is declared to run at Uttoxeter
tomorrow evening and looking at the confirmed decs this
morning it would seem that she has a good chance, so
fingers crossed for her owners Nicole and Dale. I've
told Nicole to wear her best dress for the photos!!!
1 May 2007. Just when the new season gets
under way, and all looks well for Sam with a winner on
his first ride on Sunley Shines at Ludlow on Sunday, it
all goes wrong today. It was a bit more than a pinch and
a punch for the first of the month for him when he was
unseated at the second fence in a chase at Wincanton and
suffered a broken leg, Roddie Greene, whos horse fell
and brought down Sams mount, was also in a bad way with
what seemed to be a serious shoulder injury.Sam spent
the night in hospital in YeoviI and was seemingly in good
spirits, but that could be more to do with the gas and
air he was on when he called than actually being free
from pain. We wish both lads a speedy recovery and hope
they are back on the racecourse soon. I am pleased to
report that both horses seemed to be fine after the incident.
28 April Some things in racing
are very hard to take, and today is no exception. Coralbrook
was in the process of running a great race at Market Rasen
today when he suffered a fatal heart attack and died on
the run in. Coral really was a gentleman, and as Stuart
said 'you would have to go a long way to find a nicer
horse'. He was a lovely character, so very nice natured,
and although not a world beater, he was a real favourite
in the yard. Our thoughts are with Mrs Robeson and all
her staff at Fences Farm. As is
often the way in racing, only an hour after the sad
loss of Coralbrook,there was an up turn in fortune when
Rock Wren did his best to cheer everyone up by finishing
a good fourth in the concluding bumper. He is tough
and genuine and not devoid of speed, so it looks like
he has a bit of a future. It made the journey home for
everyone a lot easier. |
26 April 2007
Sorry for the lack of up-dates recently but the day job
took over!! Congratulations to Nicole Langstaffe and Dale
Hing, owners of Cyd Charisse who was second yesterday
in a Mares Only Maiden Hurdle at Fontwell. Dale and Nicole
are great sports and have been so patient with Cyd and
yesterday it was great to see her repay some of their
faith in her. It will not be too long before she goes
one better! (That will be a party)!! Important
Business has been put away for the summer, as we did
not think it right to risk a nice horse like him on
this quick ground. We are really looking forward to
having him back next season!!
Bobby Gee is on holiday at Michael and Fiona
Kehoes, and the great news is that I have managed to
secure him on loan for another season and he will run
for The Nick Brown Racing Club. The club will consist
of 20 members, each paying £20 per week and anyone
wishing to join can get in touch with me through the
contacts page, but hurry as there are currently only
three places left!! Bobby should give the Club a really
good season, as he is a very nice horse, the form of
his last run at Uttoxeter was boosted last weekend when
a horse that he beat by nearly 38 lengths won a handicap
off of a mark of 92. This performance, on paper,puts
him on a handicap mark of around 118 and therefore better
than Olney Lad was at the same time of his career. So
as you can see there is plenty to look forward to!!
Paix Eternelle is back with her old pal Percy
at Colin and Ann Garratts farm where she spent last
summer, she looks magnificent, and we are all really
excited to be getting her back as the form of her bumpers
is working really well and she should easily be able
to win her share of hurdle races in the season to come.
Coralbrook is declared to run at Market Rasen
tomorrow, he has disappointed over fences and has seemingly
lost his confidence over the larger obstacles, so a
return to hurdles should be in his favour. He schooled
very well over them in the week and we are hopeful that
he will regain his zest for the job and run well.
Tomorrow also marks the beginning of the career
of the next generation from Mrs Robesons wonderful mare
Wren Warbler. Troglodyte has already started the ball
rolling and has run well all year without getting his
head in front, now it is the turn of his younger brother
Rock Wren, who has been doing all the right things at
home, and should run nicely on his debut. Good luck
to all!! |
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2 April 2007 Good news today as the vet was at Michael
and Fiona Kehoes to scan Paix Eternelles' leg to check
that it has healed sufficiently for her to be turned out
in the field for her summer holidays, and the results
were very good indeed. The treatment ,and subsequent exercise
programme over the winter have had a very good effect,
and on the scan there were no longer any signs of injury
- infact it was difficult for the vet to find the area
of the original problem. A very good result indeed, and
The Sherington Partnership can now very much look forward
to getting her back next season. |
1 April 2007
A beautiful day, and a great opportunity to catch up
with friends at the Oakley Hunt Point To Point. There
was a massive crowd, which just goes to show the ever
increasing popularity of this amateur form of our wonderful
sport. The fields were not massive, but the racing was
enjoyable non the less, and it was great to see a large
number of children there with their parents, as these
are racegoers of the future. There were plenty very
nice picnics, and I think we managed to find quite a
few, and indulge in the hospitality of the hosts, I
think there were more than one or two sore heads the
next morning (you know who you are)!!
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31 March 2007
A beautiful morning on the gallops this morning, certainly
makes up for the wind and rain earlier in the winter!!
It was good to see John Mills and Steve Bocking at the
yard this morning, they came over to give their horse
Bobby Gee a pat and a polo by way of a send off, as he
left Fences Farm this morning to have a brief spell at
Michael and Fione Kehoes before he has his summer holidays
at home in the field. He gave us a few good days out this
winter, and I must thank Mr and Mrs Ginzel for kindly
leasing him to The Sherington Partnership for the season.
It was also a pleasure to see Alan Gibson pitch up as
well,Alan has been a regular visitor to the yard since
he became involved with The Tyringham Partnership, and
enjoyed some fabulous days with Olney Lad. He chose a
good morning to come over, as he was able to see his horse
Important Business do his first piece of stronger work
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26 March 2007 Important Business has come out of his debut
race at Wincanton in really good form. He has taken it
all in his stride and settled back into his routine well,
which is always a major plus after they have made their
first visit tom the track. Bobby Gee came back a little
stiff and sore after Uttoxeter, and with the ground rapidly
changing to good and faster we have decided to call it
a day with him for the season. He has done The Sherington
Partnership proud and was just what they needed to get
them on the course this season after the unfortunate injury
to Paix Eternelle. We look forward to having him back
next season and running him in the Nick Brown Racing Club
membership of which starts at only £20/week. What
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19 March 2007 The good run continues!!! Important
Business (Yorkie to his friends) made his racecourse debut
today at Wincanton and ran really well, finishing second,
and only beaten 1 1/2 lengths by a well regarded horse
from the Paul Nicholls yard. On a day that saw all four
seasons show up, with hail, snow, sunshine and rain, the
four hardy members of the Tyringham Partnership that found
the courage and time to make the long trek to Somerset
were well rewarded for their efforts. Yorkie took the
day in his stride, he travelled down well and was really
relaxed in the run up to the race, and during the preliminaries.During
the race itself he was perfectly positioned by Jimmy Macarthy,
and despite getting a little nudge as he cut the corner
coming into the home straight he had a trouble free passage.
The pace really quickened once they came into the home
straight, and coming through the wings of the last Jimmy
thought he had the race won, only for the favourite to
show his greater experience and prevail close home. Despite
coming second Important Business has definitely shown
us that he has a load of ability and he should be winning
his bumper soon. We may even consider a crack at the Aintree
Bumper on Grand National day,as he will come on a bundle
for the experience, and may be even better going left
handed.Well done again to Mrs Robeson and her team, and
on a personal note I must say a big thankyou to the members
of The Tyringham Partnership who had both the patience
to wait for the right horse, and the faith in me to find
them one, after the sad loss of Olney Lad, I hope I have
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March 2007 What a busy weekend it has been, with the great
day at Uttoxeter yesterday it was back to the computer
and telephone this morning. I was ringing all of the members
of The Tyringham Partnership to tell them the exciting
news that Important Business was declared to run at Wincanton
tomorrow afternoon and that he just managed to scrape
into the race. The race looks half decent but we think
a bit of this horse and we are all looking forward to
him running. Good Luck to all!! Both
Bobby Gee and Cettis Warbler seem to have come out of
yesterdays races in good form. They both came home last
night and put their heads straight in the manger which
is always a good sign (it took us a little longer to
get up the pub for our tea). They will now have a few
days off and spend some time in the paddock to relax
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17 March 2007
Bobby Gee and Cettis Warbler both ran at Uttoxeter today,and
what a day it turned out out to be!! Bobby ran first in
the 2 1/2 mile novices hurdle, and settled in rear, he
was out-paced down the back straight but stayed on very
very well after turning for home finishing a running on
third. This was a good run and a definite improvement
on his Leicester run, this gives us lots of options for
the future and it should not be too long before Bobby
finds himself in the winners spot.There were a few members
of The Sherington Partnership that made it to the races
and they enjoyed a wonderful day out as this was Uttoxeters
big day of the year, and with an estimated crowd of 15,000
there really was some atmosphere!! Well done to Bobby,lovely
to see him come home safe and sound, and we are all looking
forward to him running again soon. Although
we were all really delighted with the performance of
Bobby Gee it was Cettis Warbler who really stole the
show, putting in her usual display of electric jumping
she battled on really well to the line to win the 2
mile 5 furlong handicap chase. She really loves Uttoxeter
and always puts up such a good show there. Her form
figures at the track read 121, and the second was earlier
this season after being off for a year and getting beaten
a neck by a very progressive horse.Her jumping is amazing
(even Stuart enjoys schooling her)!! Jimmy Macarthy
her regular pilot really loves her and has told Mrs
Robeson that if she could find a race with a fence every
six strides she would be unbeatable!! It was a real
team effort and it was nice for the members of The Sherington
Partnership to go into the winners enclosure and welcome
Cetti home as if she were their own, it is so nice to
be part of a smaller yard where we can all enjoy each
others horses.Well done Big Cetts and congratulations
to Mrs Robeson and her team, and thankyou all for a
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Bobby Gee has been declared today for a Novices Hurdle
at Uttoxeter, with Jimmy Macarthy in the plate, the drying
ground will not be a problem and he seems to have improved
since his Leicester run so we are hopeful of a good run
tomorrow. Cettis Warbler is also declared in the 2 mile
5 Furlong Handicap Chase with Jimmy on board, and hopefully
she will go nicely as well. |
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March 2007 Not so much luck for Sam today as his mount
Overstreand was well beaten in The World Hurdle, but just
to be riding in a Championship race at his age is amazing.
He had a good spin on his other ride, Desert Tommy, for
trainer Evan Williams, who finished a game sixth in the
Pertemps Final. Again he gave the horse a peach of a ride.
14 March 2007 WELL DONE SAM. Today
Sam Jones rode the winner of The Coral Cup at the Cheltenham
Festival. This is some performance from an eighteen year
old boy, and one that just goes to show what a rare talent
he is. The winner, Burntoak Boy is trained by Dr Richard
Newland, and it is also a terrific training performance
by him as the nine year old has really improved since
joining his small string. For Sam it was just a thrill
to be riding at the Festival, to win was beyond all his
dreams, for a lad of his age and experience to have a
ride on all four days of the Festival is testament enough
of his riding abilities and goes to show just what a future
he has in the sport. We will continue to use Sam whenever
he is available, but unfortunately he is suspended from
riding for a few days from Saturday and will not be able
to ride Bobby Gee at Uttoxeter, or Important Business
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7 March 2007
Two bits of disappointing news this morning. Firstly Bobby
Gee will not be going to either Market Rasen or Plumpton
at the weekend as his bloods are just not quite right.
He has got over his infection, but the vet says he just
needs a few more days, we could take a chance and run
him, but the opinion is that it would take a long time
for him to recover from his exertions, so the decision
has been made to abort plans for this weekend and go to
Uttoxeter on the 17th. Important Business will also be
staying at home tomorrow as the weather has continued
to thwart us and the ground at Wincanton is soft, (and
I have heard it said that it is the softest they have
been for 25 years), so we will have to continue to be
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6 March 2007.
Bobby Gee is now entered for both Market Rasen on Sunday
and Plumpton on Monday. If the results of todays blood
tests are OK, and the vets give the go-ahead to work tomorrow
then it should be all systems go for him to take up one
of these engagements.We will have a close look at the
entries before we decide which race to declare him for.
As the going is very likely to be heavy at both venues,
and he is engaged in the first race on both cards, the
decision will rest entirely on the strength of the likely
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3 March 2007
Another routine work day at Fences Farm, Bobby Gee just
did his two canters, as he recovers from the slight set
back he suffered about a week ago. He will be scoped on
Monday and if all is well he will do a piece of work on
Tuesday, and if that goes to plan he could take up an
engagement he holds at Market Rasen on Sunday.Important
Business worked with Cettis Warbler and again went very
well, he is feeling very very well (as you can see from
the photo) and is entered for a Bumper at Wincanton on
Thursday, but it will have to dry up considerably for
him to take his place, and this looks very unlikely to
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March 2007 Important Business has not been declared for
either Kempton nor Huntingdon this weekend as it is felt
that the ground is too soft for him. The weather has been
kind for the last couple of days and there was some hope
that it may dry up enough to let him take his chance,
but unfortunately Kempton is still heavy, soft in places,
and Huntingdon is soft, heavy in places, but there is
a horrible forecast for Sunday, so we will be patient
and wait. He will be entered for a Bumper at Wincanton
on Thursday, and we just hope that the weather turns in
our favour and the ground gets better.There really is
no point in pulling a nice prospect like him about on
very soft ground, the rest of the family have all appreciated
a sound surface, and he is so athletic we cannot see him
being any different.One thing's for sure Important Business
needs to go to the races for the first time and have an
enjoyable experience as this will set him up for the rest
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26 February
2007 Important Business (Yorkie) was entered today for
two races over the weekend.They are both National Hunt
Flat Races (Bumpers), but his participation in either
of them very much hinges on the weather, and the resulting
ground conditions, as he is too nice to be running on
very soft ground, especially on debut.The going at Kempton
on Saturday, and Huntingdon on Sunday is reported to be
soft, with Huntingdon also giving it heavy heavy in places,
and with the weather looking decidedly unsettled for the
rest of the week, his first day at the races may have
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24 February 2007 Yesterday Troglodyte put up a brave and
very gutsy performance to finish second (beaten 1 1/2
lengths) at Warwick.Being first off the bridle he kept
on responding to Sam Jones urgings and was running on
at the end. For those that have not seen him on the racecourse
Troggie is tiny,barely standing 15.2 hh, but he really
is all heart, the more you ask of him the more he gives.
It was a normal work day today, Bobby
was limited to just a canter as he gets over his slight
set-back, and Important Business did another good piece
of work. Troggie has come out of his race in grand form,
he trotted out of his stable and jig joggged all the
way to the paddock where he spent the morning relaxing,as
all the horses do after a run, he may be small but he
really is all heart, the similarity to his dam Wren
Warbler is uncanny.
There has been considerable controversy surrounding
the ride that Sam gave the horse yesterday, as he was
referred to the HRA in Shaftesbury Avenue, because he
was seen to hit the horse 40 times throughout the race.
This point is undeniable, as what cannot speak cannot
lie and the video of the race proves this, but it must
be said that some of the strikes were in the back hand
position, and most importantly everytime he struck the
horse it responded. No doubt Sam broke the rules and
deserves to be punished, but I hope the Stewards take
into account the fact that the horse has come out of
the race having hardly turned a hair, and if they view
the recording of Troggies first race in a bumper they
will see that Sam had to ride the horses ears off from
almost flag fall, and he again responded all the way
to the line to finish a good third, it's just the way
that Troggie is. In my opinion Sam is still again a
great young talent and I hope he learns his lesson from
this unfortunate event, and he comes through it an even
better Jockey, and one that I will be delighted to use
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23 February
2007 Bobby Gee was scoped today, and he was found to be
slightly mucky, so he will be put on the easy list for
about a week and have some anti-biotics to clear him up.
He should br ready to run again in about 2 weeks. Not
the end of the world but a bit frustrating non the less.Troglodyte
(seen here on the right of Bobby) is running at Warwick
this afternoon, and we wish Mrs Robeson and all her staff
all the best, hope he has a good run, and brings back
a few pennies!!
21 February 2007
Bobby Gee was due to be declared for a race at Haydock
tomorrow, but unfortunately when the results of his blood
test came back it showed an increased fibrinogen level,indicating
an inflamation somewhere,and so we were unable to declare
him. This is only a minor set back, and he should be fine
in a couple of days and we will continue to enter him
up. The biggest dissapointment is that he will not now
be eligible to run in the fixed brush final,but as we
only got him in December, and he is a bonus, then we should
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16 February
2007 Bobby has been entered for his next race, which all
being well will be at Haydock on 22 February. This will
be over the French style Fixed Brush hurdles which we
think will suit him well. Unfortunately Sam will not be
able to ride as he is banned that day, Mrs Robeson has
also entered Troglodyte in the same race so jockey bookings
will be left until nearer the day. Stuart schooled Bobby
over hurdles this morning and he was very good indeed.
The Leicester race has certainly sharpened his jumping
up, not that he was any thing but good in that race, he
is just quicker over his obstacles now–something
that can only come with experience.
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February 2007 Yorkies work was stepped up a fraction today,
moving on from the canters he has been doing all through
January, he was asked to go just a shade quicker today
and did it really well, lengthening nicely and looking
extremely athletic in the process. He looks a really nice
prospect, and must be getting Jo, his work rider, excited
as no one can get her off of him at the moment. |
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2 February 2007
The draw was made today to decide the name of the Mutamam
gelding that I purchased at the DBS Sale at Cheltenham
for The Tyringham Partnership. There were some great names
put forward by the members, and the winning name was Important
Business, which was the suggestion of Ivan and Jackie
Lawrence, who are new to the partnership this year. Import
Business will be his official name, but I am sure he will
continue to be called Yorkie
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February 2007 Bobby seems to be fine this morning, and
will now have a couple of days in the field to recover
from his exertions, before being ridden around on a few
hacks during the next week or so. These things are all
designed to help him unwind after his trip to Leicester.
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31 January 2007
Bobby ran at Leicester today. Again he looked magnificent
in the paddock – probably better than he did at
Warwick – and he looked really well that day. Again
Sam was able to ride, and the plan was to get Bobby to
settle in rear and slowly make his way into the race and
finish as well as possible, although winning looked unlikely
with a 2/7 favourite in the race, and us at 66/1. As it
panned out Sam rode a great race, settling Bobby in rear,
and, jumping really well for his first time, he came through
to be just a length off the lead going to two out before
the superior speed of the leaders began to tell. Bobby
still gave his all and stayed on to finish a very game
third, which is a good performance for his hurdling debut.
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27 January 2007
Cettis Warbler resumed her career after a slight injury
today. She ran at Uttoxeter, the scene of her finest hour
when she won the Listed Mares Only Chase Final in March
2005. She looked really well as you can see from the photos,
and ran a great race jumping so well and leading over
the last, only to be worn down on the run in to be beaten
a neck. This was a fine effort, and one that bodes well
for the future. |
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25 January 2007
Bobby Gee has been entered for a number of races lately
but the preferred option is a race at Leicester, where
he will have a course that should suit and a trip that
we think will be ideal. The race has a value of £10,000
so will be a hot affair, but the main point is to go,
get round safely, and let him enjoy himself. |
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January 2007 Bobby schooled today, and I am pleased
to report that he is a complete natural. He really took
to the job, and was soon winging his way up the hurdles
as if he had been doing it all his life!! His hurdling
career is not far away now.
1 January 2007 Bobby seems to be fine
after his exertions, and has told us a great deal about
himself now. For instance, he is not a 2 mile flat horse
and really needs at least 2 ½ miles and a few
hurdles in front of him. Hopefully this will help him
settle as well.
31 December 2006 New years Eve!! And we’re
of to Warwick. A number of the members of The Sherington
Partnership managed to attend along with their families,
and it was good to see a couple of the members of The
Tyringham Partnership there as well, to lend support.
There was a decent card on the day and after a wet week,
that led to the abandonment of Uttoxeter, the ground was
very testing indeed. With Uttoxeter being off it meant
that we could call upon the services of Sam Jones, who
for those that do not know, is Stuarts nephew,and started
riding racehorses under the guidance of his uncle and
Mrs Robeson – they certainly did a good job as he
has been raising a few very knowledgeable eyebrows with
his riding this season, and is terrific value for his
5lb claim. Bobby looked a picture in the paddock, and
caught the eye going to post. He was a little keen in
the first part of the race, and probably paid for this
in the latter stages as he faded into 7th four furlongs
out, only to stay on again in the straight to finish 5th.
A satisfactory run in the on the whole, and we a least
now know a lot more about him. Apart from the rain that
started to fall during his race it was a good day, and
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26 December
2006 Bobby has settled in well and has been entered in
a bumper at Warwick on New Years Eve. Although a bit of
a fact finding mission it will be a great day out for
the members of The Sherington Partnership, and one that
will be very welcome after the set backs Withn their horse,
Paix Eternelle, earlier in the season.
12 December 2006 Bobby Gee has arrived, and looks
really well. He will be settled into a work routine, and
it should not be too long before we see him on the course.
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9 December 2006
Yesterdays purchase has been nick-named Yorkie and was
kindly brought home by Michael and Fiona Kehoe who were
selling at the sale. As luck would have it, yesterday
was also a very good day for The Sherington Partnership,
as Michael put me in touch with Mrs Joyce Ginzel who is
the owner of a horse called Bobby Gee, and I have been
able to negotiate a lease with her for the horse to run
for the Partnership for the rest of the season. This is
great news as Bobby has some respectable form in the north
for Keith Reveley, and should give the members a good
deal of sport over the next few months. (For more about
Yorkie and Bobby see The Horses page).
8 December 2006 Doncaster Bloodstock Auctions
hold their annual Breeze Up Sale after racing at Cheltenham
today. The horses are galloped over 4 furlongs up the
home straight (on the all weather canter today), and the
sale takes place in the evening. This was a good day forThe
Tyringham Partnership as I managed to purchase a really
nice 3 year old son of Mutamam, out of a mare that has
bred a host of winners. Picked up for 32,000 Guineas he
really caught our eye, he breezed very well in the morning
and trotted with a free and easy action on inspection.
He certainly has a lovely way to him. Produced for the
sale by former Gold Cup winning jockey Mark Dwyer he is
to be given a couple of months to settle in, and then
be prepared for a bumper or two in the Spring.
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2 November 2006
The bad news is confirmed and Nellie is out for the season.
The injury is only slight and she will return bigger and
stronger for the 2007/2008 season.
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October 2006 Well that’s racing for you!!! Really
bad luck for the members of The Sherington Partnership-
two days before her intended seasonal debut at Towcester,
Paix Eternelle was found to have a slight bit of heat
in her leg, this will involve a scan in the next few days
and looks as though she could be out for the season.
28 October 2006 Paix Eternelle is entered
in a Mares Only Novice Hurdle at Towcester on 2 November.
Entries look OK and she should be in with a good chance
of opening her account for The Sherington Partnership
at the first time of asking. |
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