27. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Dry again but showers

Dry again but we’ve had showers. Things are starting to green up. The horses at grass are rugged up at night as it’s cool. Mixed results yesterday.  A 3rd and 3x 4th’s from 8 runners but still seeking the illusive winner! Lots of positives to...
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26. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Much, much cooler this morning

What a brilliant weekend of wall to wall sunshine! No runners over the weekend but we hit the ground running this morning!  We are at Ayr, Southwell and Thirsk with 8 in total.  Most of the Team started earlier than usual to ride out...
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22. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Morning

I’m at Doncaster already for The Goffs Breeze Up Sale. It’s a crisp 4 degrees but it’s to reach 15/16. I have a couple of orders to fill which is exciting for the yard. Rob is in charge at home.  Kayleigh is going to...
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21. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Her Majesty The Queen.  A quieter occasion than normal for her but another remarkable milestone at 95 years young! I’m at Newcastle this morning with 4 gallopers.  We left at 5am.  We have on board, Sleight (an unraced 3yo), Rose Bandit (an...
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20. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

For Sale

FOR SALE a stunning 4yo son of KINGSTON HILL.  For more information please see the Horses For Sale Page. No runners today. It’s grey and overcast at the minute but the forecast looks like it’s going to be another lovely day.  We could do...
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19. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

On a high this morning

“We’re on a high this morning after the fantastic run from Cool Mix in the Coral Scottish National yesterday.  A cool ride from Conor and an exceptional round of jumping meant he stayed every yard of the 4 miles.  Donna and Dave Armstrong’s famous...
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14. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Temperatures above zero

This is the first morning for almost a week that temperatures at breakfast time have been above zero. No runners today but She’sasupermack leaves for Cheltenham at 10am, Ellen & Ailsa are heading down there with her. She runs in the Mares Listed Hurdle...
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13. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

A good start to the week

Yesterday was a good start to the week with another improved run from Tricorn at Redcar. I think a lot of this horse but it’s just taken time to switch his brain off a bit. He went to Redcar with his wee Welsh Pony...
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12. Apr. 2021 / by /   Journal / 0 comments

A sun splitting the sky start

A sun splitting the sky start to Monday. Although -5 with a dusting of snow! Wasn’t the Grand National brilliant?  There’s just no stopping the De Bromhead/Blackmore combination!  The way Rachael Blackmore reads a race and is so tactical is poetry.  It doesn’t matter...
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9. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Beautiful start to the morning

It’s a beautiful start to the morning.  Bright, sunny and 2 degrees.  No freezing wind which is a relief. Our tractor has been in for a big service and repair.  It was delivered back yesterday looking as good as new.  It has specialised golf...
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