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

Ailsa McClung

I was pleased with Ailsa McClung’s ride at Newcastle yesterday, her first as my new amateur jockey.  Ailsa is hoping to ride as a Lady Amateur this summer under both codes.  She has more to learn in the stalls but she followed my instructions...
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7. Apr. 2021 / by /   Journal / 0 comments

And they’re off!

We jumped 6 colts and 3 fillies out the stalls on turf yesterday for the first time. I was delighted with them all. Really professional.  Pictured on the first lot of colts (L to R) are Max on a Markaz, Jamie on a Mukhadram...
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6. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

A fairy tale ending

A fairy tale ending to the Irish National.  I hope all connections make the most of it and celebrate well. It reminded me of winning The Ebor.  I don’t think I fully appreciated it at the time because it was all a bit surreal....
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5. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Baltic!

Baltic I think is a fair description this morning!  The wind at the top of the gallop is perishing! I hope you all had an enjoyable Easter Weekend? I was happy enough with the weekend results. No winners but some good runs. River Icon...
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2. Apr. 2021 / by /   IJR Racing / 0 comments

Happy Easter everyone!

What a cracking day, we’re all eggcited to be rolling in to the weekend… Reely Bonnie is my only runner at Newcastle tonight, Jamie Gormley on board.  Kayleigh is travelling today.  A girl of many talents, she also baked and supplied the mini egg...
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