One runner today, The Ogle Gogle Man at Sedgefield for Kevin Jardine, Roger Griffiths & Sam Greig.  Mr Handicapper clobbered him with a 15lb rise last time but he had won two on the bounce.  He’s in great form at home.  He’s just gone...

Head Lad Rob returned on Monday after a few days off.  I meet him at 5.30am to feed and administer any medicines.  It’s good to have him back.  Barn Manager Monika has done a sterling job helping me in his absence. As ever Monday...

Hexham on the 2nd September was a very memorable day for Mrs Ailie Tullie as her little mare Tokaramore strode 13 lengths clear in the Download The Free At The Races App Novices’ Handicap Chase under Ross Chapman. Not only is Ailie the full...

Sunday to Tuesday weren’t a bad few days for the yard…4 winners in 3 days! Five Helmets and Jamie kicked things off at Beverley on Sunday. There was a hold your breath moment when it looked like they weren’t going to get the gap...

Team IJR had a brilliant weekend for a few reasons: Both Ayr runners ran brilliantly. Equidae finished a game 3rd for Jim Hay & Frankie Steele beaten only a length and giving away nearly a stone. Our new horse Clearance, followed this up by...

No runners today. We had an entry at Catterick but the ground didn’t suit. Tomorrow Sally Booth’s consistent Newmarket Warrior is heading for Pontefract in the 3.50pm with David Allan on board. The current going is good to soft but the forecast rain this...

The National Hunt horses appear to be flying at the moment! Something Brewing relished the conditions and loved the track at Bangor On Dee (Friday) and bolted up in the Yorton Goffs National Hunt Sale 2m Handicap Hurdle. After the razzmatazz of a 6.30am...

A wet but winning day at Perth It was a wet but winning day at Perth yesterday.  The heavens opened but that didn’t deter River Icon who splashed her way through the mud under a confident ride from Billy Garritty.  Typically Owners, Maurice Friel...