Its been a busy few weeks. My leg has started to heal and I am now off the crutches. Doncaster May Sale was frustrating and fullfilling in the same breath. The Kayf Tara gelding that I took to sell trod on a stone and went lame behind for his vetting. Very annoying for his owners who thankfully understand these things and took the news very well - its always a pleasure to work for these type of people. However,on the positive side David Mnton and I managed to buy 4 horses at very reasonable prices. We purchased an Oscar 4 year old and a Presenting 3 year old for the combined value of £22,500. These 2 horses are for Charlie Brooks and his syndicate. We also bought a Flemenfirth 3 year old and a Epalo 3 year old, these 2 are for my own syndicate and their combined value was £25,000. I feel that on the whole vendors were much realsitic about the horses worth in these difficult times. Most people I spoke to told me that this bunch of 3 year olds were the last of the expensive foals. Hopefully now we will see a more level playing field across the industry.
The aforementioned horses are now going through the breaking process and are a credit to the vendors, they have clearly been beautifully prepared. I was also asked to break-in a Milan 3 year old for Distillery Stud and a 3 year old by Definite Article belonging to Trish Morris. All 6 horses will remain in work for 5-6 weeks before being allowed a well earned rest at grass for a month or so.
I find this time of year very exciting in the hope that these horses have some ability.
