Alice and Emma rode out under the stars this morning as Alice went to Doncaster and Emma went to school her eventer. Once all the horses were ridden Sam and I took 2 for an away gallop. We worked an unnamed horse by Apple Tree and Max Ward. The temptation was too great so we jumped a few hurdles and fences whilst going about our business. Max Ward has an entry at Lingfield next Wednesday in a maiden hurdle and we 'll decide whether to run nearer the time. The unnamed Apple Tree has a pencil mark in the planner for Larkhill in a few weeks time.
Illicit Illusion has an entry at Leicester next week in a Maiden Hunter Chase, as much as I want him to win his Intermediate they are all being lost to the weather and he needs a run. Again, we will decide what to do nearer the time and Sam, I am sure will be fingering through the planner. Will Biddick has been booked to ride as Sam has chosen another in the race! Sam's dad owns the horse and he makes the decisions, NOT Sam! We both agreed that having Will will be a huge bonus.
I am able to stop kicking myself as the 3 mile maiden at North Carlton is for 8 year olds and over, if you have an 8 year old maiden you have problems !
Fiona Gordon was on the phone and is sending a Kyllachy filly to be broken-in, Mrs Gordon sends me one every year for which I am always grateful.
