Aix-les-Bains

Well - 3rd .
LMD really beat herself yesterday at Aix-les-Bains . She pulled too hard early on and used a lot of energy up at the wrong end of the race .
It was a shame really . She got beaten by two older mares - who were a little more race wise . Her jumping was a little 'guessy' - but quick .
If Emmanuel could just get her to relax a bit more LMD will turn these placed runs into wins .
That saying - we still picked up 3k€ - and for a lovely weekend around a very beautiful part of France - was real treat . CU
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Aix-les-Bains

Well - 3rd .
LMD really beat herself yesterday at Aix-les-Bains . She pulled too hard early on and used a lot of energy up at the wrong end of the race .
It was a shame really . She got beaten by two older mares - who were a little more race wise . Her jumping was a little 'guessy' - but quick .
If Emmanuel could just get her to relax a bit more LMD will turn these placed runs into wins .
That saying - we still picked up 3k€ - and for a lovely weekend around a very beautiful part of France - was real treat . CU
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Aix-les-Bains

Well - 3rd .
LMD really beat herself yesterday at Aix-les-Bains . She pulled too hard early on and used a lot of energy up at the wrong end of the race .
It was a shame really . She got beaten by two older mares - who were a little more race wise . Her jumping was a little 'guessy' - but quick .
If Emmanuel could just get her to relax a bit more LMD will turn these placed runs into wins .
That saying - we still picked up 3k€ - and for a lovely weekend around a very beautiful part of France - was real treat . CU

LMD

Well - it's been a while - but LMD runs tomorrow at Aix des Bains ( 5-10 ) . Emmanuel says she has been training well - so we will give it a shot . CU


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Just to report ...

... that LMD is back in training after her mid-season break . And she's certainly looking stronger .
Emmanuel said she'll be aimed at a race at Aix le Bains - near Annecy - in June . Can't wait ! CU

A good farewell

There was a really good turnout for Yvonne in Cheltenham last Friday . All the family were present
- lots of emotional speeches - including mine . Our racing colours were draped over her coffin - with flowers to match . All very poignant .
DP was also present and l reminded everyone that David use to call us 'the odd couple'!
An excellent reception was held at a 'posh' establishment in town - and there was a bottle of XO Hennessy Cognac for us to toast Yvonne .
Ah - happy memories .
CU

Yvonne Reynolds

I remember the time Madison had a race at Ayr .
I said to Yvonne that we should go up to see him
race - stay at Royal Troon - play a round of golf - and have ourselves a 'dirty' weekend .
'Oooh nooo'- ( her favourite words ) - 'too bloody old fooor all that 'milarkie' - 'and anyway - you're married !!! Take Nicola - take a couple of grand out
of the account - and have yourselves a 'blooody goood' weekend'.
Anyway - I think that's what she said .


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