I've been a bit lazy on 'la blog' this week so time for a catch up . It was a three dayer at Newbury with the Hennessy Gold cup the highlight on the Saturday . Obviously I have very fond memories of the race - and of Madison - who still is the last horse to have beaten Big Bucks ! He - by the way - is really enjoying his second career as a show jumper . I just hope the rider is enjoying it as much cos Maddie always had a tendency to 'put down' if he didn't fancy a fence !
We were due a runner on Hennessy day with Only Witness in the amateurs race . Unfortunately he sustained a bruised foot in his last bit of work on the Friday morning so had to be withdrawn . I really felt sorry for the jock - an Irish lad - who flew in from Dublin especially for the ride ! Only has an entree for The Welsh National over Christmas and we really needed to win on Saturday to qualify . That plan is probably now scubberd !
Geoff came out of his race really well - although Tom Scu got a 3 day ban for 'over use of the whip' ! And I think that was right - win or lose - I never like to see my horse - or any horse for that matter - whipped excessively . At least Scu did get up to win .
George starts back cantering this week and we're still hopeful of him getting to the KG on Boxing Day . Before a decision is made on that one I'll go down to the stables and and see how he is .
Our stable Hennessy hope - The Package - came a very respectable 4th in the race - a great relief to all of us who backed him ew ! Another lovely grey - Dynaste - also won a hot novices chase on the Friday - so all in all - it was a pretty good weekend ! CU
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