And again ...

... disappointing ! Luckily this photo was taken before the race ! Geoffrey did come back with a bit of a nasty cut to his hind leg and the ground had unfortunately dried out - but there can't really be any excuses . Tom Scu got him to the front early but once Caruthers headed him into the back straight Geoffrey seemed to loose interest . And once again this jumping left a lot to be desired .
We still haven't given up on taking him to France this summer - get him back over the brush hurdles - but he was a bit lame this morning - so see how he is in a few weeks .
We have had some frustrating horses down the years but I recon Geoffrey tops the lot ! We know he's talented - jumps like a stag at home - has won some very nice races for us - but at the moment he looks regressive on the race track . However - he's still only seven .... and Big Bucks couldn't jump .... could he ? CU

Entry ...

... for Monday at Chepstow . Not one of my most favorite venues but we did have a winner there sometime BC with Breeze Girl . I'm taking in a bit of spring sunshine in Ceret for Easter - so can't attend - but I'm hoping his usual supporters will make the trip .
Speaking to DP last night he feels the galloping track / soft ground will suit ( heard that one before ) . If every thing goes to plan then we may well head to Auteuil this summer - but he will have show a bit more than he did last time at Cheltenham .
And news of Little Miss Dynamite ! She has gone off to Emanuel Clayeaux's down near Moulin to start her training career . She hasn't even been broken in yet - so time is required - but Emmanuel thinks she is nice and has character . Let's hope so .CU
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