Lost ...

... at the start ! And how many time have I said that ! Geoffrey is quirky - and no more so than at the start - which is crucial .If he's not on the move into the tape then he'll just go on to his hocks and lose his pitch . Don't mind losing - but frustrating when he has not run his race . Mind you - the winner was really impressive - and in reality ours was only there to try pick up some loose change - but alas ...
However - that didn't stop us from having a superb weekend . The French Gallop certainly know how to entertain the owners - helped with copious amounts of fine champagne - which seemed to suit Chris and Debs Queen - who accompanied us for the trip .
And it was great to catch up with Emmanual & France and kids.
They had a wonderful Sunday with two wins ! We got to see the Grand Steeple Chase Du Paris - and that's a sight to behold ! Don't think we'll enter Geoffrey for that one ... just yet!
CU

Up-date

Geoffrey arrived at Auteuil early this morning - 12 hours - travelled well - and it's pouring !! CU .... in Paris

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Auteuil ...

... here we come ! Well - just think of the wine & food rather than the prize . The Barka is a hot race this year - tougher - so says DP - than when the stable won it last year with Balaganor ( not sue if that's spelt correctly ).
However - it's great to be going . Tom Scu - quite rightly - sticks with Balaganor - so James Reveley rides Geoffrey. The race is a bit on the short side for our fella - so we're hoping for him to jump well and run a solid race . CU

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Auteuil

Well - apologies once again for the lack of 'la blog' in recent weeks - but not a lot has been happening !
Littlemissdynamite apparently is doing well down at Emmanuals and should - all being well - be having her first run this summer . We've got the colours registered - French Gallop
account sorted - so we're all set up raring to go . Let's hope LMD is also !
And the really good news yesterday was that DP phoned to say that Geoffrey has been entered for the La Barka at Auteuil next weekend . I have to say it's been a little frustrating waiting such a long time for an entry - especially as Geoffrey won so convincingly at Carlisle way back in early March . But I'm sure DP has given him that end of season 'easy time of it ' - essential if taking on the trip to Paris .
Of course every thing hinges on him scoping well - and that result should be known today - but that is the plan .
More to come . CU
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