Chilly now; winter has arrived, nonetheless no rain however frost and potential snow so Carlisle are inspecting at 8am for his or her fixture tomorrow which has attracted 83 runners, a stark distinction to many latest fixtures.  It appears unlikely that Cream of the West will get his circumstances for the 12.30 however I hope we will run two beautiful younger horses within the 2m 4f maiden hurdles; Orkney Blue within the 1.03 after which Scarlet Jet within the 1.33, Bruce rides them each.

Orkney Blue

Orkney Blue was a detailed 2nd to a superb horse in his solely bumper with one other good horse in third; 2m 4f spherical the surface observe ought to go well with nicely so I’d prefer to suppose he’ll give a superb account, particularly if the bottom is gentle – 11 run.  Scarlet Jet gained his solely level to level and located 2 miles spherical Ayr a bit sharp on his hurdling debut so circumstances tomorrow ought to go well with a lot better – 10 run.

Scarlet Jet

We had a reasonably average day at Ayr final Wednesday; we have been happy with Gorvennec’s third and Cut up Stone made a stunning debut till fading late on however Artic Row took a heavy fall two out when nonetheless holding each likelihood – miraculously he appears completely high-quality however by no means good for the nerves!

Newcastle two weeks in the past; poor fields once more there final week however what strikes me is how empty the stands are. There have been actually good crowds in all places I’ve been racing just lately however the proliferation of all climate racing has decimated native curiosity at Newcastle which is a disgrace.

 

We’ve been chopping just a few timber down within the Kinneston hinterland!