This week has been the week for the number 3. We had 3 runners – Bermondsey Belle and Highland Peak at Perth on Thursday and Ladyvie at Haydon Point-to-point on Saturday. Bermondsey Belle ran in a 2 mile maiden, which are always competitive, and it was only her second run over hurdles. She jumped fantastically but will need further than 2 miles and we are just trying to get a handicap for her to allow her to run against horses…
This week we had Welcome Ben at Ayr for his second race back after his long break last year due to injury. He was fantastic, with another horse wanting to make the race he didn’t get to run out front himself in his usual style. However, this was to his advantage as it allowed him to settle in behind the leader and jump clear of the other horses about 3 from the finish. He then went on to stay clear…
This week we welcomed a new arrival to Conglass – Betty. She is a 4 year old, dark bay filly who has settled in very well and has a very sweet character. She will currently be owned by Patrick but it is likely shares or other forms of ownership will be available for her once she has got going. She is broken and will be aiming to do a bumper soon. There is also sales at the end of the…
This week we had Schiehallion Ridge and Kilfinan Bay making their debuts in the divided bumper on the last day of the 2019 Perth Festival. Both of them took it in their stride, this being the first time they’ve been away from the yard since arriving last May. Schiehallion Ridge travelled well until the pace quickened and he couldn’t keep up so faded but it was a learning experience and it is likely he will go on to hurdling quite…
The past few days have brought lovely weather to Aberdeenshire, a nice treat for easter weekend! We took advantage of this by taking 4 horses to the beach for a fun trip for staff and horses in the sunshine. Highland Peak and Welcome Ben, experienced in beach trips, were leads to Schiehallion Ridge and the newly named Kilfinan Bay who as youngsters hadn’t ventured to the beach yet. This was a great experience for both of them and good practise…
On Saturday we were back to Kelso with 3 runners – Lovely Schtuff, Highland Peak and Welcome Ben. Lovely Schtuff and Highland Peak were in the same race. Highland Peak jumped superbly and ran in mid division for most of the way – he tired slightly towards the end but ran on to finish in 5th. This was an encouraging run from him and we are happy with his progress as a chaser. Lovely Schtuff looked to settle well at…
This weekend we had LadyVie and Lucy back in action at Friars Haugh point-to-point. Although the weather was little wet, we had a great day with the pair front running and jumping fantastically to win the NPPA conditions race! Lucy was also the first novice rider past the post so received the Rubstic trophy. This is only Lucy’s second ride back after breaking her ankle in November and this was a massive boost to both her and the rest of…
It is with great sadness we report the lost of Captain Kurt this week. He unfortunately broke a hind leg in his race at Kelso. Losing a horse is never easy regardless of what you do with them – Kurtis was breed locally, in Alford, and we had fully produced him from the age of 3 and he really started to show improvement in his most recent hurdles. It all seems very unfair, a young and strong horse who had…
We have been super busy here at Conglass – we are full swing in calving, with Patrick up at all hours to check his cows and we have been all over the place racing! No complaints though as its great to have the horses out and the calves are extremely cute! (pictures below) We had Bright Prospect at Catterick Bridge on 26th February – he made the running and jumped fantastically but unfortunately was slightly disappointing at the finish when…
The end of January and beginning of February brought some very cold weather to Aberdeenshire. We weren’t as effected with snow as some other part of the UK were but we did get the bitter cold below zero temperatures. Leaving everything frozen, including automatic water drinkers for the horses and cows! Most of the days was spent gritting, defrosting and hoping for warmer weather! Persistence was key and we managed to keep going with relatively high spirits, well as high…
