Last week saw the end of Perth racecourses season and we said goodbye to our shortest journey time of 2hrs! Unfortunately, we only had one runner over the two days but as per normal Amilliontimes did not disappoint. He ran a good race with Brian Hughes aboard. He ran in mid-div, jumping to his normal high standard and finished strong to end up 3rd in an exciting finish. He is a consistent horse who always gives his most in races,…
We were back to Kelso on Wednesday for their twilight meeting which was their first since May. The borders track have to be congratulated on spending a large amount of money on improving the paddock and winners enclosure and although not quite completed yet the new facility will provide greatly enhanced viewing of the horses before and after races for the large knowledgeable crowds that attend Kelso. Bridane High made his stable debut in the bumper and finished a respectable…
With a bit of a lull in racing in the North we have been busy building up the work for the horses which have either been on a break or are returning from injury. Nearly all on the wood chip gallops as the dry weather continues and all the grass gallops are very firm. Alex Garven has been away for a month at a course at Newmarket which will have helped build up her knowledge of the racing industry! The…
How is it September already? A rare start to September at Conglass with Harvest being finished on the 1st, the earliest finish in a very long time. This leaves plenty of stubble fields for the horses to enjoy. We took this opportunity to school a few of the horses over the hurdles. This was a great chance to get some of the newer horses out such as Brindane High and Starozov. They all jumped well and showed great promise. We’ve…
Its been busy as ever at Conglass, not only with the horses but harvest is in full swing as well. This brings its perks for the horses as it gives nice stubble fields for canter work and jumping. Welcome Ben and Bright Prospect have also been brought back into work after a break, both happy to be back in action. The two 3 year olds, Mylo and Leo are having a short break after being broken and getting them used…
On Saturday we had Highland Peak and Amilliontimes at Perth. Highland Peak ran a little bit of a flat race but he seems afterwards and we will just give him a little bit longer before his next race. Amilliontimes ran a good race to finish in 4th. He is always consistent and tries his hardest, this was a pleasing effort from him and we will look for some more rans from him before the softer ground comes. All other horses…
We are delighted to say that after the Goffs sale on Wednesday we have returned with Starozov. He is a 5 year old, Bay Gelding who is settling in nicely having arrived on Thursday evening. He will run for the Jackie Stephen Racing Club. It was a mixed sale but we are happy to have been able to bring home an exciting prospect for the club and a nice horse to add to the yard. As well as the sale…
As ever a busy week at Jackie Stephen Racing. We’ve had the equine dentist in to check everyones teeth, this can be vital for a horse as any discomfort in the mouth can cause lack of concentration and abnormal behaviour. The two new youngsters had some treatment and are now feeling much more comfortable. These two will be named in the near future with the idea to run next year. Highland Peak runs at Perth tomorrow in a 3mile hurdle…
Its with great sadness that we report the loss of Motion To Strike at Cartmel on Saturday. He unfortunately shattered his cannon bone and down into the joint, so sadly there was nothing we could have done for him. He will be missed hugely by everyone on the yard, especially Jackie who rode him everyday and worked hard to get him to perform so well over his last few runs. It is never easy losing a horse but it is…
On Sunday we had Ballinvegga back down to Perth. He ran in a 3m chase, he made the running and jumped well to finish in 3rd. A pleasing result as this was his second run back after a lengthy period off due to injury. We will hopefully have two runners at Cartmel on Saturday – weather depending! Motion to Strike is due to run at Cartmel, looking for a good run from him. LadyVie will make her debut under rules…
