Firstly apologies for the lack of updates on the website, but I was on holiday last week and I had planned on updating it from the cottage I was staying at in Wales, but sadly the internet connection was non existent which was especially frustrating as I had made the effort to go out and watch the horses go up the Al Bahatri for the first time in the freezing and snowy conditions on the Saturday (11th) before I went.

Sadly there are no winners to report in my absence, but it looks as though it has been a busy week with the three runners. On Wednesday we had been hoping that TWINKLED could make it two out of two for the year after his success at Lingfield a fortnight ago. He took a keen hold and tracked the leader for the first part of the race. He led for well over a furlong from home and was headed inside the final furlong. It was another good effort from the little horse. On Thursday JO BOY again failed to make any impression in his race at Kempton. He tracked the leading group early on and lost his place and was pushed along with two furlongs left to run. He stayed on at the one pace and soon weakened. It is slightly disappointing as he had shown much more at home. On Friday we had the return to the track of DUBAI SUNSHINE who looks to have been harshly treated by the handicapper for his victory at Southwell. Making his handicap debut after winning a maiden where the form has not really worked out, he travelled well behind the leaders but failed to quicken when asked.

Today we have the two runners declared at Wolverhampton and they are RUACANA and STRONG VIGILANCE. RUACANA has always had the making of a nice little horse and he seems to have wintered really well. He could possibly just need the run, but hopefully he will show signs of encouragement. STRONG VIGILANCE is in good form and although we expect him to run well it does not always work out that way with him. He has plenty of ability and will hopefully put it to good use here.

As explained the horses used the Al Bahatri for the first time on Saturday 11th February, it was a cold -12 morning but they all looked in good form and we were impressed with the way that they went.

Strong Vigilance

Strong Vigilance runs today and travelled well here.

Ruacana and Dubai Sunshine

Ruancana runs today and he was joined in his work by Dubai Sunshine.

King of Jazz and Wigmore Hall

King of Jazz is a nice individual and he gave a lead to Wigmore Hall who now heads to Dubai on the 29th February.

Jo Boy and Twinkled

Jo Boy working with Twinkled up the Al Bahatri

Allied Powers

Allied Powers came up on his own and he looks to have done well for his winter break.

Black Motive

Black Motive is another who looks to have done well over the winter.

Lawman Ex Crystal

The Lawman Ex Crystal travelled nicely on his own and is in desperate need of a name.

Sign Manual 

Sign Manual looks to have strenghtened over the winter and could be a nice prospect.

Extremely Alert

Extremely Alert is another who looks to have shaped up nicely over the winter.

One Kool Dude

One Kool Dude looks in good form and is heading the right way for the start of the season.

Gabrial the Great

Gabrial the Great has done fantastically well for his winter break and he looks to have the makings of a nice horse.

Ruby Night

Ruby Night appears to have done well physically and we hope he will be a nice horse this season having been gelded and allowed to mature.

Suraj

Suraj has done particularly well over the winter and looks to be a nice maiden three-year-old.

Born to Surprise

Born to Surprise looks in good shape after the winter months and could be an exciting prospect.

Sovereign Debt

Sovereign Debt looks in good shape and strided out well up the gallop.

Exceedexpectations

Exceedexpectations looks to have done really well over the winter and ia another of our three-year-old maidens.

Show Me The Line

Show Me The Line was held up with niggley little problems last season but he looks to be over them now.

Set To Music

Set to Music was a real star for the yard last year and hopefully she will continue to be progressive.

Looks Like Rain

Looks Like Rain looks to be a nice filly for this year and hopefully she will shape up nicely as the season unfolds.

Margot Did

Margot Did is in good order and looks in great form to head to Dubai.

Intent

Intent is another who looks to have wintered well and hopefully will be a nice filly for this season.