Brick Farm Racing

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2009-11-23T00:29:00.000-08:00

As from today Alex is taking over the running of Gary Martin Racing, you will all receive a letter from Alex and Sally relating to contact details etc.
I am sure that Alex will continue to run the membership in a similar way and I hope that our fortunes reverse quite quickly but Alex will keep you up to date on this.
Unfortunately my health and now matrimonial problems are stopping me from continuing with the running of the horses.
I suggest that you stop S/O to myself and Alex will send you new ones.
Alex,s main tel nimber is 01295 660131, his website is www.alexhales.co.uk.
Kings Majesty is exceedingly well at present and would imagine him winning next time!
Others are fine shame Andrew mucked up Cheshire rose in the stalls by failing to take her hood off in time!
My thanks to all of you who have supported me over the years and i wish you all the best for the future.
Gary

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2009-11-12T02:16:00.000-08:00

Cheshire Rose goes to Wolverhampton on Saturday in the 6.20pm race. We could have run her on friday but that was over 6f and we feel she is better over 5f. Hoping for a good draw and I believe Andrew Elliot will ride, Andrew is good from the front and has ridden several winners for us!
Kings Majesty is now well after his joint injections and is stretching out better on the gallops than before, we are confident this has been his problem of late and are looking forward to running him shortly when the next opportunity arises!

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2009-11-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

Much disappointment this week with a below par run rom Kings Majesty and Cheshire failing by 1 to get a run at Notts.
Kings Majesty did not let himself down again and we decided to inject his joints today where it was found that blood was in the soft tissue, he must have really felt his last 2 runs! These injections are normally successful and last 4 or 5 months, may well give him a run on the all weather to help him!
Cheshire Rose has a shortage of races available and will have to run in anything we can find for her.

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2009-11-01T23:55:00.000-08:00

Kings Majesty is off to Plumpton today, whether or not we can believe the going remains to be seen as I know how much rain we have had so be careful and watch the early races to form your own opinion. He is a better horse with some cut in the ground.
Cheshire Rose will be declared for Notts this morning, we are hoping she gets in as she will appreciate the ground but there were about 60 horses entered for this race so fingers crossed!

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2009-11-01T02:32:00.000-08:00

Alex has declared Kings Majesty at Plumpton tomorrow, he thinks it was the best option as he likes the course having won there before.

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2009-10-29T14:17:00.000-07:00

Kings Majesty has another entry at Warwick next Wednesday, this is due to concern over ground conditions at present.
Cheshire Rose is entered at Notts on Wednesday, hopefully we will have some rain by then!

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2009-10-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

Kings Majesty has 2 entries for Monday at Plumpton and Kempton, both are very winnable but the ground will have to be right for him as we cannot afford to lose him!
I think we do not have to declare until Sunday morning which will give us time to see how the weather and going is.

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2009-10-22T01:34:00.000-07:00

Cheshire Rose ran a lot better at Kempton last night, there with every chance, Liam wished he had not taken a pull on her as he believes she would probably have won from the front. We will be trying a new bit on her which allows more air into the lungs when the pressure is on! Now that we know she likes normal all weather surfaces this will open up plenty of options, there is a race for her in early November at Notts, she is very well handicapped!!!
Still looking for the ground and the right race for Kings Majesty, nothing today! He is very well but must have the right ground and distance.

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2009-10-19T08:03:00.000-07:00

Cheshire Rose goes to Kempton on Wednesday but she has a dreadful draw, this is the 4th time since she joined us which has stopped her winning once! We have no option but to run as there is nothing coming up shortly as we are not getting the rain that we should at this time of the year.
We could not enter Kings Majesty at Fakenham owing to the firmness, some rain is forecast lataer this week and we willl watch and see what there is for him.

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2009-10-15T22:57:00.000-07:00

A home is still required for Desert Lover, owners please contact me!
Cheshire Rose will run at Kempton on the 21st, tongue strap and blinkers will be left off.
A suitable race is being sought for Kings Majesty, he really needs at worst good ground.

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2009-10-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

Home required for Desert Lover who broke down yesterday, will need box rest and turning out. Will make a nice ride, but can never race again. This is a matter of some urgency!
Owners of Desert Lover please contact me with regard to changing your share!
He ran a fine race considering his leg had gone!
Kings Majesty trotted up fine today, we believe he twisted his back when avoiding the horse which fell in his path, possibly trapping a nerve. The vet checked him out this morning and can find nothing wrong with him, he will look again in 24 hours.
Cheshire Rose has been enterd at Nottingham next week, she should be ok to run then as she did not have a hard race last week. The ground is currently soft and will suit, tongue strap and blinkers will be left off.

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2009-10-08T21:55:00.000-07:00

Better run from Desert Lover, appears to be his distance, moved up nicely during the race, thought he was running on well until he went lame! Will update on his condition later. The on course vet stated that he had struck into a tendon!
Kings Majesty was running a good race until hampered badly by the falling horse, lost his action after, thought the jockey should have pulled him up when he felt him go. He appeared fine later but will be seen by the vet this morning.
Not a good day!

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2009-10-08T00:44:00.000-07:00

Both horses have left for Wincanton, the going has eased slightly, confident that Desert Lover will run. A decision will be made after walking the course as to whether or not to run Kings Maj.

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2009-10-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Both Kings Majesty and Desert lover were declared for Wincanton but we will not know until after 8am whether or not they are running owing to the ground. It was given as 11 (going stick) by the Clerk of the course) with some rain due. They will not run unless it has rained enough to bring it down to 8.

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2009-10-06T22:58:00.000-07:00

No decision has been made yet as to what is running where tomorrow, we are still awaiting ground reports and declarations have to be made by 10am. Some parts of the country have had more rain than others! We are looking for good ground for both horses.
Very disappointing run from Cheshire Rose, hated the blinkers and never tried a jot, waiting for soft ground on the turf and leave off the tongue strap and blinkers.

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2009-10-02T09:46:00.000-07:00

Kings Majesty is entered at Wincanton on the 8th as is Desert Lover, hoping for some rain!
Desert Lover also has an entry at Worcester, rain is also required, he will go for the easiest option.

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2009-09-30T02:04:00.000-07:00

We have decided to let Cheshire Rose take her chance at Wolverhampton on Friday. There is little rain forecast for the near future and although this race is a bit soon after her last run she will have to take her chance! We had not intended to run in this as we wanted to give her more time but her stiffness from the firm ground at Goodwood went by Monday and she has worked well this morning, Andrea rides.

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2009-09-24T00:04:00.000-07:00

Cheshire did not let herself down on the ground at Goodwood yesterday, we were disappointed as we thought there was sufficient grass to cushion her. She will have to wait for the rain or go to the all weather tracks. She is definitely a good horse running in the right conditions!
Desert Lover will be entered at Wincanton and Worcester on the 8th of October.
There is a suitable race for Kings Majesty at Wincanton on the 8th of October where he will be entered with another race for him later in the month at Fakenham, ground will be of prime importance.

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2009-09-21T00:23:00.000-07:00

A better run from Desert Lover yesterday. Both jockeys have now reported that he needs further over hurdles, he is struggling to go the early pace! Alex and I have both dismissed this in the past as he has won over 7f on the flat, however he does not jump as fluently when under pressure and we now agree. There are races in early October for him from 2ml 4f to 3ml.
The ground is too firm at Folkestone and Redcar for Cheshire Rose, she will be declared for Wednesday at Goodwood but we would not wish the ground to alter, further entries will be made in case of this.

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2009-09-18T09:24:00.000-07:00

Desert Lover goes to Plumpton on Sunday, William Biddick rides. Any rain will help his cause because we believe he is a better horse on good ground, must have a chance!
We are chasing good ground for Cheshire rose, she has 3 entries at Folkestone, Goodwood and Redcar. We are not keen on running her on anything worse than good!

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2009-09-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Desert Lover runs at Plumpton on Sunday, we have had a little rain which hopefully will take the sting out of the ground. It is being watered as well but we would not want to risk him on firm ground! We have to get him back on track and every assistance will be given to him, tongue tie and some form of head gear!
Cheshire will start being entered up tomorrow, conditions could be of concern.

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2009-09-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

Sadly Desert Lover failed to get in at Wolverhampton tomorrow, there were over 70 entries in 1 race! He will go to Plumpton next Sunday.
Cheshire Rose is on course for Goodwood, Folkestone or Kempton depending on conditions.
Kings Majesty is pleasing at present and we will be looking for a race for him shortly.
Most members have forwarded their details but some are still missing so please forward address, emails and which horse you are in.

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2009-09-01T11:26:00.000-07:00

Very disappointing run from Desert Lover, didn't really get into the race, he was jumping too deliberately and William did not give him a hard race. Will go to Wolverhampton next week, choice of 3 races, we must get him back on track and racing properly!
It is likely that although Desert Lover ran ok Southwell might not have suited her. She is fine in herself and will go to either Goodwood or Folkestone 3rd week of September, conditions should suit.
Kings Majesty is stepping up all the time and will be running shortly.
I have just got my computer back (minus its memory) thank you for those who have sent in their information (still waiting for some) I apologise in advance for any delays but it will take me a couple of weeks to catch up.
Gary

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2009-08-29T23:31:00.000-07:00

We were disappointed with Cheshire Rose at Southwell, although finishing 5th we expected her to go close, she appears to tie up slightly in the last furlong of her races which could mean she is lacking something or a slight wind problem! The vet is checking her out and hopefully she will be sorted by the next time she runs!
Desert Lover goes to Huntingon on Monday, not sure yet who rides him!
My computer has been repaired but all stored information is lost! this includes all contact, share details, all of our pictures.
Some of you have sent me your details but more are needed!

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2009-08-26T04:38:00.000-07:00

Cheshire rose at Southwell tomorrow, hopes she acys on the surface.
Desert Lover at Huntingdon on Monday.
All members please contact me as my computer hard drive went and we have lost much of our contact in formation and details! Please help me out by emailing your details and shares!

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2009-08-23T01:10:00.000-07:00

Cheshire Rose will run at Southwell on thursday, I believe William Buick will ride. She has run there before and appears to handle the track so fingers crossed. I will endevour to go myself for those who wish to meet Alex and I.
Alex and Sally are now proud parents with the birth of a daughter (Philipa), congratulations.
Desert Lover has schooled well over fences and will run at the end of the month, possibly Stratford or Huntingdon.
Kings Majesty is doing well and should run shortly.

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2009-08-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

Cheshire Oak will wait for Southwell on the 27th, she is well weighted at present and she should act well on the surface. It will be interesting to see now she is revitalised what she can do from racing up with the pace there. There are a number of shares left in her!
Desert Lover will be schooled over fences on Monday and Thursday this coming week, we intend for him to run in a chase next, there are also a number of shares available in him!
Kings Majesty is working well and we hope to see him out shortly.
Santera will be out until Xmas.

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2009-08-13T23:10:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Cheshire Rose again, good 3rd only beaten by the draw! She has been unlucky on her two starts for us with the worst draw both times! However she does appear to be very genuine and has come out of her race well again so we will probably run her in a week or so if the right conditions are there. There are a number of shares still available in Cheshire Rose.
Desert Lover finished 4th last night, pleasing run, seemed genuine enough, perhaps was left with too much to do! Well at least we won a bit with him as there was prize money and of course there were enough runners for a 4th place. He seems fine this morning and we will look for another race whilst continuing to school over fences. There are a number of shares left in him also!

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2009-08-08T05:49:00.000-07:00

Desert Lover ran about as we expected, trip too far but he should now be right and is entered at Stratford on the 13th as planned, needs 2 out in front of him. he will not want any rain though!
Cheshire Rose has come out of her race well and is entered at Nottingham on the 11th, she needs 4 above her to drop out and ground conditions are ideal at present, further rain would not be a problem. We will have to declare in the morning after we have discussed the race.

Excellent first run from Cheshire Rose

2009-08-01T23:19:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Rose, she was very badly drawn but William got her over to the stand side where she ran very prominently. She possibly took it up at one stage but her initial exertions to overcome her draw took their toll in the final furlong. All in all an excellent first run for us, William thought she would be better over 5f, ran extremely genuine and could well be a Southwell horse as well!
Plenty of shares left in this new Filly!

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2009-07-30T04:29:00.000-07:00

Cheshire rose runs at Lingfield on saturday, the ground should suit but she is trying 6f and wears c/p for the first time.
Unfortunately Desert Lover did not get in at Lingfield missing by 2, he has entries at Newton Abbott (2), Chepstow and now Brighton, we are desperate to get a run into him, he will need good ground plus.

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2009-07-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Both of the new horses are pleasing at home, Desert Lover is a very strong imposing individual who obviously has loads of ability after winning 8 races however he did need a change of stables and possibly a change in trip so he will be entered at Lingfield on the 1st in a 1ml 2f flat race, there are not any suitable hurdle races at present.
Chesire Rose is a very strong well built mare with lots of speed, there are several races for her starting on the 1st but she must have cut in the ground, several entries will be made for from the 1st onwards, she will run in either a 5 or 6 f race, she has never won over 6f but we see no reason why she should not!
Scilly Breeze will have a few weeks off waiting for the right ground and race distances< he will improve for this!
Kings Majesty is having his work increased after his holiday and we look forward to seeing him back on the racecourse!
Santera and Abu Dubai are on the easy list.
Any Enhanced share members who want to change horse please contact me.

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2009-07-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Scilly Breeze tonight at Yarmouth, we thought he would win tonight but David Evans had other ideas and his horse was well backed into favourite. Scilly tried to peck her back in the last furlong but failed by 1/2 a length, he already needs a mile plus and soft ground so we might put him away until October when the ground is right and he can carry low weights in the Autum handicaps. Remember he still needs to grow and carried 9st 6lbs tonight, what will he do fresh off of 8st!
We purchased 2 horses today;
Cheshire Rose, a 4yo bay filly by bertolini, she has won two races and been placed a few times, very good looking and well made, will run in 2/3 weeks in 5/6f race. She has nice temperementand lots of speed!
Desert Lover, by Desert Prince, he has won 8 races and been placed countless times, a change of yard will suit him as he had been too long in the same yard. He can run on the flat and over hurdles, we will also school him over fences. He is a handsome horse and beautifully made, he to will run in a couple of weeks.
Enhanced owners should contact me if they wish to swap over to either of these if their horse is not running at present!
Alex moves yard tomorrow, the new yard has better facilities and will not be so cold in Winter.
Our new site will be up and runnig shortly, when this happens you will be redirected.

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2009-07-13T00:04:00.000-07:00

Scilly Breeze goes to Yarmouth tomorrow, not the ideal race for him but it has been hard to get him into races on the all weather, any rain will be gratefully accepted as he needs some cut. he is still growing and maturing so anything he does he will improve on. Fingers crossed!

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2009-07-04T02:46:00.000-07:00

The ground is far too firm at present particularly for the jumpers, both our recent runners returned badly jarred up. The ground was probably the main reason for Abu Dubai bad run over over hurdles although the vet suggests a tongue tie!
Santera was left badly jarred after her run which is most unusual for her!
Scilly breeze has a very low ballot mark at Wolverhampton and we cannot find out why, although the race will split we doubt whether we will get in! there are few options on the all weather at present!

Abu Dubai Disappoints!

2009-06-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

We were very disappointed by Abu Dubais run yesterday at MR. She had done everything right at home and we certain that she would at least be placed. Alex had Jago running as well and he too ran very badly. We will have the vet check her out and see what he has to say, as soon as i know what went wrong it will be posted.
Scilly Breeze came out of his race well but we are finding it a little difficult in finding the right races for him preferably on the all weather until the Autumn.

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2009-06-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Oh dear we came up against a useful animal in an insignificant maiden yesterday, this was not expected! Scilly Breeze was stopped in his run otherwise he would have been 2nd or 3rd, jockey reported he did not like the ground but did handle it, needs some cut. From a handicap point of view we should be alright but you never know with the handicapper as he will rate the winner highly! May well consider Southwell as a venue for his next run!
Abu Dubai will be declared for MR tomorrow, she is jumping well and we are looking forward to her debut!

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2009-06-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

Good run from Santera but topweight in a class 3 was too much for her to carry, all the horses above her did not declare and she was left shouldering the rest. However she did stay on a little and her jockey thought that 3miles is now an option but would definitely take some beating on soft or heavy ground!
Scilly Breeze runs tomorrow at Beverley, he would prefer some rain but beggars cannot be choosers ans will take his chance!
Abu Dubai will go to Market Rasen on Friday, she has schooled well and is a good size for a 3yo filly, actually she is quite big and jumps as well!

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2009-06-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

Santera is being declared today for Hereford on Sunday.
Scilly Breeze has been entered at Beverley on the 23rd, further entries are being made.
Abu Dubai will be entered on the 26th at MR and the 28th at Stratford.

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2009-06-17T01:15:00.000-07:00

Santera goes to Hereford on Sunday, please book your badges before they all go!
We are hoping the topweight stays in as this means she will be running with a sensible weight with the claimers allowance off, if only the handicapper had dropped her for her last run!
Abu Dubai is jumping very well and if she shines tomorrow will be entered up, her temperament is improving!
Scilly Breeze is impressing us with his attitude, temperament and work. He will obviously make a better 3yo but will win this year. He has an unfortunate median auction value of £53,000 which makes him illegible for most maidens as they are for horses of £20,000 or less but we will find a race for him next week somewhere, he will appreciate some cut!
Kings Majesty is shining in the field, the sun has done him some good and he looks really well, planned return to work is the 11th of July.

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2009-06-11T12:15:00.000-07:00

Scilly Breeze has joined us today from Rae Guest, he is a 2yo gr gelding by Linamix. He is very well bred on both sides of his family and will by the autumn need a mile and a quarter. He has been purchased to become a hurdler/chaser in the future but having only run twice finishing 4th and second respectively over inadequate trips he will win when the longer tripped nurseries start later in the summer. Scilly Breeze is a very exciting prospect!
Santera remains on course for the 21st at Hereford.
Abu Dubai has been schooled twice over hurdles already, she has a slight problem with temperement but nothing that cannot be overcome. She jumps very well but will need more schooling next Monday and Thursday and if ok will be entered up.
Kings Majesty is enjoying his little holiday!

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2009-06-07T04:52:00.000-07:00

Abu Dubai joins us today from Chris Dwyer, she is a nice scopey 3yo filly who is well bred by Kheleyf and has few miles on the clock.
She has finished 2nd twice over 1ml 2f and will appreciate a further distance, Alex and I think she will make a nice hurdler in the future. She wiil start schooling next week and depending how she gets on will either go straight for a hurdle or a 1ml 4f race.
Santera is being aimed at Hereford on the 21st, this race should suit her down to the ground!
Watch out for horses we have sold as they will come on for a change of yard, however this will only be temporary before they slip back. true Britannia runs in a poor hurdle race at Newton Abbot tomorrow and should win if she stays, I have doubts about that but all will be revealed!

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2009-06-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

Would the enhanced shareholders of the following horses please contact me as soon as possible, I will be writing to you but it may take a couple of weeks;
Aryshvic
What Do You Know
Fantasy Legend
True Britannia
Highland Homestead.
We are buying two new horses as soon as possible, Aryshvic has another hairline fracture and we have parted company with her.
Highland Homestead fractured his cheekbone when he fell at Plumpton, this has resulted in an infected sinus and he would not be able to run (if at all) until the winter. We have parted company with him.
WDYK keeps bleeding in his races and we have parted with him.
Fantasy Legend has a very bad leg still even after a rest and we have parted company with him.
True Britannia was getting too warm in a visor which reflected in her running, without a visor she does not produce her best so we have parted with her.
Current enhanced shareholders will be transferred into a horse of their choice, as stated we are trying to buy two more at present.
There are shares available in Santera and about 10% in Kings Majesty so please contact me.

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2009-05-29T02:32:00.000-07:00

Sadly neither True Britannia or Aryshvic got into their respective races at stratford due to the ballot marks! With juvenile hurdles where none have run their number is drawn from a hat, not ideal but i suppose it is fair!
Further entries are being made for most of the horses but some will be leaving us shortly as we have to reduce numbers!

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2009-05-26T05:36:00.000-07:00

Disappointment on Sunday, Aryshvic,s bad luck continues, cast herself overnight in her box and has heat in her knee, could not run. She is entered at Stratford on Sunday.
Santera disappointed but was very warm before the race, hot day with plenty of pollen about but apart from that we do not know!
Scarlet Oak is having a stalls test at Leicester today so fingers crossed, she has an entry at Yarmouth.
True Britannia has an entry at Stratford but needs several out in front of her.

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2009-05-23T23:05:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from WDYK at Brighton, ground was probably too firm for him, changed his legs twice at the bottom of the hill which cost him the race!
Santera goes to Fontwell today, has a lot of weight, not many options until the 20th of June so she had to run!
Aryshvic also goes to Fontwell today, she ran very green on her debut and was still not over the virus, we are hoping to see a different run today but the ground is possibly on the firm side for her.

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2009-05-22T01:38:00.000-07:00

Not a fast enough pace for True Britannia at Yarmouth but she did run well, she needs a fast pace so that she can sit out the back and come through late. May well run in a hurdle next if ready!
WDYK goes to Brighton today with every chance, the ground may be an issue!
Santera and Aryshvic are being declared for Fontwell on Sunday.

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2009-05-16T00:30:00.000-07:00

Unlucky run from True Britannia who jumped the crossing road at Brighton, Liam thought she had injured her legs and eased her but she picked up and was a very fast finishing third!
She will have to run at Yarmouth next week as there are few races for her, we would rather have given her another week but this race could be very weak!!!
WDYK, Aryshvic and Santera will all have mutiple entries made starting today. There are going to be too many entries to qoute thewm all but these can be picked up on a daily basis on the racing post site.
Aryshvic has been waiting for the ground and will have come on for her first run, her lungs are now clear of mucus.
Believe it or not there are not that many races for WDYK that will be suitable, he needs good or good to soft ground which should be available now but ideal trips will be difficult so he will be entered everywhere.
Santera has unfortunately gone up 10 lbs which will make life very difficult for her and will either run over 2ml on soft ground or 2ml 4f if better next weekend, she may have to drop back to claiming company.
Highland Homestead is still swollen around his cheekbone and sinus area, it was anasty fall and we will see how he is in a weeks time after further antibiotics and antiinflamatories.
We will try and stall test Scarlet Oak at Yarmouth, she is caming down a little but is so wound up at present.

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2009-05-12T00:15:00.000-07:00

Very disappointing on Sunday, Kings Majesty looked really well but has clearly gone over the top, he deserves a 2 month break out in the paddock with the other jump horses until the 11th of July when they all go back into training!
Highland Homestead was travelling fine according to plans at Plumpton but his jockey was following a loose horse, do not know why but he did. we think our horse was watching the loose one and failed to pick up at the 4th having a very nasty fall. His head is badly cut and extremely swollen, we will keep you updated!
True Britannia goes to Brighton today, well in at the weights but trip and ground might not be in her favour. She is running without headgear today as she has got too buzzed up before her last 2 runs!
Santera is entered at Aintree on friday, we are keen for her to run but she is not sparkling at present. She too has had a long season!
WDYK is buzzing, he came out of his Lingfield race well, he enjoyed himself without blinkers on and we are not sure whether to run him over 7f or 8f next but we are looking for a race for him next week somewhere. His best runs have come on ground with some cut or the all weather!

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2009-05-09T07:06:00.000-07:00

pleasing run from by WDYK at LINGFIELD, Nicol followed instructions, in hind sight we probably expected too much first time over a mile but the horse enjoyed and this was his first run for over 3 years without any headgear. Nicol thought he was genuine throughout and that a mile will sut using those tactics bu possibly a little closer to the pace. Alex and I are not sure whether or not 7f would be better, he will be popped over hurdles!
Kings Maj and Highland Homestead both run on sunday in reasonable races, both appear to be well!.
True Britannia will probably run at Brighton.
Santera should go to Aintree on the 15th.

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2009-05-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Santera again, nearly brought down at the first but the very young jockey kept his cool and slowly worked her into the race and brought her with a well timed run at the last to get up and win. He rode to instructions which is more than can be said about some of the other rides she has had! Santera is a very brave mare, we expect the handicapper to over burden her now but we will give her a chance in a better race before lowering her sights again. She cannot carry a huge weight!
Kings Maj will probably go to Southwell on Sunday.
Highland Homestead will probably go to Plumpton on Sunday.
True Britannia has many entries, we are not happy with the Lingfield races on Friday and she is in at Windsor and Wolverhampton on Monday.
WDYK has an entry over 1ml on friday and i am keen to just let him run in that without any headgear, held up at the back, as his front running style does not appear to suit at present!
Aryshvic is waiting for some cut in the ground.
Scarlet Oak is going for a stalls test shortly.

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2009-05-04T23:41:00.001-07:00

Santera goes to Fakenham today with a new jockey on board as Byron is banned at present, she is a little high in the weights!
Kings Majesty has a number entries starting at Wetherby as does Highland Homestead starting at Huntingdon.
WDYK and True Britannia have entries at Lingfield on Friday.

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2009-04-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Very disappointed with scarlet Oak at Nottingham who refused to go into the stalls, fine at home, has to have a stalls test with the risk of a huge fine if she fails!
Santera entered at Fakenham on the 5th.
Highland Homestead entered at Huntingdon on the 6th.

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2009-04-26T23:10:00.000-07:00

Good run from Mad Professor, took the lead over the last but let himself be run out of it, good ride from William, fortunately he was claimed, although we really liked him he was not putting it all in and will need blinkers probably to stir him up again! Good luck to his new owners ( there were no shareholders in this horse!)
Scarlet Oak goes to Nottingham tomorrow with Richard Mullen on board, Robert will not get there in time from Bath. We felt Richard was the best available jockey for her as she is not a straight foward ride, needs a quiet jockey who can hold her up and not bustle her, if Robert was riding we would expect her to run a big race.

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2009-04-24T14:42:00.000-07:00

Mad Professor goes to MR on Saturday, we thought this was the best winning chance! Lets hope the jockey follows instructions!
Scarlet Oak will probably go to Nottingham on tuesday although it is only over 5f Robert rang to say she should be ok and he thinks it will suit!
True Britannia, Highland Homestead and Kings Majesty are buzzing and entries will be made.
Looking for a race for Santera.
Aryshvic has a bit of mucus on her lungs but is fine in herself, will run in a fortnight.

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2009-04-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

WDYK was slightly disappointing at Folkestone but it was his first run for 6 months and was probably firmer than he would like! out in a fortnight.
Mad Professor has a number of entries starting on Saturday, we will advice nearer the time when it is decided where he will go.

Excellent run from Santera

2009-04-20T14:44:00.000-07:00

Very good run from santera again but a terrible ride from Christian! Can these jockeys ever do as they are instructed, waiting for the last is not 3 out, she is very genuine and needs to be played late in a race!
WDYK has the assistance of Richard Hills today at Folkestone, we have always thought he could be the right jockey for him. However WDYK will come on for the run but let hope he is well!

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2009-04-17T02:10:00.000-07:00

Santera goes to Stratford on Sunday, very limited badges available, ground has gone a bit, we had upped her in trip to allow for firm ground, lets hope she stays on this ground!
Too firm at Thirsk for WDYK, goes to Folkestone on Tuesday where the ground is perfect at present!

Sundays Results.

2009-04-13T03:18:00.000-07:00

Very disappointing ride from P C O'Neil on Mad Professor, missed the start and sat him out the back which he hates, he was told to have him 3/4 lengths off the pace in 3rd or 4th not last. He lost interest halfway round but did start to race again at the end, we knew he would come on for this run but we expected him to be thereabouts!
Aryshvic had her first race but was totally overawed with the occasion, although she had been to Towcester twice for racecourse gallops and to get used to the stables she really never settled. She was green walking round the parade ring, went to post ok, started ok but never picked the bridle up once during the race. Paul tried every trick in the book weaving in and out of horses and switching her to the outside but all she did was look around and wonder what was going on!
This is not unusual with Mares they can be very slow at catching on to what is expected of them, it will take another race or two for her to cotton on but Paul said he had plenty of horse under him!

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2009-04-10T02:53:00.000-07:00

Kings Majesty was left very sore after his Brighton run, the ground was probably firmer than reported and he did not like going downhill. he had been tried downhill on the gallops and appeared to enjoy it, that is why we ran him. He may well need a jab or two in his joints.
Aryshvic has got in at Towcester on Sunday and is in fine form however we would like to see it rain for her as we do not want to jar her up on her first run, we will watch the decs on Sunday morning for Fakenham and Plumpton on Monday and of course the ground.
Mad Professor goes to Plumpton on Sunday, Byron rides and takes off a useful 5lbs. He should come on for this run as he has still the odd bit of mucus about him.
WDYK goes to either thirsk on the 17th or Folkestone on the 21st.
Highland Homestead has improved again and should run in a fortnight, he had been suffering from ulcers!
Scarlet Oak had a large abcess come up on her mouth after her fine run at Wolverhampton, this has now burst and has not affected her work too much as we always give her a week off after she runs.
True Britannia is being given an easy fortnight and then will go for a mile race somewhere, the headgear will be left off.

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2009-04-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Santera yesterday, baulked at the first, jumping was not as fluent afterwards which probably cost her the race, unlucky loser, will probably look for a 2 ml race at stratford or similar.
Kings Majesty runs today at Brighton and will be favourite however it has rained!
Aryshvic has a number of entries but will run where she can get in and where there has been rain so we will have to update with only a days notice as to where she goes.
Mad Professor has several entries, the same applies not sure where he will run yet, he will still improve for this next run.
WDYK and Highland Homestead should run in the next fortnight, Highland has taken his time getting over the virus.
Fantasy Legend is still on roadwork.

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2009-04-06T23:26:00.000-07:00

True Britannia ran well yesterday but was badly hampered when challenging, she switched but had lost her momentum, we think on turf a shorter trip will suit!
Santera goes to Fontwell today and will a big price in a highly competitive field, we think this race is ideal for her.
Kings Majesty goes to Brighton tomorrow and should be favourite, however rain is forecast tonight!

True Britannia

2009-04-05T12:41:00.000-07:00

True Britannia goes to Windsor tomorrow, she really ought to go close at the weights, we think the ground will suit but has only run once on turf! what she does need is a very fast pace so that she can come from behind, we know this is nailbiting stuff but that is the only way she will run to her true ability, if she is too close to the pace she does not pick up, she likes horses to come back at her, it makes her fight more.

Scarlet Oak

2009-04-05T12:36:00.000-07:00

Excellent run from Scarlet Oak, we came up against a well backed horse who never looked like losing but Robert did say she would have won over 6f and travelled well throughout and stayed on at the finish. will probably go to bath next. she is better off of a short break and so we will not run her for at least 3 weeks.

Saturday at Bangor

2009-03-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Santera was given a very poor ride by her Jockey yesterday, he did not ride to instructions at all, unfortunately he will still get paid for the ride! He was told to keep her in the first 4/5 not at the back as he did, she clearly is in fine fettle as she finished 4th but probably should have won it!
Mad Professor ran a good race but was unable to concede weight alround. I have asked the official handicappers three times to lower his handicap mark but they will not, when trying his best and can only finish 3rd it is clear to all that he cannot run to that mark

Lingfield the 25th of February

2009-02-24T22:53:00.000-08:00

Another good run from True Britannia, a fast finishing third, perhaps she should have been closer to the pace? We now have to wait a month before she can run as there are no races for her unless we go down in trip!
Mulazeem coughed badly after his race and has the virus!

Excellent Week.

2009-02-14T00:37:00.000-08:00

Well this week has been excellent but a little disappointing as well, Fakenham was off so Aryshvic could not run, one winner, three seconds and a fifth from the other five horses that ran!
We cannot help feel that Kings Majesty was unlucky not to have had at least one win, he should have won easily yesterday but there was no pace in the race which did not suit him at all.
We are looking forward to next week with Mad Professor going chasing probably at Ludlow, he has schooled well, Highland Homestead and Muraco will probably go to Doncaster.
Some of Alex's horses are still a little off colour but by and large they are improving!

Lingfield the 11th.

2009-02-11T13:37:00.000-08:00

Brilliant ride and run from True Britannia, those of you who saw my interview will understand that we know how a horse must be ridden but you also need things to fall right to win, this time it did, however she did need that incredible burst of pace to do it. If she jumps ok she will be special over hurdles!!! Waiting for July when it will start for her.
Excellent run from Mulazeem again not beaten far again, probably beaten by weight today, Andre wants us to run him at Southwell!

Lingfield on the 10th.

2009-02-10T11:30:00.000-08:00

Excellent run from Scarlet Oak, she missed the break as planned travelled nicely as planned and challenged as planned, forget what the post says! The winner was thought to be suspect but this was a very fast time and his old class shined through so all in all we were very pleased with her and she does not need cheek pieces!
Kings Maj ran a cracking race again also as planned however we all thought the winner would come back to the field but did not, fair play to the lad who rode it, excellent ride, Shane was very pleased with our horse and said he probably should have had him a bit closer but also thought the winner would stop, may run again on friday!

True Britannia Wins!

2009-01-15T04:37:00.000-08:00

Andrew brought True Britannia with a nicely timed run to get up on the line, excellent first run for us, may6 run again on Saturday as there is not much for her until February!

New Horse

2009-01-01T01:30:00.000-08:00

True Britannia has joined us as a replacement. She is now three is exceedingly well bred by Lujain, she has won two races and been placed once. We will try and win some more races on the flat with her before novice hurdling, she will improve with age as have all her relatives!

Disappointment and Sadness!

2008-12-20T10:57:00.000-08:00

Santera disappointed badly at Southwel, hated the course!
She has an entry at Wetherby.
Tagula Blue broke down very badly at Bangor and we are hoping to humanely destroy him on Monday but Weatherbys insurance are insisting that he be given time to improve, this is an intolerable situation which is not nice for all concerned, the horse and those caring for him!
A replacement is being sought.

Santera at Plumpton

2008-11-23T23:58:00.000-08:00

Our bad luck continues, Santera sat nicely off the pace, came to join the leader on the final bend and was cut up very badly, virtually stopped. She was unable to renew her challenge as all momentum had been lost, another one that has got away! Will be looking for another race for her, maybe the handicapper will drop her a couple of pounds!

Highland Homestead at Huntingdon

2008-11-22T12:28:00.000-08:00

We were very disappointed by the pace in the race, William wished after the race that he had kicked on as we were certain stayers but we had a nice introduction to the hurdles and we would not be frightened of taking the first three on again in a properly run race. We are not sure how good a race this was but we picked up a 1000 however we believe this to be an unlucky run!
This horse has a very bright future over hurdles! next problem will be to find another nice race for him!

Kings Majejesty and Mad Professor at Fontwell.

2008-11-16T14:22:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately William gave Mad Professor a poor ride, I warned when saddling not to take it up too early as he would fade if too long in front, we were surprised how long he lasted in the lead and must say the horse impressed us but what a wasted opportunity, these due not grow on trees, on a brighter note he really ought to win next time!
Kings Majesty ran a very good race in adverse ground, we knew it would not suit but he had to run on it sometime! however he acquited himself well, turned the tables with first option abd would have gone exceedingly close on better ground. a big race awaits him somewhere!

Another Kings Best joins us.

2008-11-13T06:41:00.000-08:00

As you know we like Kings Best as a sire and today Mulaazem joined us, we were surprised how well he handled the conditions today which Muraco hated.
Mulaazem is bred in the purple, Dam won the 1000g, has won and been placed, nicely handicapped on the flat as well.
We will as usual employ different tactics on him and he may well go on the flat first to try and settle him at the back of fields.
Muraco really hated the ground today and may well have to run back on the flat!

kings Majesty and Scarlet Oak

2008-10-31T14:46:00.000-07:00

Kings Majesty finished a creditable 2nd at Wetherby today, the pace was too slow for him and William did not get it quite right and thought he should really have won, had a few traffic problems and did not see the last flight very well, this horse needs a fast run race and we will enter him at Cheltenham on the 15th, he probably will take a lot of beating on the sharper tracks where the pace is strong and has a very bright future. Very few shares left!
Scarlet Oak ran poorly at GL, she did not like the kick back and made a noise, will give her a couple of weeks fit her with a tongue tie and crossed nose band with a view to Lingfield, this run was out of character!

Kings Majesty ambles to victory!

2008-10-24T23:36:00.000-07:00

Well Kings Majesty turned the race into a procession, never off the bit, hands and heels only, what can we say!
Obviously we had been looking for another race for him prior to this run as we anticipated this happening and there is only 1 race we can enter, there is for a week or so an acute shortage of 2ml novice and handicap races, this is not an unusual occurrence as the race planners never get it right!

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2008-10-20T23:44:00.000-07:00

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Scarlet Oak Joins Brick Farm Racing!

2008-10-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Yes another new horse, i was really impressed with her win at Nottingham in July on softish ground (which she has not had since). She finished a close 6th today at Windsor in a hot fast race on ground she clearly did not relish! She looks a small neat filly, genuine, and i am sure she will win for us this year adding to her three wins she has had already, perhaps Southwell could suit!

kings Majesty strolls to victory

2008-10-20T11:20:00.000-07:00

Having his first run for Brick Farm Racing Kings Majesty won comfortably at Plumpton today, our second winner in a week!
Santera was travelling just as well as Kings Majesty jumped her hurdle, landed ok and then put her near fore in a hole up to her knee and went down badly with another horse hitting her, she did not fall! Byron thinks he had the measure of Kings Majesty at the time, well whatever lets hope some of you backed him!

Highland Homestead at Home at Great Leighs

2008-10-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

Highland Homestead ran a cracking race under a penalty to win his race tonight at Great Leighs, Racing Post comments were. "The penalised HIGHLAND HOMESTEAD took time to get going, but being held up over the longer trip evidently suited and he eventually reeled in the runner-up at the business end. This was his first outing for new connections and it rates a career-best effort, so he is clearly now very much at the top of his game." A nice price as well 13/2.