It was very agonising watching at Doncaster on Friday as Miss Amelia was nailed on the line. She continues to try and lose her maiden tag and we finally got to see what she shows us at home, Daryl gave her a great ride and if she can settle a bit better she should be winning soon. Below is a picture of her (light blue colours) in front just before the line.

It was great to get Half Bolly out at Newcastle on the same day, he seems a tough, hardy sort at home and he showed up well for a long way, he will come on for that and may go again toward the end of this week, along with Rock Island Line who is returning from a year off. He seems in good health but as always after such a lengthy break will no doubt benefit for his race.

Quest For Life showed a bit more glimmer and looks as though he may be coming back in to form,  and we were delighted with Bit Of A Quirke's run at Leicester. He made a name for himself last year as a Beverley specialist but I feel he could still be well handicapped over hurdles.

The winter has been a bit of a funny one weather wise, generally it has been very mild for the time of year and we have had very little rain, this has however meant we've been able to do plenty of schooling and the few hard frosts we have had, the gallop has been un-affected which is great to see!