Ed Walker is enjoying a wonderful season having moved into the Bjorn Nielsen’s Yard in Lambourn.
He saddled the final winner on a thrilling evening on the last day of the Racing League at Southwell.
Hats off to Jamie Osborne and daughter Saffie for taking the trophies for the leading rider and Wales and the West team.
Remarkably Ed’s handicapper Fantasy Believer supplied the confirmation of their wins only weeks after surviving a life-threatening infection.
His owners David and Chris Stam agreed to pay a small mortgage to pull him though, and they were rewarded by Fantasy taking his third win in a row. The Dubai Duty Free meeting at Newbury is next on the cards.
Barry Brennan has moved in to share the famous Uplands Yard close to Lambourn centre - and celebrated with an 80/1 winner. Previously he was at Newlands with the Racing Club from where Dunstan won a trail-blazing four consecutive races on the All-Weather. Knows his stuff does Barry!
A few of Stan Moore’s string put songs into your head, Owner Caroline Instone names her horses from lines from epic hits. Go Your Own Way, Raintown, Touching Hands and Til It Shines are examples. Better not to ask Stan for a rendition though!
Staying on the music front, anybody passing Heather Main’s Kingston Lisle yard may also hear some tunes. Heather is an accomplished classical vocalist who often sings an aria or two to her residents! It obviously works wonders as Tanmawwy and Mostawaa both picked up a nice races at Epsom recently.
Sad to see the yard opposite The Queens Arms in East Garston still empty. The landlord of The Queens, who owns the yard doesn’t appear to be interested in redeveloping. Former occupant Stan Moore was successful there, as was Natalie Lloyd Beavis (so successful with giveaway horses other trainers gave up with).
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CAL'S UP TO TOP SPEED
John Anthony keeps close watch on the top ranking track fliers
ACTION REPLAY
Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action
SHADOW IN THE LIMELIGHT
lan Heitman follows the fortunes of next year’s leading Classic prospects
GONE WILDE
Rolf Johnson fears the effects of a thoroughbred market bubble’
DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS
The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes and clothing
MORE AMO FOR RALPH
Dave Youngman shares the joy and gossip from the Newmarket gallops
GO COSMIC NEXT YEAR
Andy Ayres shares his pick of punting prospects from the autumn action
NICO'S CAREER LEAP TO GLORY
Nick Townsend talks to Nico de Boinville about his life-changing choices
ALL SET FOR FRESH START
Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland
DAN'S GRAND BID DAWNING
Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree