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Plus 6 and drizzling when driving in.

Three out of four. That is Commodore Barry’s total of wins to runs.

Yesterday at Southwell CB took the 3 mile novice hurdle in fine style.. jumping off in front and never being headed. Ears pricked enjoying himself.. We like that, as do his owners The Commodores..Vince Burmingham, Caroline Swire, Chris Trigg, Anne Waters, Brian Cognet, John Garrett and Angeles Kennedy.

Commodore Barry is by the sire Presenting and most of his offspring prefer better ground and CB will probably wait for better ground in the spring.. A chaser in the making.

Sainte Ladylime loves heavy ground so it was not heavy enough for her, but she ran well enough to finish 3rd .. The eye catcher of the meeting in the Racing Post.

David Bass was in this morning and we worked a few and jumped..Full Tilt, Cloone Lady, Early Learner, Vinndication, Charbel, Dandy Dan and Thibault.

Helen Hibbert along with Caroline and Louise were here third lot to see Helens KBRP horse Shantou Express

Louis Gill  was also here third lot to see his KBRP horse Mergeela

Graham Potts was here mid morning..

We have three runners today. Mat is heading to Haydock to saddle Newtide and Mr Grey Sky while I head to Ludlow to saddle Red River.. For my thoughts on their chances please click here.

Moira (Frisky) Nutting who was Captain Forster's secretary for many years died over the weekend. Frisky was instrumental in me keeping Lois Duffey as an owner. Frisky lived up to her name as she was very much a fun personality. Thoughts to her husband Nick..

Q.  Why don't bunnies make noise when they have sex?
A.  Because they have cotton balls.

Q.   What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?
A.   A porcupine has the pricks on the outside.

Q.  What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant?
A.  Are you sure it's mine?"

Q.   What's the difference between Beer Nuts and Deer Nuts?
A.   Beer Nuts are $1, and Deer Nuts are always under a buck.