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Plus 17 and dry when driving in. Wet overnight.

David Bass was in to ride out a couple of lots this morning.

Sunblazer and Rhosneigr jumped tyres

Nicholas and Jill Sperling were here third lot to see their KBRP horse Lord Apparelli and Sadlemor.

James Cowley was also here for a first visit to Thorndale.

The more I read of troubles in racing what with prize money, whips, gambling and the general lack of interest for the sport in government the more I hope that the new BHA chairwomen Annamarie Phelps is going to be good. She has a huge task ahead of her and wouldn’t it be great if racing could actually rally round her and actually help!

At the moment we have the betting industry telling us that they are  in turmoil due to the reduction of FOBs. The whip debate is as strong as ever and everybody has a different opinion.

The saddest thing about it all is the fact that our leading racing paper does not seem to support the sport it writes about. We have a great sport and a great product, we should be positive about it and promote it..

We here are always being asked if it were possible to buy Kim Bailey Racing Jackets.. Frankly I am not sure why, but due to the demand we have now added a link to the web site so you can.. Merchandise.. top left hand corner of this page under Horses For Sale..

More just plain neat information..

'Airports at higher altitudes' require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.

'The University of Alaska' spans four time zones.

'The tooth' is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself.

'In ancient Greece', tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage.  Catching it meant she accepted.

'Warner Communications' paid 28 million for the copyright to the song Happy Birthday, which was written in 1935!

'Intelligent people' have more zinc and copper in their hair.

'A comet's tail' always points away from the sun.

Have a good weekend and we will see you on Monday