James Ewart Racing News

We are so very sad to say that dear Willie passed away over the weekend. He was peaceful and sleeping. We are truly honoured to have worked alongside such a brilliant man these past few years he brought so much to JER not only a wealth of knowledge but also a sense of good fun and humour. A joy to work alongside and be with...

Smithy’s birthday – All had a night out for James Smiths 21st at the Eskdale Hotel (well I was sat in the car but had some of the left over’s) Smithy has had a good run 4th (Dalston) and 2nd on Melua Maid (Wetherby) and 2nd on Vosges let’s hope he can go one better tomorrow at Towcester.  Burrowing – couldn’t resist another...

What a brilliant Aintree for the borders - it was great cheering on trainer Stuart Coltherd with Tartan Snow in the hands of Jamie Hamilton. Then Ryan Mania winning the Grand National for Sue and Harvey Smith with Auroras Encore, what a dream come true. I was sorry not to get back home to Aintree for a visit, with Beneficial Reform missing the...

So much to tell you about don’t know where to start... Our resident stunt rider had his first winner!! Dale Irving on Wilde Pastures - a horse spotted in a field in Ireland way before my time. Annoyingly stunt rider does not do many tricks these days but we will be happy for him to keep up the winners. He got a champagne...