It was great that Thistle Ask got off the mark at Ayr on the 10th March to win the 2 mile Maiden Hurdle by 24 lengths under a fine ride by Danny McMenamin.  Lake Takapuna also ran well at the same meeting to come third in the 2m Handicap Chase. Thistle Ask and his owners after his win at Ayr Some of our...

It was exciting to watch Brian’s skilful ride on The Blame Game at Sedgefield  on 23 February and register another winner. Yard News We are very proud of Leah Barnfather who has been appointed a George Crawford  Memorial Trust Ambassador.   https://georgecrawfordlegacytrust.org.uk/ Leah is a very accomplished rider and helps us out part-time and at weekends.   She had her first run with her racing...

Lake Takapuna defied his years at 12 and ran a brilliant race at Ayr to win a second time for the yard.   Then a week later, Heroique de Maulde at half this age showed great courage to win at Doncaster.  Chloe with Lake Takapuna   Heroique de Maulde with Brian Hughes winning at Doncaster Chloe Mchattie has recently become the proud owner of...

Since the last blog it has been a frustrating time with many abandoned race meetings due to frozen ground and waterlogging and mostly very heavy going for the few runs that we have had.   However, the horses continue to perform well as can be seen by the table below.   Once again all credit to the team here as it is not easy looking...

Fitzdares generously sponsored two days racing at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and again on Tuesday 3rd January.  So, it was particularly appropriate that Community Rebel won the 3 mile Maiden Hurdle on the 3rd January for the yard’s sponsors – Ftizdares! Community Rebel following his win at Musselburgh This followed an eye-catching win for Escapeandevade on the previous day at Ayr on...