Had a nice ride for the boss at Doncaster today, on what must have been the wettest day of the year, before dashing off for a ride at Newcastle.

It was definitely a dash, and we couldn’t even get a seat on the train!

Athollblair Boy was back at Newcastle today and ran another good race in a very competitive sprint, with just over 5 lengths covering all 14 runners at the finish.

He looks in great shape for a few successful return trips this winter!

Well the week started as well as I could have dreamed of, with another win on Our Little Pony at Pontefract this afternoon in conditions she loves!

Fingers crossed the week continues with the same success, really looking forward to climbing back on Athollblair Boy at Newcastle tomorrow.

Kilbaha Lady ran another great race at Newcastle on Friday, only just failing to add to the stables winners this season.

I am back in the saddle tomorrow, looking forward to adding to the success we have already shared on board Our Little Pony at Pontefract. Then its back to Newcastle on Tuesday to partner up with Athollblair Boy, who loves his trips up to Newcastle and has won there before.

Could be a great week ahead!

A very enjoyable couple of days at York’s final meeting of the year, fortunate enough to have a few rides.

Here I am with the boss and owner John Raybould discussing the great run of Singe Anglais. We couldn’t make it 4 for the season but another great run to be a fast finishing 5th!

Really looking forward to a couple of rides at York tomorrow. I feel so fortunate to have these fantastic opportunities.

Hoping for more success on board Singe Anglais. We have already won together 3 times this season, it would be fantastic to make it four.

Then Violette Szabo, a lovely filly named after a real life war time heroine.

The weather claimed my ride at Pontefract today, as the meeting was abandoned due to a waterlogged course.

Not all bad news though, was able to enjoy a large lunch!

Have had a quiet few days, getting prepared for Autumn now. The fire is on, and Belle has a new winter coat. She now has more than me.

Have a few rides booked this week, and as the flat season draws to a close, I am already looking forward to the All Weather programme getting into full swing!

The autumn weather is playing havoc with my plans, missing out on more than one opportunity over the last couple of days because of the ground conditions.

Very frustrating but that’s racing!

Already looking forward to a some great rides coming up this week including a few old favourites, Normandy Barriere, Sheepscar Lad and Our Little Pony!

I had a fantastic day at Newmarket yesterday, riding for the boss. I feel very privileged and so grateful to be receiving such amazing opportunities from the stable and the wonderful owners.

Had a much more relaxing day today, chilling out with Belle, taking her for a paddle then sharing an ice cream.

Just preparing for a busy week ahead, Scotland tomorrow then back to Beverley for a couple of rides on Tuesday. I am ready for a return to the winners enclosure!

Very long and busy day today, I was up at 5AM and travelled to Wolverhampton racecourse to take part in the barrier trials.

I was back in Malton in time for evening stables, then cooked what must be the worlds healthiest meal!

Need to keep my strength up before teaming up again with Sheepscar Lad at Beverley tomorrow, a ride I am really looking forward to.

Had great fun at the Malton Open Day today, taking part in the jockeys showjumping competition. Borrowed the silks of one of my favourites Allux Boy to compete in.

A big Thank You to Emma Dwan, allowing me to borrow Jack for the day. He was brilliant!

Back to the flat tomorrow, looking forward to riding at Thirsk.

So happy to have won on Singe Anglais at Carlisle this afternoon. Third time this season we have been successful.

Thanks again to the owners for another wonderful opportunity.

Had a varied day on Sunday.

Put in some showjumping practice before the jockey’s competition at Malton Open Day next weekend, and then enjoyed a good ride on board Hovingham at York in the afternoon. I am very grateful to the owners for these opportunities.

A few rides coming up this week, looking forward to getting back in that winners enclosure soon!

Start your engines….

Had a great night out with the team racing Go Karts. The racing was a bit rough, with plenty of penalties handed out. There would have been a few stewards enquiries and suspensions handed out if that was repeated on the racecourse!

Thankfully we all came out unscathed and will be ready for work in the morning. Time for a run with Belle now, really looking forward to a busy and hopefully successful weekend.

It has been a pretty quiet week for rides, so I have been keeping fit in the gym and doing lots of riding out.

Went to visit my Queen, Our Little Pony, together with Belle obviously. They are very fond of each other. Then it was time for brunch, unfortunately horses were not allowed in but Belle has her own chair!

Looking forward to a busy few days, with hopefully some good rides over the weekend at Musselburgh, Thirsk and York.

While the cats away….

Taking full advantage of the situation while Helen is away showing.

Took the opportunity to steal a ride on Normandy Barriere and we enjoyed a canter around the track.

Hopefully she will forgive me when she gets back…..?

Friendly Rivalry

At Beverley, Sheepscar Lad and Bashiba catching up at the start before taking part in the 5f sprint.

You can see Sheepscar Lad looking over his shoulder, keeping a watchful eye on Bashiba and Izzy!

He ran his usual good race and finished 3rd. I can’t complain, making the frame on both rides today, but I look forward to getting back into the winners enclosure!

So far so good.

The penny seems to have dropped for Violette Szabo on her 3rd start at Beverley today. She flew up the hill to finish 3rd at very generous odds.

She fluffed the start on both of her first two outings and had not beaten another horse, but we saw a different horse today who did her wonderful owners proud.

Wash Out

Tenax ran another good race and we were placed again.

Better than my Scotland experience today. All the way to Hamilton, the ground turned very heavy before the first which didn’t suit my first ride, and my second ride never even came out of the stalls!

A jockey’s life is full of ups and downs, so here is hoping it is an up tomorrow when it is back to Beverley for Beverley Bullet Day to ride a couple including Sheepscar Lad and Violette Szabo.