Back to Beverley today, and the incredible Ginger Jam wins for the 4th time in a row at the track, and his 6th win this season. It is unbelievable, I am running out of words…
Bark De Triomphe
The love of my life Belle represented the jockeys against the trainers in the fiercely competitive Bark De Triomphe at Beverley today. She qualified for the final having been placed in her heat, but it could have gone better.
You can see from the photo that I was more revved up than she was before the start. She broke well and was up with the pace for a long way before losing concentration and misbehaving. I think she may need blinkers when we return to try and win it next year.
We're Jammin
Raring to get back in the saddle after a couple of days off, and cant think of a better way than climbing back on Ginger Jam as he goes for his 4th win in a row at Beverley.
Rapid Lad won 12 races at Beverley in the 80’s and has a bar named after him, so we are well on the way!
Daffy Placed Again At York
Happy with Daffy Jane who ran another great race back at York when finishing a close up 4th of 16 on Friday night.
A couple of potential rides coming up early next week on Ginger Jam and Sweet Marmalade. Just what every jockey needs, a reminder of food!
It would be very exciting if Ginger Jam turns up at my lucky track Beverley looking for his 4th win in a row.
Its A Scorcher!
Hottest day of the year according to the weatherman, and it definitely felt like it at Yarmouth!
Belle was grateful for the air conditioned box, and so was True Hero. We stopped for a break on the way home, having set off at 5.30 this morning.
I am really looking forward to the weekend, a very busy time for all of us at the stable with loads of runners all over the country.
I have 3 rides tomorrow, including Daffy Jane for Mr Bill Burton. We were second together the last time we were at York, and fingers crossed we can go one better.
Keeping Cool
The stable has great facilities to look after the horses in this heatwave. Nothing for the staff, but the horses are treated like royalty!
Here is Athollblair Boy enjoying a cold shower in the sunshine.
Close But No Cigar
You cant win them all, although it feels like you can some days the way the stable has been flying!
Northern Lyte gave me a great ride at Leicester tonight, cruising through to the front after a dream run up the rails, but just found one too good this time and finished a good second.
Back down to the seaside tomorrow, returning to Great Yarmouth to ride True Hero.
Team Tinkler Barbeque
No rides for me today, time for a bit of a rest. Well nearly.
Together with Team Tinkler we had a busy evening, enjoying the fantastic weather whilst stacking hay and having a BBQ. Great Fun.
Looking forward to a busy week ahead, I am lucky enough to have a few good rides to look forward to, starting with Northern Lyte tomorrow..
Hitting The Headlines
Ginger Hat Trick At Beverley
Back to Beverley and back into the winners enclosure. The Westwood continues to be a lucky track for me.
Ginger Jam was winning his third race in a row at Beverley, he must love it as much as me!
He was very impressive coming from last to first, a very exciting horse.
Archie v Rowan
It’s never dull at the stable.
Rowan showing he has plenty of bottle, standing his ground as Archie Perkins lets off some steam, charging towards him at full speed as he enjoys himself in the paddock.
Thankfully, Archie blinked first and changed direction!
You can see Izzy in the background watching safely from behind the fence!
Day At The Seaside
Just a quick 18 hour round trip to Great Yarmouth today after a mornings work to ride one of my favourite horses Athollblair Boy.
It is not as bad as it sounds, Amy drove the horsebox and I just slept all the way there and back!
He was carrying a huge weight, I could hardly carry the saddle back to the weighing room, but he ran his usual genuine race and finished a close up 4th place in the ladies race.
Still Lucky Beverley
I did say I was feeling optimistic about riding back at my lucky track today, and it was great to deliver another winner for the stable.
Singe Anglais gave me a great ride, and building on the promise he had shown in his 2 previous races, we won the opening race at Beverley.
Great Yarmouth tomorrow to ride Athollblair Boy, Can’t wait!
Back On The Horse!
It has been an amazing day, winning on Allux Boy who has a very special place in my heart. This is the third time we have won together at Wolverhampton.
Me and my sidekick Belle covered plenty of miles today but it was worth it, and fantastic to return from a ban in style.
Feeling optimistic about my rides back at Beverley today, and am so grateful for these opportunities to ride more winners.
Keeping Busy!
Serving a ban is not the rest you would imagine!
Drove Belle and Princess Power to Newmarket. Led her up and she ran a fantastic race to finish 4th. Also rode out for Richard Spencer, Then went to Fountains Chinese restaurant in Newmarket where I had my first ever taste of Lobster. Well 8 lobsters actually, provided by owner Stewart Perkins, in the company of Jamie Piggott, son of Lester.
Really looking forward to race riding again from next Monday!
Pet Rescue
A jockeys work never ends. Just managed to rescue this little cutie before it was savaged by the yard cats.
Fed it some fruitcake which it seems happy about!
Lucky Beverley
Beverley continues to prove a lucky place for me. Great couple of days with Tenax winning last night and the week finishing on a high for the stable with Northern Lyte winning this afternoon.
Plenty of riding out this week as I am banned for a few days and have just one ride on Monday night at Ripon, Flying Raconteur for Mr Aarons.
Evening Out At Haydock
On the way to Haydock for 2 good rides with Nigel, James and Lara, and of course Belle. I have hitched a ride in the horsebox to save a few pennies. Tenax and True Hero both have big engines, and I am really looking forward to riding them both.
Then tomorrow, 4 rides for Team Tinkler at Beverley, my lucky course, so the team will hopefully be ending the week on a high note.
Thimbledon
Great fun to take part in Thimbledon at Thirsk racecourse today, although I never won. Think I will stick to riding horses!
A Long Day At The Office!
Normal day today. Up at 5.45AM to take Belle for a walk. Mucked out 4 boxes, rode out 6 lots, drove Belle 5 and 1/2 hours to Chepstow, had one ride on which I had no luck in running, drove home to complete the 500 mile round trip, and was in bed after only a 17 hour day.
Looking forward to 3 rides tomorrow.
