Back on board Tenax today and looking forward to riding him at Carlisle this afternoon. We have raced together a few times this season, and had a win and plenty of placed efforts, so hoping for another good run.
Then it’s north of the border tomorrow, up to Hamilton in an attempt to complete a hat trick with Singe Anglais, following our wins at Beverley and Ripon.
Great to be back at Beverley, and back into the winners enclosure again on board Northern Lyte.
She has shown many times before that she enjoys it at Beverley, and we were winning there together for the second time this season.
It is fantastic to end the week on a high note, and I am really looking forward to a few rides in the week ahead, starting tomorrow at Ripon.
Here is Belle showing a good turn of foot to keep up with me as we enjoy a run together this morning.
Then we are heading off to Beverley this afternoon, to hopefully ride a winner.
I have a couple of rides, Blue Lyte and Northern Lyte who both have course experience.
It was a privilege to be at York yesterday to see Enable win the Yorkshire Oaks, and to ride my own Queen on the Knavesmire.
I am really looking forward to the weekend, starting with a ride at York today, Newmarket tomorrow daytime, up to Redcar tomorrow evening, then back to Beverley for the Sunday meeting. Its great to be busy!
Will need plenty of snacks for Belle. She is as excited as me about our journey ahead!
It has been a quiet week on the track, but great to back at York today, and to see the Queen Of The Turf.
I am of course referring to the one and only Our Little Pony.
It will also be amazing to witness Enable as she takes on Magical in the Yorkshire Oaks, her last appearance in this country, where she attempts to win her 10th Group 1 race!
Have just been out with Cliff for our last ride together before he heads off to his new home and his retirement.
I will of course be keeping in touch with him, so it’s not goodbye forever.
Still on cloud 9 after winning on the amazing Our Little Pony, so I stayed behind for a bit of a celebration and watched Scouting For Girls.
Didn’t stay too long as it was way past Belle’s bedtime, and I don’t think she was a huge fan.
I don’t have a ride at Newmarket on Saturday now, the soft ground means Tenax will be saved for another day, but will still be a very busy weekend with plenty of horses to ride out and muck out!
Can’t believe I have won again on Our Little Pony!
This is the 4th win we have shared together, and it has to be one of her most impressive so far, winning by an easy 3 lengths at Thirsk this evening
Her mum was named Cracking Lass, and she is certainly living up to that. What a fantastic horse, and what a great start to the weekend!
A big thank you to the owners for letting me ride, I am so grateful.
Another good race from Northern Lyte as well, and another place, staying on well to finish 3rd.
Stable horses still in great form. Looking forward to the weekend.
And the sun is actually shining…..
Sheepscar Lad ran a great race at Beverley, and we only just failed to get up, a frustrating 3rd runner up spot for the stable at this 2 day fixture.
Still have another good chance with Northern Lyte later this afternoon. Fingers crossed!
It was nice to see Ginger Jam have a special mention for his amazing achievements at Beverley racecourse this year when a bar carried his name at ladies day today. Well deserved. The stable has a winner and two 2nds as well so a good day all round.
I am back to Beverley tomorrow with 2 good chances on Sheepscar Lad and Northern Lyte.
Any jockey will tell you, you never forget your first winner.
Cliff provided me with both my first and second winner.
The photo of the win is above my fireplace, the trophy is next to it, and I still have the horseshoes he was wearing!
We clicked immediately at the stable from the first time I rode him out, and I was regularly told to shut up when I was speaking about him too much.
I will miss the view from between these ears now he goes into retirement.
Thanks for the great days Cliff.
Belle seems very comfortable in her new travel seat.
A kind Traffic Cop stopped me and pointed out it probably wasn’t best to drive on the motorway with Belle on my Lap?
Only Kidding!
We have done plenty of miles this weekend, and have plenty of adventures planned together. I will keep you posted.
The wet weather never helped with the weekend plans, the heavy rain not suiting either of my intended rides. Northern Lyte never ran, and Allux Boy never enjoyed himself.
On the plus side, I stayed the night in Scotland and rode out for Linda Perratt who has the most beautiful place!
Belle certainly enjoyed the view and made a new friend.
I am looking forward to the weekend, starting with 2 good rides today.
I will be travelling nearly 2.5 miles on horseback on the track, but a lot further on the road. I do enjoy driving, but that’s another story!
Today I am excited to be riding 2 of my favourite horses who I have won on previously.
First it is Allux Boy in the first race at Musselburgh, and then Northern Lyte in the last race at Haydock.
Then its back to the stable before returning to Scotland tomorrow with a ride at Ayr.
So happy to have ridden another winner for the stable.
Singe Anglais followed up from his last win at Beverley to repeat the feat at Ripon tonight. A big thank you to the owners who let me ride again, a lovely horse.
That makes it 30 career wins for me now. Unbelievable!
Had a great night at Carlisle tonight, had some great rides and was just beaten into 2nd place in the first 2 races. It was a great atmosphere with a big crowd, and everyone seemed to be having fun.
Back to the stable now, looking forward to riding Singe Anglais again tomorrow, this time at Ripon. I thought he ran a good race when we won at Beverley last time. I think he would have learned a lot from that, and look forward to a good run.
Looking forward to tonight, taking part in the only all female jockey race meeting in the UK at Carlisle.
It’s Ladies Night, but with 4 rides, I will probably be too busy to enter the best dressed competition.
Gok Wan is performing after the races, but unfortunately I will have to leave early to put Tenax to bed.
Belle drying off on her towel on the way home from Scotland after the heaviest rain I have ever seen.
Hamilton was abandoned after just 3 races due to the torrential rain.
Everyone was soaked to the skin, and we actually had to pour water out of our riding boots!
Just had a great ride on one of my favourite horses Our Little Pony at Thirsk.
We have had 12 races together and won 3 times. 2nd on this occasion but ran a fantastic race in defeat.
Quick change and on the way to ride at Hamilton this evening…
