Susan Corbett's Newsletter

A day early this week - so to important issues first....

Amanda is making a good recovery and is out of hospital. She cannot go near a horse or drive for 6 months – I think she has been very lucky – she has asked me to pass on this message:-

' I would just like to say a massive thank you to yourself and all of our Owners. I am completely overwhelmed with the ongoing support, cards, gifts and good wishes. This makes me even more determined for a speedy recovery to get back to work.'

PS please give Joker a hug from me as I am sure he will be feeling guilty!

We will be keeping in touch with Amanda and she will be going on her Racing Secretaries course in the Spring which was always part of her development plan with us. I think she will also be turning up at the races and certainly at Jokers first Racecourse gallop!

A better week than last week that is for sure – ice and frost were a big part of it and carrying water to each horse when they drink 8 gallons a day is not a joy! The water Drinkers are now defrosting I am happy to report. The horses all went well as we wait for the ground to ease and the rain to appear ( not snow as we have today! ) Staff wise we employed a young lady called Abi who came highly recommended from Rebecca Menzies as we have Josh off with a broken hand and Amanda, as you all know, not here for a while! We also called upon part time people who have worked for us over the years and all horses were ridden. It helps that Nathan comes in twice a week, and we had Amateur Tash Cookson in as well. Horses are being clipped – so extra rugs for them.

Racing Club – The Otterburn Racing Club will be kicking off soon anyone interested in joining please get in touch ( Jumps )

Freddie – he is a home bred out of Bahrikate by Frontiersman, only 3 but very mature – we will be taking him to Newcastle for a gallop 7.30 am on Wednesday - if any gallop watchers would like to come along. ( please drop an email if you are coming in case plans change ).

With signs of rain, entries have been placed for next week:-

28th Nov Musselburgh Les Legacy 0 – 100 3 miles – trying to get his confidence back after a wind op.

29th Nov Musselburgh See a Stride 0 – 120 Mares hurdle

30th Nov Newcastle maybe Kilmore Rock or Sunset Hill in the French Furze

30th Nov Bangor Atomic Angel in the fillies only 3 mile hurdle

1st Dec Carlisle Champ Royal in a Chase

1st Dec Carlisle Wee Alki and Whispering Dancer in the Novice 2.3.

Photo: Wee Alki