A Quick Update

Working in Tokyo all day yesterday, and so I never had a chance to do much of anything, while today has been spent writing a section on one of the two books currently in motion. I managed to escape the office for a bit, though, and with the kids finishing school early, we had a nice time walking together in the countryside with a now fit and spritely 'Jaguar' - he loved every minute of it. He's got a heavy weekend ahead of him, with various competition outings lined up, so the quiet stroll will definitely stand him in good stead.

Courtesy Lamont Racing

I've had a few pictures come through from JLH Racing in Australia, with Raining Dollars looking well, although the heavy storm that just passed over the east coast would definitely put a damper on training - in more ways than one. The black, orange and white silks look superb, too.

Porthos Du Vallon (left) is a monster, and I can't wait to see him jumping in anger. And River Spirit is a beauty. Lord Ilsley kindly sent a video across, and she's a real flyer. With any luck, she'll be making her debut in about three weeks. Wish her luck!

In Japan, the Sunday Thoroughbred Club horses Beat The Boarder and Divine Daughter are both in walking wounded mode, but getting back on the road to recovery.

Courtesy Carrot Club

On the Carrot Club front, Tenshinramman is due to run again in the summer, which is far from ideal; Miracle Rouge has Niigata in her sights, and Mistoffelees (pictured on the right) is supposed to have one more race before the classes change. Joyful Step might eventually get back to the racing stables (for the first time since November 2013), although I wouldn't bank on it. It would be much easier to get me to lay money on Glint Moment never racing, now on walking machine duty.

As for the Carrot Club youngsters, Massabielle isn't eating and is also on a walking machine, while Time For Love has lost 11kg in the last month. Not looking good, is it? At least War Chronicle offers a bit of hope, with a body check due in the next two or three days, and J'ai Un Reve is said to be coming along nicely, moving well and showing signs of real power.