Compton Grace was supposed to be running on the 23rd, but was balloted out, although Macho Mover's debut is scheduled for the same day. Meanwhile, just had the HRI paperwork all confirmed, so watch out for the Godiva Racing colours in Ireland over the coming months and years. The Jazz Singer should be out soon, by the way, with the newcomer getting closer to a first run, too...
PS. Macho Mover sadly just made up the numbers at Newbury, so all we can do is wait and see if the experience can be put to good use next time out. We've thrown in the towel with Compton Grace, which is probably the right call. Terribly disappointing run from Dusty, maybe due to the heavy ground, so we're really suffering on the England front right now. By the way, the new one in Ireland is now officially registered as Godiva's Bay.
PPS. Jazz has picked up a slight injury, so joins Sayesse on the walking wounded list. Bad year all-round this one. Let's hope we get some better news on the 6th, which is our next outing in England... Sadly, it wasn't good news. Looks like Macho Mover will be used until the end of the month, and then given a break until next season.
PPPS. Another awful run with Macho Mover, ending what has been my worst flat season ever (and by a very long way), full of bad luck, and horses that just didn't make the grade. Well, I guess things can only get better, and hopefully we'll get some action out of the Irish ponies - also plagued with niggling maladies and bad timing all-round. Ummm.
