Firstly some good news…Richie McGrath is recovering well in hospital following a bad fall at Hexham yesterday – he has a back injury but moving okay and all looks positive. A huge relief for his family and friends. Well done to Adam Nicol who won the last on Bop Along for Alan Smith at 9-1.
Factor Fifty ran a sound race yesterday and his jumping first time far exceeded our expectations, Richie gave him a lovely ride. he pulled hard early on and also did not like the tacky ground. he will come on for this and a step up to 2m 2/3f looks likely. He travelled with great enthusiasm throughout the race – a good 3rd for The Topspec Partnership with this handsome young horse and beating a couple of fair performers in the process, just what we wanted.
