by Tom George | Mar 22, 2020 | News
On a more positive note for owner Marcus Aniol the events over the last week have signalled an early end to the Walker Property & Construction 5 to Follow Competition. Marcus wins the £500 prize and a case of champagne with a total score of 139. Runner up Richard...
by Tom George | Mar 20, 2020 | News
Given the situation we find ourselves in is unprecedented in modern times, it was no surprise to receive the news that the 2019/20 season has been postponed. It’s been a testing few days for all here at Down Farm as we digest the fact no racing shall take place until...
by Tom George | Mar 9, 2020 | News
The anticipation is building in the yard ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. We have seven likely runners spread over the four days. Geraldine will be cooking a beautiful breakfast each morning and the weather looks like it will be on our side. ACTIVIAL (IRE) will start...
by Tom George | Mar 6, 2020 | News
ZOUTOISE (FR) made the long journey up to Catterick worthwhile on Wednesday, getting off the mark for owner Simon Clarke in the 2m mares novices hurdle. She raced with plenty of enthusiasm in behind the leaders before battling all the way to the line in a thrilling...
by Tom George | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The good form of the yard continued this week which is great news with Cheltenham around the corner! COME ON TEDDY (IRE) got off the mark for Heather Haddock and Neal Griffith in the 2m7f Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen on Wednesday. He looked to appreciate the step...