Susan Corbett's Newsletter

A busy week last week starting with a journalist visiting to promote National Racehorse week on the 9th September – that was fun as the poor girl and not seen a horse before! The article is due out next week while our own day is filling up nicely. Breaking in new horses continues with Jimmy being ridden away this week, Hope back in work after being broken last year and Rolo ( Telescope ) hacking out around the farm.

Scary time when Clear Angel – never the best of travellers had a melt down and we had to get C and C to meet us and get him to York, so he was 4th after being slowly away from the stalls but still a great effort in a good race at York!

Meanwhile stalls practice at Newcastle may have been slightly dodgy with Ladies Day and Ronan Keating – however I was very proud of my two year olds – not a bother passing burger vans, drunken people, noise etc etc - they were brilliant - passed their trial with flying colours while the starter and Stalls head said –‘ hmmm should get ( name of big trainer ) down here to see these two!’ Infinite Honour by Decorated Knight has his debut at Musselb on Friday while the Twilight Son goes to Catterick.

Mekbat was reported as being much bigger and stronger than when Harry rode him at the beginning of the season – he needs dropped back to 7 to handle the blinkers – he has been a learning curve but hopefully nearly there! All the jumpers came in today after their summer holidays.

Race plans

2nd August – Konik King at Perth

4th August – Infinite Honour – first two year old out at Musselburgh

5th August - Clear Angel teleports to Thirsk!

8th August – Apache Angel goes to Catterick – and maybe Mekbat depending on his mark tomorrow.

11th August – Mekbat at Musselburgh

19th August Cousu Main at Perth.

Owners Open Day – getting closer on the 12th August

2.00pm meet the staff and Parade of horses for 2023/24

3.00 - 4.00 – BBQ with a( Hogg )Roast with Girsonfield Lamb ( if you see what I mean ) and veggie options!

4.00 Mini Auction of 4 unique pieces of artwork plus a raffle – Please bring a prize! This time we are raising money for a Childrens Cancer Hospice and Cancer Research. More details on the Auction this week…please RSVP if you have not already!

Thanks as ever for the support.

Susan email:girsonfield@outlook.com Tel: 7713651215

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regards Chris