Good evening, So winter has arrived in a bit of a hurry this year, and my stablemates and I had a bit of a shock waking up this morning to see the world covered in a rather thick layer of white stuff! Ben naturally immediately turned...
Good evening! Now, I am sure you have all missed me over the last few weeks, but I promise I have a valid, if rather irritating, reason for my absence - I appear to have been nominated as Puppy Sitter. My eyes nearly popped out of...
Saint Charles takes 3rd place at Towcester On 5th October Ben takes Saint Charles to Towcester for a Class 4 Novices' Chase over 2 miles. Ridden as usual by Richie McLernon, who was successful on J P McManus' 6 year old in a chase at Southwell...
Good evening, We have been having quite the weekend here, and the yard has done itself proud: with a little bit of luck I could be bringing you news of a near clean sweep! I am very proud of all our horses, and love to see...
Good evening, Summer appears to have rather belatedly arrived, which is lucky as Ben has been mollifying me about the arrival of Mr Mole with plenty of field time, and I have nearly come round to the idea of him being here - indeed, I even...
Nice introduction from Dursey Sound, our latest recruit from J P McManus On the first day of the new month Ben takes Dursey Sound, at the time, our latest recruit from leading owner J P McManus ( though 2 more have joined us subsequently, the illustrious...
Good evening, I am afraid I have rather been putting off writing my diary, as it hasn't been the easiest week for me. Now, I don't like to brag, but I'm not stupid, so can only be aware of my rather 'celebrity' status on the yard....
Good evening! Well, the Olympics are over now so my evenings are a bit emptier than they were - what better time for an update! I must say, we were blooming marvellous weren't we! 27 Gold Medals - what an incredible achievement from a nation more...
Good runs from Quiet Moment and Saint Charles After a quiet couple of weeks in terms of runners Ben takes Quiet Moment to Ripon on Sat 13th Aug for a 6 furlong maiden race. Once again Quiet Moment has to make his run down the outside...
Good evening! It's been a quiet week here at Castle Hill Stables, though things look set to get busier over the next fortnight or so. A lot of us have been crying out for a bit of rain, whilst I had the ignominy of being balloted...