Mini the Minx runner up at Wetherby

There is no doubt that our mare Mini the Minx is a dour stayer and can be a hard ride, and so it proved at Wetherby today on both counts. She had to be cajoled along for most of the first circuit in the 3m 1f handicap hurdle, but responded to Callum's urgings, even coming back travelling nicely on the bit as she joined the leaders in setting out away from the stands for the second time.
4 out, and now jumping well, Mini the Minx was one of the three horses (of 15 starters) still in with a chance, with Callum pushing and driving the mare for all he was worth. She responded well to his urgings, staying on but failing by just over a length, beaten into second place by Wayward Princess.

Footnote : Unfortunately the Wetherby Stewards deemed Callum's efforts had broached the rules and he received a 9 day ban

The staying mare Mini the Minx