Saturday morning at Dodlands

Aye, it took us a little by surprise as well - snow in October?

Still, we exercise the string each day, so although the woodchip gallop was covered with a layer of snow, we used the nearby lanes and our (grass) Round the Camber gallop for some light exercise.

Hawaii Klass has been back in a couple of weeks now, and he had a spin on the grass in company with Sam Patch and Nodda High Kid. 

Incidentally, Nodda High Kid may not be too far away from a racecourse reappearance, but will prefer a sounder surface than we are currently experiencing in the north. Not too sure if Musselburgh will suit, but we are scouring the Racing Calendar.
Next lot contained Snapping Turtle, and a couple of our unraced geldings, 'Bill' and 'Ben'.

'Ben' (Matthew) leads Snapping Turtle (Ryan) in a light canter

Carlisle review (last Thursday)

Mini the Minx jumped well on her handicap hurdling debut but probably found 2½ miles on soft ground an insufficient test of stamina, finishing in 7th. She's certainly suited by heavy underfoot conditions, and given a little respite by the handicapper, we believe that she will be competitive over 3 miles on a course like Newcastle or Hexham. 

It was probably quite a good bumper in which Yinfortheroad found himself. He also finished seventh, not bad, but still no-where as good as his regular morning work would suggest.
He's already been schooled over jumps, and we'll look to start his hurdling career soon.