Today I lost my friend. Indian Silk was a mare we purchased from Jamie Osborne for who she won three races, including at Newbury, Nottingham and Southwell all ridden by Shane Kelly. She was also one of the first racehorses Scott rode out. "Silky" was a real old fashioned type, with a handsome head, loads of bone a great front and a huge behind. She also had a "waist" that was tiny - she was so dipped back that only a racing saddle would fit her. But as Jamie quipped with her

Boots And Spurs Hangs Up Commences his retirement with Racing Television Presenter Gina Bryce

Crosse Fire and Kieran O'neil winners at Southwell Racecourse at Cheltenham Festival Week

For Sale / Syndication Monsieur Bond EX La Capriosa Two Year Old Filly This bright chestnut filly is built for the racecourse with a family full of tough types. She is likely to be an early type. Dam La Capriosa was a winner of 10 races being placed over 20 times and winning over 35K in prize money. She is half Sister to two year old winner Champagne Mondays who has already been placed second as a three year old and has a very positive future ahead. This bright chestnut filly

Bank holiday Monday saw our owners and horses out in full force enjoying the fantastic hospitality at Southwell Racecourse. Break The Silence or Eddie as he is known at home ensured the members of Winning Connections Racing enjoyed the taste of success Eddie broke well and was soon close up on outer, he led well over 2f out, and held on gamely under a strong ride from Theodore Ladd. Eddie is normally ridden at home by Richard Wheldon but Shanie Nicholson had taken over the re

A fabulous start to the week for owners John and Carolyn Radford on Monday as their 5yo gelding, Albert Boy, won the 4:05 handicap at Thirsk under Theodore Ladd in convincing fashion. Albert's performance leaves no doubt about how genuine he is winning from a very wide draw in a competitive field. Albert Boy has won four races and been second 3 times. He won the one mile four furlong event by two lengths. Albert is named after one of John and Carolyns three son's Albert, who

Optimickstickhill secures stallion Milk It Mick another winner whilst storming home to victory at Thirsk Racecourse ridden by Theodore Ladd. OPTIMICKSTICKHILL or Sally as she is known at home ran her best race when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham nine days prior and backed that up at Thirsk. The bulk of the field raced centre-to-far side, while 'Sally' raced solo up the nearside rail. Taken to race alone against the stands' side early, she stuck on well and,

Pearl Noir stormed to victory for Winning Connections Racing at Thirsk Racecourse on Saturday. Following a winter break Pearl Noir AKA 'Charlie' was back to his best when winning at Thirsk on Saturday. Theordore Ladd gave him a positive ride and made all on the stand side, holding on to beat Kingstreet Lady in the final furlong. Many of the Winning Connections Racing Syndicate were there to celebrate Charlie's win and enjoyed a glass or two of celebratory champagne. For more

Sprinter Samovar landed a hat-trick of wins following his win at Nottingham proving that his talents are not restricted to the all weather and that he also has a love for the turf. Samovar has continued to show an incredible attitude to racing in 2018 and has struck up a fantastic partnership with jockey Kieran O'Neil with 7 out of his 8 starts securing 3 wins , 3 seconds and 1 third. He has fantastic determination and definitely loves his racing continuing to do the team and

Fantastic to secure Samovar's second career win at Southwell Racecourse yesterday. Samovar is owned and bred by the Chrystal Maze Partnership, which consists of Andrew and Bernie Baker, Andrew and Sharron Timms and Paul and Yvette Dixon who all own Samovar's Dam Chrystal Venture. Chrystal Venture has bred many winners for the partnership including Wimboldsley and Krystallite and the partnership currently have 4yo Red Douglas in training who I am sure will join the list of win