The result of the Grade 2 Mares Novice Chase at Thurles today was a good one for us. CUT THE MUSTARD who finished 2nd was bred by us, and has now got some well deserved black type. She might be better dropped back to 2 miles. The winner, ELIMAY, is the granddaughter of one of our mares Ryde who is also the grandmother of GOSHEN, who won yesterday at Ascot.

Our first foal was born on the 9th of January. He is a very big good looking Colt by WALK IN THE PARK out of INNOVATE, her first foal, who won three races for us including the big handicap at Compiegne. INNOVATE’S half brother, THÉNAC, won on his debut recently at PAU and her niece ELIMAY & nephew GOSHEN are doing very well.

ELVIS MAIL got back to his winning ways today at Kelso, on ground that he really does not appreciate.

Elvis is trained by Nick Alexander & was given a great ride by Lucy Alexander