Ryde had a cracking colt foal on the 8th of May, the Colt is by Born to Sea. We have decided to call him The Vesper as it comes from the orignal Ian Fleming book Casino Royale. The Vesper is a Drink made up of 3 parts Gin, 2 parts Vodka & 1 part Lillet ( from Bordeaux), a slice of Lemon peel, Ice & of course shaken not stirred !!

Ryde & The Vesper (at 3 days old) plasma given to every foal born here.

Prengarde

Prengarde won with great ease again (now 2 from 2 races), the cross country at Compiegne today. He was carrying 5Kgs more this time, 73Kgs, he strung the other runners out like the washing. He was very athletic as a foal, but like most Kapgarde’s in my opinion, they improve with time.

Prengarde looked a picture today, absolutely delighted for his owners, Guy, Patrick and Paul; and also the trainers Guillaume Macaire and Hector Lageneste .

Cracking start to Friend or Foés chasing career today by winning the Beginners Chase at Uttoxeter. He jumped like a buck & won easily. Delighted for the owners Gordon & Su Hall & Thé Champion Trainer.