http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk en-gb teamhobbs.co.uk 2012-5-6T00:00:00Z teamhobbs.co.uk http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#117789 A couple of days off well no jump meetings. so I have a moment to up date the website. I have just watched the guineas and how sad about Grey Pearl most of the time we think the flat is safer and there are less injuries. Most of the time that is true but incidents in the stalls do turn my stomach a bit. Homecoming Queen was rather impressive how do you win a classic contest by 9 lengths.A bit of a mixed few weeks obviously it was fabulous that Unwanted Gift had his chance at Hereford last week in the mud. It was a first winner for Nigel Morris in his colours. Nigel must now be very fond of Hereford having had a share in The Gripper when he won for us a couple of years ago.The weather is becoming a chore it was only 6 weeks ago everyone was talking about a drought. Tyre Hill is currently saturated and race meetings are off everywhere boring My right shoulder always plays up when it is very damp old riding injury. and with little Mollie constantly wanting to be picked up it it is gi... 2012-5-6 15:50:20 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#115520 Another beautiful day and no lie in for me on my birthday Mollie had us up at 5.30am. No racing today . Very pleased with Buyers Premium who ran another solid race yesterday at Ludlow. She came second to Court Minstrel who I believe Evan thinks quite a bit of. We really felt for poor old Sirrell Griffiths yesterday we used to train a few pointers for him. His horse U B Careful romped home winning by a county mile in the the handicap hurdle making it look like kids stuff and then has a fatal heart attack before unsaddling. Gosh who knows what is going to happen next in this game We have been delighted with our bumper runners recently and just hope the ground comes good for the ones we have nt run yet. Truckers Princess ran over the top and Hereford and is now on a very well earned vacation and we have now worked out New Destination needs a fair trip on good ground. Got to go 2012-3-29 09:58:14 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#115171 As I sit here and update the blog the sun is pouring in the window like mid summer. Although tthis weather is good for my spirit and soul it is rather worrying. Andy has set off to Newbury today with Quousko De Lisop who ran so well there last time. We were at Chepstow yesterday where we ran a lovely young horse we think alot of Schindlers Secret he ran very well considering the extremely smart company he was keeping. What is it they say keep yourself in the best company and your horses in the worst Besides the racing we have a new recruit in the yard a lovely 7 year old called Hide and Seek she is a little green but has been put through her paces at home by Paul our chief work rider. She is only 11.2hh and very hairy Mollie is delighted with her and took to the saddle on Wednesday afternoon. Heidi as she is called thinks she is the bees knees arriving in a racing yard having been born on the southwest tip of Dartmoor. The other equines were more than shocked at the new arrival. ... 2012-3-23 12:37:45 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#113142 Yet again time has flown by and here we are we Cheltenham around the corner. The winter weather caused head aches again with frozen pipes etc etc but at least it did not last too long and today has been almost spring like. Andy kept the gallop open throughout the cold snap but has since been very poorly with shingles. Mollie has been keeping us on our toes. She is walking having a go at talking and it wont be very long before a small equine has to join the teamWe have been very happy with the horses Truckers won for us on Boxing day. Unwanted Gift has also been running very consistently and we think we have the key to him now. Vin De Roy also won very well at Market Rasen last week end. We have had a bout of seconditus as we like to call it pointing which although it shows the horses are running consistently well can be a little frustrating to say the leastWe have some new recruits in to include a nice grey mare Miss Juniorwho is owned by Hannah our new head girl. She is intending to... 2012-2-24 03:06:26 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#109023 Oh my word doesnt time fly here we are with a few days till Christmas and although we now have the tree up my little side kick Mollie has been taking the decorations off as fast as I put them on. Well at least this year we are experiencing some mild weather proper knee deep in mud jumping ground. All Christmas cards saying Let is Snow certainly arnt getting pride on place on the mantle piece in our house and are lucky they havent ended up on the fire after the oh too clear memories of this time last year Anyway the horses have been running well and Ely battled well to win a second novice hurdle at Doncaster the other Saturday. Vin De Roy made his chasing debut at Chepstow in some rather hot company his jumping was excellent and has gone on to finish 3rd at Bangor earlier this week. Truckers Princess has been out about and we are pleased she now has her handicap mark. Quousko De Lisop made his hurdling debut on atrocious ground at Uttoxxeter despite being a little free early on a... 2011-12-21 09:14:45 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#106484 Oh my word where has that month gone . What with new horses arriving and some new members of staff things have been more than a little hectic especially with a little side kick aged 1 and a bit The horses are training well and the gallop which was topped up in the summer is riding well. We are delighted the rain has finally come and we have been able to start schooling horses. This is a big week for the yard with 2 runners at Cheltenham. Peterjohn has been in this morning schooling. Andy has been in his eliment re dressing the schooling fence this Autumn in his next life he wants to be a groundsman I am sure I have been busy trying trying tofind homes for our retired boys and that is not easy in the current climate. Anyway must dash Mollie is bored Quousko is on the gallops the mobile is going and so on and so on and so on 2011-11-10 10:54:55 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#102928 Oh my word it has been one of those nights Mollie has been up around 4 times which is most unlike her and now Mollie and her Daddy are fast asleep and I have been wide awake for about 2 hours oh well it gives me a second to update the website. Not too much too report Andy always gets a little disgruntled at this time of year with so little racing and loads of fresh horses doing roadwork never mind The yard is filling up fast and I believe we have another intake of new recruits coming over from Ireland at the end of the week. We had a super mare arrive last week she did her first canter yesterday and well all I can say is watch this space she has a very smart pedigree and on yesterdays performance an engine and heart to match Well I guess you all enjoyed the tributes to Ginger McCain yesterday in the Racing Post what a lad he was who else would get away with it But onto a more serious note what a great age to reach and to pass away in the same year that Donald won the National... 2011-9-21 05:17:52 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#101050 Well another month has flown past and here we are getting all the horses back in again. The summer has been very busy with yard and gallop maintenance in between keeping the summer team fit and well.Andy Mollie and I have just returned from our first holiday in 4 years which was a three day break in Tipperary where we stayed with a good friend and owner. We had a great time and as per normal little Mollie stole the show.We saw some quality horses during our trip but I must also say that in the past travelling around Ireland there would be a horse in every field well it isnt like that now and that is obviously a sign of the desperate times in Ireland.On our return we were straight back to Worcester and were very happy with Lady of Synones run into 3rd in the 3 mile novice hurdle. Mustow Green also made her race course d233but in a bumper which was a really quite decent race The mare ran well and has come out of the race very well.Not too much else to report as I need to make a start o... 2011-8-23 18:24:42 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#101021 2011-8-23 12:22:02 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#99147 Well another busy few weeks have flown past. All the chores are getting done. The woodchip has been replaced and topped up on the gallop. The boxes disinfected and painted. The schooling ground has been tidied. We had new 3 horses arrive from Ireland last week and as from next week the new team start taking up their boxes and the new lads start to arrive.The horses have been running well and we have been delighted with Jomades progress and it was great to see him get his nose in front last week at Worcester. We have also been very pleased with Suzie Grey who after her bumper prep run ran a great race last time out in a 3 mile hurdle at Worcester to finish 4th despite her antics in the preparade ring and during saddling never mind down at the start. Arty Farmer proved himself an interesting recruit to the yard and it was a little unfortunate we missed the last as he was foot perfect at all the other hurdles.The summer seems to be flying by but at least we have managed to get the bar be ... 2011-7-26 12:09:50 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#96926 Well another month and despite quick ground I really cant say what lovely weather. It would be quite nice to chill outside with a glass of chablis and watch the sun go down behind the malvern hills hey its only June maybe one dayAs you will notice from our entries we certainly have been travelling the length and breadth of England. Hexham to Newton Abbot. We have a few horses in for summer which is good whilst the lads disinfect creosote and paint the boxes and are currently busy topping up the wood chip on the gallop. Montys Moon was retired shortly after the fiasco at Uttoxeter with a slight leg injury and the Moon beamers as we call them bought themselves a lovely young grey mare called Suzie Grey. She made her UK debut last night at Worcester and although a little keen certainly ran promisingly for a horse that needs a bit of a trip. Mollie has been very busy besides nursery and running rings around mother she excels at crawling and is becoming an old hand at entertaining owners ... 2011-6-23 15:36:21 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#94294 2011-5-19 15:11:43 http://www.teamhobbs.co.uk/page13.htm#94291 Hi there Back again after a good evening at Worcester. A great winner on our home track to start our session at Worcester wicked and despite the nail biting moment at the last Ely Brown did it impressively just as his did in his point in Ireland. He really is a smashing horse in every way character temperament and physique. Only Hope remained the bridesmaid or this time should I say one of. and La Fille DOscar ran ok on ground that she hated but hey she is great little jumper. She will take a much needed break. We really have had quite an interesting week what with new horses arriving for a summer campaign rehoming the good old soldiers who have done their time in this sphere and deserve a little less demanding career in their twilight years. We have also been on the scout for new horses in Ireland and at the sales. We are also planning our summer maintenance projects to include the construction of a new loading bay. We are all pretty horrified at Peterjons 40 day ban but we are delig... 2011-5-19 14:33:42