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J W Mullins - racehorse trainer

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Cheltenham......is around the corner

Our old stalwort Kawagino holds on entry in the Pertemps Final and he will also be entered for the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter on the 20th March. We will decide when we see the entries which race we run in.

YARD NEWS ..................

Charlie Brown had a crashing fall at Larkhill last week when looking the likely winner. She has recovered well even though her ribs were broken and is riding out again.'Tough lot these amateur riders'.

Our head lad Ross Johnson has decided racing is not what he wants to do so he has moved to the eventing sphere. We would like to wish him luck in his new job. Ross's departure leaves us needing a new head person to see to the day-to-day running of the yard. In the short term Charlie and Seamus will keep an eye on things and Kevin Jones has taken on the feeding duties. If anybody knows of a suitable person to fill this position get them to contact us.

5th March 2010 - Hopeful Blue - Lingfield

Hopeful Blue has had three runs to qualify for handicaps and she will return in that sphere after a holiday.

4th March 2010 - Raspbary - Taunton

Raspbary making his debute over hurdles was restained by Jimmy early in the race to teach him to settle. Having relaxed well Jimmy allowed him to progress through the field at halfway and he ran well to finish 4th.

Charlie Brown attends British Racing School Newmarket

Charlie spent a very interesting week in Newmarket last week learning even more about the in's and out's of becoming a successful trainer. Along with highly informative lectures, the speakers included Ian Balding and James Fanshaw talking about their livelihoods including all the do's and dont's! Charlie said it was an excellent course and has benefited from the experience.

19th February 2010 - Terrible Tennant - Sandown

The 39th Regiment of the Royal Artillery leased Terrible Tennant for the day to have a crack at the Gold Cup. Confidence was high of a good run but alas due to the combination of heavy ground and an exuberant jump mid race 'Freddy' was pulled up by Alex Michael and returned home slightly lame. He was found to have a muscle tear behind and should make a full recovery and be ready to resume race horse duties soon.

17th February 2010 - Hopeful Blue - Lingfield

Hopeful Blue stepped up in distance to a mile and five furlongs ran an excellent race just fading in the finish due to immaturity and weakness to finish 8th. She needs only one more run to get her handicap mark and then she will be seen at her best.

17th February 2010 - Hampton court - Lingfield

Hampton Court having met with 'traffic problems' throughout the race was a fast finishing 4th in the two mile handicap at Lingfield. He was a little unlucky in not gettting a clear run earlier as he was definately in a strong each way chance before the race. He will now have a short holiday and return in April.

14th February 2010 - Abbey Dore - Hereford

Anne and Peter Leftlays' Abbey Dore again gave an excellent display of jumping under Jimmy Derham to finish 5th in a large filed at Hereford he is sure to win a little race in the not too distant future.

12th February 2010 - Roman Conquest - Kempton

Roman Conquest stepped up in class to take on some good seasoned handicappers and equitted himself well to finish 3rd.

11th February 2010 - Animation - Huntingdon

Animation ran a solid race which was probably, on paper, the best Mare's Bumper run this season she will now run for the mare's final at Sandown Park in March

11th February 2010 - The Brimmer - Huntingdon

The Brimmer having his first run in a handicap settled much better and ran an encouraging race to finish 5th out of 15 in a competative Novice hurdle.

4th February 2010 - Hill Forts Gloria - Wolverhampton

'Gloria' made a very eyecatching race course debut in atrocious conditions finishing 6th of 12 runners in a competative bumper.

4th February 2010 - Foreign King - Wolverhampton

Charlie Brown and Foreign King had an evening out at Wolverhampton last week but alas no prize money was found but both got home safely.

31st January 2010 - Kawagino - Plumpton

Kawagino and Youngstown battled out the final circuit with Kawagino gaining the advantage approaching the final fence under an inspired Pip Hide ride - he will now have a well earned rest before being prepared for his annual outing at the Cheltenham Festival or maybe even a tilt at the Midlands National next month.

31st January 2010 - Abbey Dore - Plumpton

Abbey Dore gave an impeccible round of jumping in what could only be descriped as atrocious ground to finish a very pleasing 3rd in this handicap chase.

30th January 2010 - Hopefull Blue - Lingfield

Hopefull Blue made a very encouraging debut at Lingfield finishing well under Ian Mongan.

29th January 2010 - Rasbury - Newbury

Rasbary let himself down by not settling and running too freely under Jimmy Derham and eventually finished a very tired 10th out of 13. Hopefully he will have learnt from this outing and and the inclusion of eight hurdles next time should show a big improvement.

28th January 2010 - Roman Conquest - Warwick

Having disappointed in his seasonal debut by falling at Fakenham earlier this month he ran an excellent race at Warwick to finish a close 2nd to the highly regarded Ferdy Murphy trained 'The Hollinwell'. Andrew Thornton reported that bar a couple of novicey mistakes 'Caesar' had put up a top class performance and all looking forward to his next appearance.

25th January 2010 - Forest Rythym - Fontwell

A big following of the New Forest Partnership turned out at Fontwell to support 'Paddy'. He settled and jumped well but Wayne reported the he 'choked' and was unable to show his full potential he will now have a short break and will re-appear on better ground in April.