thoroughbred
Real life
Some people call their house Dun Roamin’ to sum up their state of mind. After ten weeks ministering to my…
Real life
‘Racing is 99.9 per cent disappointment,’ said the trainer philosophically, as I sat in the yard sipping coffee, waiting for…
Real life
Darcy trod on a screw. Five little words which, if Darcy was anything other than a thoroughbred horse, might signify…
Real life
‘Start at the back and try to pass as many horses as you can,’ said the trainer, as we stepped…
I rode my own racehorse and was changed for ever
‘The last owner who tried to ride his own horse got tanked,’ said the trainer, looking up at me as…
Real life
All was going suspiciously well with the thoroughbred. I suppose it had to be the calm before the storm. I…
