Sean's Blog

I’m watching the weather at Gowran Park, Taunton Racecourse, and of course, Cheltenham. Meanwhile, it’s lashing down and whipping wind at 35538. Apparently dry and sunny everywhere else. An entry for Imarajan at Gowran Saturday and an entry for Sherminator at Taunton Monday. Soft ground at both venues would be … Read More

Some days I get out of the office, away from the laptop, far away from the email and go for a ride. Like the old days. Today it was Lemonade Thursday, Koru and Jhirsch. The latter two went for a gallop up the Whitewood mountain, climbing, climbing, climbing to the … Read More

Game on. The Unibet Champion Hurdle received the ultimate boost this morning when connections of Brighterdaysahead decided to take on Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle on Opening Day of Cheltenham March 11. Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud faced a choice – a layup in the Close Brothers Mares’ … Read More

Twelve days until Cheltenham. The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be run in memory of Michael O’Sullivan. The 24-year-old jockey died from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles Feb. 6. We’ll bow our heads in silent tribute. The Belmont Stakes is 100 days away. The Special will be … Read More

Somehow I signed up for a motivational email. Probably after some inspiring podcast that was going to change my life. Not sure how or why it gets delivered each day. Sometimes, I read it. Today’s is called It Is Solved by Walking. From something called Daily Stoic, Ancient Wisdom for … Read More

Another ball field. Another parking lot. Another practice. Another day. I work from the car, wondering why cars don’t have tray tables. I guess it’s a safety precaution but it sure would help working from the car on Sunday afternoons. I’ve got my laptop teetering on my left knee, the … Read More