04-12-2017
It was amusing to see someone tweeting that Sir Alex Ferguson won at Newbury on Saturday but perhaps our amateur jockey Alex Ferguson should be knighted after such a polished performance when winning the Ladbrokes Intermediate Hurdle (the Gerry Feilden) for his grandmother Mrs Margaret Ferguson with her Ben Pauling trained HIGH BRIDGE.
Making all, Alex made a decisive move in quickening the pace after jumping the third from home and his horse responded to his urgings after the last to stay on and deny Noel Fehily on Nicky Henderson’s Charli Parcs by 1 1/4 lengths.
Alex’s father John Ferguson said “I’m proud of the horse, the team and Alexander. We no longer have Bloomfields and I wanted my mother to have the fun, but I don’t know about the prize money! This is very special. Alexander is making his way and wants to make a career of it.”
Trainer Ben Pauling said “The best thing about this is the confidence Alex has ridden him with against seasoned pros. He’s had to make the running and has made the right calls at the right time. He’s a young lad who is taking his opportunities and he’s done that. I’m thrilled for him.”
Huge congratulations to Alex and to his family and winning connections on this great success.
02-12-2017
Applications are invited for Greatwood’s charity race which is held each year at Newbury Racecourse the first Saturday in March.
We have already received many enquiries about this race but there is still time to register your name if you would like to take part. Please note that all riders must provide their own horses.
Please in the first instance e-mail sph.oliver@btinternet.com for race conditions and an application form.
For more information on Greatwood please click here:
http://www.greatwoodcharity.org
02-12-2017
Congratulations Shauna Larkin on winning the Britain v Ireland Challenge Hurdle yesterday at Limerick with Dromore Lad for Dermot McLoughlin by half a length from James King on Ali Bin Nayef for Shark Hanlon with Becky Smith 3 1/2 lengths 3rd on Hawk Eye Down for Paul Power. This was a special win for Shauna being her first win under Rules so a day for her never to forget!
Sam Davies-Thomas was 4th on top weight Paper Lantern. Of the 7 runners, only 5 finished and Page Fuller pulled up.
01-12-2017
Please can all members note that the AJA AGM originally planned to take place on Monday next 4th December has been postponed until Tuesday 6th February to enable as many of our officials and committee to attend as possible.
The AGM will take place in The Oak Room, The Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon at 12 noon and all AJA members are welcome.
