February 2023

​The bizarre weather continues with a few meetings being postponed for frost, while other courses offer going that is too firm for many of our horses.

With that said, where the ground has been suitable, we have managed to get lots of runners out and enjoyed an encouraging proportion of winners that you can read about below. I am pleased with how all the horses are going and I’m just hoping for ground where we can keep the horses running.

All the team here at Jackdaws wish Richie McLernon a speedy recovery. He took a nasty fall at Doncaster and somehow walked back in. He’s done some damage to his leg and knee (which you can also read about below) and we hope to see him back before too long.

I would like to pause and take a moment to wish Tom Scudamore​ a very happy retirement. He’s a top man and one of the best in the saddle. We have enjoyed some tremendous success together and I’m grateful for all of his support over the years.

And lastly, we took the decision to retire Annie Mc. She has been a superstar for ourselves and Coral and will now enjoy a future as a broodmare. It has been a really fun few years and she surpassed all expectations, winning graded and listed races. We’re excited to follow Coral’s new horse, Hey Day Baby

We have a busy few weeks ahead of us at the sales. It’s always an inspiring time of year as we continue to look for talented new horses, and hopefully the next Jackdaws legend! If you are keen to get involved or are looking to buy again, please get in touch and we can most definitely help.

The next time we’re in touch, all eyes will be on the Cheltenham Festival. Once again, we will welcome Talk Sport up for their breakfast show on the Monday, and lots of our owners and guests for champagne and canapes all week to start their festival days in style.

Stay healthy and best wishes,

Jonjo