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Hello all, thank you for joining me for another weekly roundup. A busy week and a very positive week! Ravenswell Farm – Just Passing Bye (Ellie) Thank you for the picture Roy! We start at Ravenswell Farm where Just Passing Bye has resumed work. It is only light ridden work at this stage, and we will slowly build her up being mindful that she is only a 3-year-old and she has plenty of time to develop. Fergal sent over a video update for her members with her trotting around

As we edge closer to the heart of the jumps season, there’s a familiar buzz beginning to build. Although we’ve had pockets of jumps racing over the summer, the Chepstow season opener always feels like the moment the sport collectively wakes up. Trainers sharpen their plans, owners start refreshing the entries page a little more often, and fans begin to feel that unmistakable anticipation. The weather, however, still seems determined to test everyone’s patience. Several fixtur

For once, the Emris Racing universe has delivered a week with no bees, no rescues, no pyrotechnics, and no unexpected drama. I’m not sure whether to celebrate or brace myself. Ravenswell Farm — Ellie’s Mini‑Break and Maximum Fuss Just Passing Bye (Ellie) has been enjoying a very gentle week at Ravenswell. At only three, she’s still very much a baby, and giving her time to freshen up is absolutely the right call. Ellie looking fab! With Fergal granted a rare week off from our

I hope you’re all enjoying this unseasonably warm spell. My “memories” feed reminded me that in previous years I’d already had the log fire roaring by now — but while it’s lovely for us, it’s a nightmare for trying to get National Hunt horses out on proper ground. Daily rain dances continue… no videos available, thankfully. 🐎 A Visit That Started With a Bang After last week’s visit to a potential trainer for our Blue Bresil filly, this week took us to another yard — both ext

A very happy Sunday (or whatever day you’re reading this) to all. It’s been a busy week with plenty of miles on the clock, so let’s get straight into it. Ellie – Just Passing Bye Good sleep Ellie? Early in the week I caught up with Fergal O’Brien, who reports that Just Passing Bye (Ellie) is in very happy in herself, though still a touch sore behind. Fergal kindly sent over a lovely video for her syndicate members, showing her doing some gentle work in the school and a mornin

Hello all, I hope you’re doing well, and as always, thank you for reading my ramblings. We’ve had an influx of Swedish website visitors this week — something I genuinely cannot explain, but nevertheless… välkomna! This week’s blog might feel a little all over the place because it hasn’t been the most straightforward of weeks, but let’s dive in. Blue Bresil Filly – Straightforward Progress One horse who does seem very straightforward (see what I did there) is our wonderful Blu

It’s been a busy week with plenty of miles travelled, starting with a trip to Tom Lacey’s Cottage Field Stables to see our beautiful grey filly, Silverhill Freya. I was joined by syndicate member Chris and his wife Vicki, who were in the area for a few days. Freya looked fantastic, and her work was impressive. Tom was away on his annual holiday, but we were very well looked after by Cameron Iles, who I must say is a far more careful driver than Tom! Freya came to meet us in t

Happy Sunday — or whichever day you’re reading this. It’s been one of those weeks where the admin pile was bigger than a winter handicap field, but we still managed to squeeze in plenty of excitement across the Emris Racing world. A New Arrival in the Shop — Emris Racing Scarves! We kicked off the week with something a little different: the launch of our brand‑new Emris Racing scarves. Inspired by our silks and made from a material designed to mimic their texture, they’ve com

It’s been another busy and rewarding week across the Emris Racing team, with updates coming in from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Berkshire and even Ireland. As always, thank you for taking the time to read these weekly round‑ups — they remain one of my favourite parts of the job, and I’m glad so many of you enjoy following the journey. A New Arrival Settling In Nicely Details coming soon! The week began with a catch‑up at D & K Racing, where our newest pu

Happy Sunday to all. What a week — and not just the sort that keeps you on your toes, but the sort that keeps you well and truly out of your stirrups. Silverhill Freya (Freya) finished up at jumping school with Marcus Foley. She jumped well and was a very willing pupil — the sort of student who would have been top of the class if there were gold stars for good manners. She only needed a little brush‑up as she has jumped fences in her PTPs. Freya Arrives at Tom Lacey's She arr

Good afternoon, I hope you’re all well. It’s been a busy week on both the personal and professional fronts. A Personal Note The week began with something far more important than racing: my wife underwent a major operation. It’s a sensitive matter, so I won’t go into details, but I’m relieved to say it was a success. She’s now back home and recovering, and we’re hoping that continues smoothly. Ellie & Freya – Jumping School Week Two of our fillies, Just Passing Bye (Ellie) and

Hello everyone and welcome to another weekly blog! We kicked things off with the syndicate poll to choose a racing name for our 3‑year‑old Passing Glance filly, affectionately known as Ellie. There were lots of thoughtful suggestions, and narrowing them down to four was no easy task. We wanted something that paid homage to her late sire Passing Glance, and every shortlisted name reflected that beautifully. The winning choice, however, went one better—honouring both her sire a

This week’s update is a little more video‑focused than usual — picture lovers, don’t worry, your favourite snapshots will return next week. Ellie – Stepping Up a Gear Our 3‑year‑old filly Ellie has taken another step forward in her preparation. She had her flu jab earlier in the week, so enjoyed a couple of quieter days, but she’s now back into her work and moving beautifully. Ellie stepping up her work I caught up with Katie from D&K Racing, who confirmed that Ellie will hea

It’s been a busy and rewarding week, kicking off with a great catch‑up with Tom Lacey. He’s genuinely excited to welcome Silverhill Freya (affectionately known as Freya) to his yard in just a few short weeks. Her holiday has flown by, and she’s already back in work with D&K Racing, trotting around their mile‑long sand canter. She’ll have a couple more weeks of steady build‑up before heading to Marcus Foley for a jumping brush‑up. Her jumping is already solid, so it’ll be more

It’s been another busy and rewarding week across the Emris Racing team, with plenty happening both on the training front and behind the scenes. I hope you’ve all had a great week yourselves. While the football hasn’t exactly been inspiring, reaching a World Cup semi‑final is no small achievement. A huge test awaits, but we go into it with optimism. A Morning at Ravenswell Farm with Fergal O’Brien Monday began with a very early start and a trip to Ravenswell Farm to see Fergal

It’s been an eventful week across the Emris Racing universe — the sort of week that reminds you horses, farms, and life rarely run in straight lines. Ellie — Building Toward Ravenswell Ellie, our 3‑year‑old GBB filly, has taken her return to work in her stride after a well‑earned break following her education with the excellent team at D&K Racing. She’s certainly not one to be caught napping — straight back into the swing of things and showing plenty of promise. She’s current

Hi All, I hope everyone is doing well. Firstly, an apology — the title is a little dramatic and admittedly a touch clickbait, which I’m usually not a fan of. But you’re out of the stalls now, so you may as well stay the trip. Every year, the seven‑day stretch between the 22nd and 29th of June is the most stressful on my calendar. It’s both my wife’s and my youngest daughter’s birthdays — my daughter’s is actually today (hence the lateness of the blog) — so it’s a week where I

Good morning or afternoon wherever you’re reading from. And a happy Fathers day to all the Dad's! We regularly see visitors to the blog from all over the world, including: United States, Sweden, Malaysia, Ireland, and of course the UK. It still feels surreal that people take the time to read my ramblings, and I’m genuinely humbled by it — so thank you. The readership isn’t huge, but it’s wonderfully diverse, and the whole point of these blogs is to give our members as much be

A quieter week on paper… but certainly not in reality. While things may have looked calmer from the outside, it’s been another full and productive week for us at Emris Racing. The sales season continues at pace. Last week saw one of the major fixtures of the year — the Goffs Arkle Sale in Ireland, running from Tuesday through to Friday evening (including Part 2). The top lot went for a cool €275,000 to Gordon Elliott… just a touch above our budget, of course. We shortlisted s

What an exhilarating week it's been, packed with excitement on multiple fronts! Let's kick things off at home. You might remember my wife's adventures from last week. I'm thrilled to announce that her surgery was a success, and she returned home at the start of the week to begin her recovery. Just in time for me to be out during the daytime for a few days—perhaps not ideal, but absolutely necessary. The highlight of the week was organizing a trainer for our newest team member