The Ds are now yearlings.. great on paper!

Update late 2013

Much has happened so I will add bits and pieces over next few days. First the big event of the year. Bernard resumes after 9 years, Cheval Francais having amended its ageist ways. And resumes successsfully with Ulster, who subseqently had a second and another win.

His recent starts:

More recently Vanina, also by Orlando, became his first winner at Vincennes. Driven by Franck Nivard (best or second best in France depending on your view.

The yearling colts who will turn 2 on Jan 1 are coming to the end of their early work. The Sierra (Calicot.. we asked for Cavendish but gor this!) looks most promising. The Festina (Caduceus) is a laid back (lazy)'cool dude', like Orlando, so hope he wakes up at the track like his dad did. Needs to if he is to live up to his famous namesake. The fillies including the Polina (Claire) are being brought in this week. Pedigrees for the record (and my memory!)

Asa result of recent wheelings and dealings I have acquired Vogue du Carbonel.

Bacchus had a big scare after qualifying but is fine again after being gelded.

Update at end of 2012

After some interesting runs Underland has been sold, following All Black so we are down to Ulster at the moment. He is fine and will resume in February with the aim to have a busy summer. Meanwhile Bacchus (top) is looking promising and the 3 foals are developing well in the field (middle). Claire (Polina) and Cavendish (Festina) close up (bottom).

The hippodromes of Ulster des Baux

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Ulster's record to 240612

Ulster at Beaumont de Lomagne 240612

Justifies 8 hour travel each way!

Underland wins at Arras 28 May 2012

3 lovely foals (1 girl 2 boys) in last four days - what a week!

Claire des Baux (Nectar -Polina des Baux)

Cavendish des Baux (Mach Speed - Festina des Baux)

Caduceus des Baux (Querido des Baux - Sierra des Baux)

Ulster at Agen 150412

Never further back than second and came away impressively, non?. Following a 3rd at Caen when I was there.
Underland resumed with an 8th at Bihorel. And Polina has had a big filly by Nectar on Friday 13th.. Chance des Baux?? Will see what Sierra and Festina produce, because I would like a Claire des Baux.

d'arcy ... and lucie down under

Kurt reports from Motukarara
D'Arcy at the trials. Got away, trailed (second in pic), was 'going to win for fun' [trainer Murray Edmonds] and galloped for half a dozen strides when he was pulled out on the turn... Cruised in 2nd beaten 5 lgths with the rest nowhere .. s .. Lucie to workouts soon .. 1 1/2m in 2.25 this week...