Tuesday fifth November, 2024 – Richard Phillips Racing

Bluenose Belle ran a wonderful third at Kempton yesterday underneath Kieran Shoemark.  We held her up on this event and she or he travelled nicely to ship her problem within the remaining two furlongs staying on nicely to the road.  She would have been extra suited by a stronger tempo however it was a delightful efficiency and we are going to now goal to run her over hurdles when circumstances swimsuit.

Elfride is asserted within the 2.55pm at Chepstow tomorrow – a handicap hurdle over three miles.  Hopefully the galloping course will swimsuit her and as soon as once more Harry Bannister rides.  This can be her first run again following a summer time break and hopefully she is going to as soon as once more put up a sport efficiency.  She undoubtedly has the power to be aggressive in such occasions all through the season.

Unhappy information of the dying of Steve Jobar.  It has been nicely documented that Steve had been affected by the dreadful Motor Neurone Illness for a number of years and he put up a outstanding battle.  His braveness and dedication all through the sickness was exemplary and because of the help of his spouse Dot, Steve introduced consciousness to MND and in addition raised large sums to assist analysis and help fellow victims.

This yr at Newbury there was a terrific fundraiser the place Steve was in attendance speaking by way of a writing pad displaying nice character and humour.  His nice buddy John Francome all the time commented on how he by no means heard Steve swear in all of the years he knew him.  His constructive, sensible angle to his profitable using profession and the numerous skills he pursued following his retirement from the saddle had been each outstanding and commendable.

A person the racing world may be pleased with.  Could he relaxation in peace.