I have been in the UK over the last few days.  I did not do a blog over the weekend, as I was busy with Newmarket Sales and racing.  Caught up with lots of family and friends over the few days i was in Newmarket.

One thing that I have noticed when on Newmarket Heath is that the standard of lads and lasses riding out, is well below average.  I have mentioned before on my blog that staff in racing, especially Newmarket are in general, average at best !

Lots of racing yard’s are under staffed.  I did hear that one stable had two staff at evening stables one day, with over 70 horses to attend to ! I will not name the trainer,  but he trains in Newmarket.  That is how short staffed many racing stables are. Sadly I am not sure things will get much better any time soon.