Friday 17th and Norah reports: “Oscar seemed a little lethargic this afternoon and seems like he’s brewing something so he won’t take his chance tonight at Wimbledon.”

Also: ” Horse Outside will have a check over from the physio early next week just to be sure there’s nothing untoward after his race last night.”

Sunday 19th – further update: “Horse is on anti-biotics as he had some diarrhea on Saturday. We’ll see how that goes before worrying about physio. So Horse will be joining Woody off the card for the moment.  Oscar seems to have recovered quickly from his poor day on Friday.”

“Additionally to Ron Stainer last week, I welcome Julia and Dave Reynolds to the club.  Our newbies are looking forward to meeting our ‘old boys and girls’ on the F.A.B. night out on Saturday March 10th which is nearly sold out with eighty eight, of the hundred seats booked, now spoken for. Final confirmation and booking is on Saturday 25th so let me or Debbie (Bubbles) know during the week if you are intending to come.  First come, first served on the final twelve available.  After that you’ll have to go through central reservations.”