Review

Mixed fortunes for our club runners and our first setbacks for many a month in that both Leah (Memories Leah) and Oscar (Lima Oscar) took minor muscle strains in their races last week.

On Sunday Norah reported that both will need a short break (likely to be no more than three or four weeks) before returning to the track.

Also to confirm that Norah has decided that Droopys Ellen is best retired as her temperament will not be suited to the track and persevering would be a fruitless exercise. Ellen will live next door at Hersham Hounds until a kind owner and suitable home is found for her.

Preview

Such is the kennel strength of the Norahmac club that, despite some runners being on the sidelines there’s still trackside action. Lenny (Droopys Leonard) gets a slight reprieve from high grade duty, being eased to A4 level in the 1.12pm on Friday’s card. Our black lad is running consistently well and had little chance last time, suffering severe crowding whilst in contention, in a hot A3. Lenny should manage a podium position at least.

Saturday’s card kicks off with Wendy (Hanover Lady) contesting Heat One of an Owner’s Bonus Trophy for sprinters at 730pm. First three go through and Wendy has an outstanding chance to make the final from a plot draw in trap one, with a novice in two and seeded middle and wide runners in berths three to six!