Paul Webber Racing

Sometimes it appears that there is a merciful God...... yesterday he showed his powers at Cheltenham. He combined with a brave horse and a very brave man to produce one of those moments that I think of all sports, National Hunt Racing is best at conjuring up.
The papers will have detailed the terrible head injury Dominic has overcome and he himself will bravely try to put this all in perspective by playing down his troubles, against the horrors of International disasters in Haiti and Pakistan. But no comeback is easy and all of us at Cropredy Lawn are so thrilled for him and will admit, very proud to have been able to help in some small way.
EDGBRIAR, or "Edgar Briar" as Derek Thompson managed to call him yesterday, looks to have thoroughly enjoyed his day and all the very special attention he was given! Charlotte Simms, who looks after 'TOBY' so devotedly, has enjoyed her day in the limelight that she so deserves and is so thrilled to see her horse's picture in the Racing Post. Plans for 'TOBY' are yet to made as although The Paddy Power is an obvious choice, i would think it a difficult task to 'double up' in that race, as the handicapper will no doubt have his hefty say! No horse has achieved this double since 2001, the paper tells me. The other thought is that TOBY may benefit from his races being spaced apart a little more than last year. Also his preference may be for better ground, so we may have to plan around a mid-winter break.
SCAMPI BOY also ran well yesterday and 'blew' for a good five minutes more than his mate TOBY. He did not have a smooth passage and also ran a bit keenly as he was feeling very fresh. He should be absolutely spot on next time.
To Kempton today and with a larger swarm of butterflies on board than usual! For one thing, The Fates were so kind yesterday that we know that They can desert us just as soon as they have arrived! Also AUSTRALIA DAY wears his heart on his sleeve every minute of the day and does everything absolutely flat-out with very little or even no margin for error. Everything is in his favour today and that only makes it even more nerve-wracking. He is a summer horse, so i hope that last night's frost has not depressed him; now you can see how i'm looking for ghosts! If all went smoothly, keep an eye on the Kempton 2 mile track-record being in danger.
RAJMAGAN makes his debut for us and has schooled exceptionly well (Fates listening?).
He'll need the experience but i expect him to leave his French form well behind. SUSSEX SUNSET also makes her hurdling debut; she has done two very good piece of work on the grass and also loves her jumping. Disregard her bumper run as she was barely ready to leave the yard that day! RED BIRR hacked up at Huntingdon two starts ago, but was dropped out too far out at Bangor last week and never really got involved. He will run alot better than that, as long as Sam Thomas can keep him interested but not too keen early on. It is a delicate balance to have this horse in the right place, but the small field and flat right-handed track will help his task.
Just watch out for those fickle Fates........ they are omni-present you know.