Page 1 of 12 12345611 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 221

Thread: A Racehorse Of My Own

  1. #1
    Senior Member Tout Seul's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Posts
    2,623
    Thanks
    323
    Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts
    Enjoy!

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    North Wales
    Posts
    3,657
    Thanks
    742
    Thanked 900 Times in 590 Posts
    Very best of luck, Kathy.
    The older I get the better I was.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    287
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    I remember you posting shortly after your mum passed away Kathy, saying that one of the last memories you had of her was you both sipping champagne watching the sunset after one particular race meeting... Heres hoping you can soon do the same after Bay Hawk has carried your mums colours to victory.

    Best of luck in your new venture Kathy
    <span style=\'color:green\'>www.yewtreeracing.com</span>

  4. #4
    Kathy
    Guest
    As many of you know, my dear Mum passed away last November. She loved her horse racing, and wouldn't miss a race if any of ours were running. We had some really great days out over the years.

    The last race my Mum went to was at Wincanton nearly a year ago when Mum and I went to Wincanton to represent a friend's horse as they were unable to make it. My Mum was sat in the Owners and Trainers as proud as punch as my other horse and Balmacara had both recently been retired.

    Mum was proudly telling everyone about the horse she was with. It was as if he were her very own. Brendan turned up early at Wincanton and as there was a Christmas Fayre under a large marquee at the course, the 3 of us linked arms and all went shopping together. Anyone who knows Mr. Powell will know he knows everyone and it was only a matter of a few minutes when he met someone he knew and we arranged to meet up for a coffee later after we had had a good browse.

    During the afternoon, Mum and I met up with another of Brendan's owners, Bob who insisted we went to his friends private box to watch the race. We declined as we didn't want to intrude but we promised to go up after the race. There was champagne and Birthday cake aplenty. We all went out onto the balcony watching the sunset. It was one of the guests' Birthdays so it was a lovely happy atmosphere.

    We had a great day, even commenting (well, I did actually) on how cute Richard Johnson's backside was as we left the course as he was about 10 foot in front of us as we left the course and he was still in his silks.

    A day of memories I will never forget. B)

    When Mum passed away suddenly, I decided, if I could, I would one day buy the horse we had been to see racing. He is a lovely, kind horse who tries his heart out whenever he races. I had a call out of the blue last week asking if I knew anyone who wanted to buy Bay Hawk. I had never mentioned it to the owner before then. I was just ready to put in an offer if he ever came up for sale.

    As some of you already know, I am now the very proud owner of BAY HAWK. I decided to run him in one of my Mum's favourite football team's colours. She adored Aston Villa and was a regular at Wycombe Wanderers. Mum had lived in High Wycombe and in a village just outside for most of her life. Aston Villa she followed for over 30 years so Aston Villa it is for the colours - sort of, well, as close I could get.

    I know Bay Hawk is never going to be a world beater, but I have personal reasons for wanting to buy him even if it's only for a couple of years. He is a lovely horse and he is only 4 years old. I just want him to stay sound and give me and my friends some great days out at the races. I know my Mum would approve, I know the history of the horse, and the owners are good friends, the trainer knows me too, so he knows what he is letting himself in for!

    Bay Hawk should be running (God willing) next week. I am not sure if it will all be passed into my name by then, but for all intents and purposes the Hawk is mine. I am off to see him working down at Morestead tomorrow morning and I really, really can't wait..

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Talbot Green
    Posts
    13,268
    Thanks
    2,133
    Thanked 958 Times in 720 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    A nice story and very good luck with the horse, Kathy.
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

  6. #6
    Senior Member Desert Orchid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Posts
    23,661
    Thanks
    2,930
    Thanked 3,483 Times in 2,743 Posts
    All the best, Kathy.
    Illegitimi non carborundum


  7. #7
    Senior Member an capall's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Dalkey
    Posts
    5,496
    Thanks
    422
    Thanked 840 Times in 477 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Great story, well told Kathy. Good luck with the nag.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

  8. #8
    Senior Member Aldaniti's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Wickford
    Posts
    2,360
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Your wish is granted Kathy

    Best of luck with Bay hawk

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Scotland. Nr Hamilton
    Posts
    186
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Best of luck with Bay Hawk Kathy. Hope he does you and your mum proud.

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Talbot Green
    Posts
    13,268
    Thanks
    2,133
    Thanked 958 Times in 720 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Aldaniti, nice to see you again!!
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

  11. #11
    Senior Member an capall's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Dalkey
    Posts
    5,496
    Thanks
    422
    Thanked 840 Times in 477 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Welcome back Aldaniti. I have missed you. Any news?
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

  12. #12
    Senior Member Aldaniti's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Wickford
    Posts
    2,360
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Yes something died!

  13. #13
    Griffin
    Guest
    Wonderful news Kathy and a lovely story. I hope Bay Hawk can win for your mum.

  14. #14
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Posts
    855
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    The very best of luck with him Kathy. I hope he brings you some fun and a few wins.
    An eye for an eye, and the whole world would be blind. -
    Kahlil Gibran

  15. #15
    Senior Member Isinglass's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    The Ridgeway
    Posts
    1,339
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Just want to say good luck with Bay Hawk. I knew him when he was a foal as my racing partners bred him at Ashley House Stud in Devon. Sad he has been sold, but at least we now know who to.

    His stable name at home was Herbie! He is kind and has had such bad luck with his wind. Hopefully Brendan has sorted that out now. He also has delicate legs so do not run him on firm ground! He is a half brother to another nice gelding, with a silly name, Killing Joke whose legs were ruined as a 2 year old sadly. He is now in Ireland with J Lambe but the tendon injury has probably done his career.
    Bay Hawk is a really genuine horse so he will try his heart out for you, you cannot ask for more.


    We recently passed a lot of 'baby' photos to Winterbeck Stud who owned him, if I can cobble them together again do you want copies, or did they pass on to you ?


    best wishes
    Isinglass
    Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse. ~ Anon

  16. #16
    Kathy
    Guest
    Thank you for your good wishes, he runs at Lingfield on Thursday. I may not be on here for a few days as I am unable to access this site in my home PC, so can only use my PDA for this site. Is anyone else having problems.

    Isinglass, I met the breeders at Brendans Open Day. They were lovely, friendly people and I know they sent some photos. If had copies I would love them, I will PM you as soon as I can access this site via my laptop again as this mssg has taken me an age to type, and thanks again for the info about him. Dont worry I will look after him.

  17. #17
    Senior Member Diminuendo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    The West Country
    Posts
    1,453
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    May the horse be with you.


  18. #18
    Senior Member krizon's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Dahn sarf
    Posts
    16,263
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Look forward to seeing him and connections on Thursday - doesn't he look cute? Look at that beautiful heart-shaped star!
    Power is good. Control is better. (Lenin)

  19. #19
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Talbot Green
    Posts
    13,268
    Thanks
    2,133
    Thanked 958 Times in 720 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Aren't horses total posers!!
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

  20. #20
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    400
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Best of luck Kathy, wish you all the very best with him.

Similar Threads

  1. Racehorse Names
    By Diamond Geezer in forum General Racing Topics
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 4th January 2019, 8:40 PM
  2. The Diary Of An Ex Racehorse
    By Diamond Geezer in forum General Racing Topics
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 21st May 2013, 9:29 PM
  3. Racehorse changes
    By krizon in forum General Racing Topics
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 5th May 2013, 3:14 PM
  4. How To Make A Racehorse
    By Bruce_Savage in forum General Racing Topics
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 27th May 2012, 8:29 AM
  5. Retired Racehorse
    By Bruce_Savage in forum Chit Chat
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 25th January 2012, 7:44 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •