Andrews sisters dominate again at Larkhill in AGA 1-2

Derek and Dan faced quite a challenge upon arrival at Larkhill today ... how to secure the AGA branding and prevent it from blowing halfway across Wiltshire! With the branding secured they were able to concentrate on the racing, but not before they had to move the AGA van twice, once because of the conditions, and the second time because they were blocking the view of the nice chap who was filming the racing.

Wiltshire - it was quite bleak

There was a field of 6 for the AGA Ladies' Open and The General Lee headed the market at 11/10, followed by Mustangsallyrally 7/4, Classic Swain 3/1, Own Line 8/1, Quedillac 12/1 and Zaif 20/1..

The name of this team is AGA Pointing,
not AGA Punting!

Highfields Stables, some rather nice horses and an AGA - hospitality Northamptonshire style

The sun was shining brightly this morning and that was enough to ensure a reappearance for the summer Barbour ... a bit of an overreaction I agree, but after the last week or so today felt almost tropical! Northamptonshire was the destination of choice for a visit to Highfields Stables, home of Heather and Tony Kemp, and some rather nice horses, oh, and some friendly Norfolk Terriers.

A trip down memory lane, Party Politics came first in the
same week as the 1992 General Election ... unfortunately
for some, so did John Major

Highfields is also home to a fantastic B&B; which boasts stunning views across the Northamptonshire countryside, so if you are ever considering a visit to this beautiful part of the country then you should certainly have a look at their website - Highfields B and B. An added attraction is that your breakfast will be cooked on the AGA.

Gidam Gidam - who we hope to see in action on Sunday

AGA race winner Claire Hart just denied in Ludlow thriller - so close yet so far!

Recent AGA Ladies' Open winner Claire Hart was involved in a thrilling finish at Ludlow this afternoon, Claire, partnering 4/1 shot Vincitore for Charlie Longsdon, was just denied in the tightest of finishes. The official verdict was a neck, but I’ve watched it 3 times now and each time I thought Claire was going get up! Judge for yourself by watching the closing stages here Ludlow 2.40.

"I like the points thing David but I wanted the clock as well"

Frost claims the AGA Ladies Open race at Sheriff Hutton on Sunday but Yorkshire welcome is red hot!

The signs were ominous as we set off for Sheriff Hutton at 5:30am on Sunday morning, the outside temperature was -6 and the AGA van was almost unrecognisable under a thick layer of frost. Despite this, we hit the road in good spirits and made excellent time, however, the all-white scenery along the way did nothing for our confidence. Then, as feared, the dreaded message came when we were but 8 minutes away from the course ... racing is off!

The scene that greeted us just after 8am - too white for racing

We carried on to the course where we met up with Chairman Robert Woodhouse, and Clerk of the Course Nicky Tinkler, and we took some "frosty" photos for the blog.

A very frosty paddock