FUMIO ALL GO.

Lightly raced three year old FUMIO hits the line strongly at the end of 1200m at Ascot yesterday with Jason Whiting on board. (Photo courtesy Hollands Photographics)

It was nice to see exciting young galloper FUMIO win at only his second race day appearance when he stepped out at Ascot yesterday. FUMIO who ran second at his first ever race start at Pinjarra some weeks ago is one of those horses who is lucky to even get to the race track. He is a sound horse in body however I have to say he would confuse and baffle even the best "shrinks" if ever they were able to sit him down on a couch and have a session with him.

This horse is a combination of Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde rolled into the inmates of the asylum in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST!!!! I have never before come across a horse with his personality and although he likes to make life difficult for me and anyone who deals with him, we have learnt to accept him and all his strange habits. The horse shows genuine Saturday company ability however I would prefer to let him learn what racing is all about in the easier midweeks for the time being.

The horse is the second winner we have produced in a couple of weeks for long time clients Tony and Gail Bartlett. FUMIO along with TERADA were both bred by Tony and Gail at there Caversham property and both horses look like making it into Saturday company.