MY OLD MATE IS BACK IN THE STABLES

I know I have said it before but there is no doubt in my mind that when my old mate and top class performer GUYNO is in the stables, there is a completely different feel about the place. Even though he is getting on in years, the old boy loves the stable life and routine and it doesn't take him long to let all the other horses in the stable know that he is back and he is in charge! The world or the stables at least, revolve around GUYNO and he makes sure everyone is aware of it.

GUYNO had a few minor leg issues after he returned from Adelaide however the main reason for his lengthy time off was a severe case of colic back in late May which nearly claimed his life. Typical of his fighting spirit, the horse pulled through where many others would have given up however he did lose a heap of weight. It has taken a long time to get the horse back into top condition however  thanks to some great care and attention by my good friend Bruce Kay who nursed the horse throughout his ordeal, the horse is once again full of cheek and looking somewhere near his best. With another month or so of good feed and slow work, I reckon the old boy will be ready to let rip again.

At this stage, there are no set plans for the old boy however another trip across to the east coast would certainly not be beyond him. The local country cups are always an option however he  is always asked to carry top weight here in Perth so it may be a case of running where he is best weighted. We will decide which way we go after we step up his work and assess his fitness and keenness in another month or so.