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 * July 2: __**EL NADIA**__ is running in the Rating 70 1400 metre event at Waipa on Saturday - Race 8 at 4.30 pm - simply because drawn down by rail at that time of the day against 80 grade horses looked a lot more difficult. Drawing 12, she should get more of a trouble free run on the better ground moving into the race earlier. She is bright and as well as ever. See you all there. Regard Scott 
 * June 24: __**El Nadia**__ has recovered now after resting for two days after her last run. I was happy with her effort, she is in good form and always finding when asked. A little more room across the top and she would have been in it @ Tauranga. 1400m is ok for her, as long as it's not a stop start race...I'm still weighing up options for her next start and will let you know asap. She has been working through the bridle this week. Regards Scott.
 * April 6: El Nadia has come through her winning run really well and so she will race at Ellerslie on Saturday, Race 10 over 1600m, Class 70 rating. See you all there! Regards Scott.
 * **April 2: El Nadia - What can I say - What a win!! Fantastic - and we're going to celebrate!! **
 * April 1: __**El Nadia**__ is all set for Avondale tomorrow. Race 5 @ 2 O'clock. She will be racing in blinkers for the first time. Her work has been excellent and the track is a good 2 at present. See you there. Regards, Scott
 * March 18: **__El Nadia__** is all set for Counties. Race 4 @ 1:25.Track is a Good 3. Forecast looks okay too...See you there. Regards, Scott
 * March 16: I have put a nomination in for Counties on Thursday in the Maiden 2100m for __**El Nadia**__. She has continued to thrive through her work and is eating extremely well...I'm very happy with her. Regards, Scott 
 * <span style="color: rgb(246, 14, 40); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">February 20: __**El Nadia**__ has really thrived on recent racing. She will be nominated for the special conditions 2100m on Derby Day @ Ellerslie February 28th. I'm very happy with her. Her eyes are glowing and she is working through the bridle. Hope to see you all there. Regards, Scott <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 29: __**El Nadia**__ gave a great performance @ Matamata. She has done well since, so I am looking to race her on an irrigated track. Ellerslie's twilight meeting on Wednesday 11th February looks to be the best option at this stage. There is a maiden 2100m there. Regards, Scott
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(22, 197, 133);">January 21: <span style="color: rgb(22, 197, 133); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__El Nadia__** will run @ Matamata on Friday over the 2000m trip. She worked excellently this morning. Tasha Collett is riding her as Michelle has a wedding to attend. Hopefully we get a nice draw & the moisture can stay in the track a little longer. Regards, Scott
 * <span style="color: rgb(46, 33, 237); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 20: As you know from my last email **__Flair Flying__** has a severe injury and our vet was able to scan the leg yesterday. Unfortunately the scan confirmed our worst fears and the suspensory ligament in her right foreleg has a major tear. Recovery will be a slow process and the vet suggests 12 months for it to mend properly. He says that many can recover from this injury given the time and correct rehabilitation. However there is a chance that it may not heal sufficiently, also. She is in no discomfort and is bright and well but needs to be confined and I am hosing and strapping the leg to contain the swelling. Obviously it is very disappointing for this to happen. I can offer no explanation as to how it happened. She had galloped with Three Cheers and had worked effortlessly as she usually does. Shane, her track rider, said she worked fine and hadn`t faltered at any stage. Unfortunately it is an everyday risk with racehorses and a far too common occurence but that still does not prevent the disappointment that I and I`m sure we all share. We have not seen the best of her by far. I will talk with Jeannette and discuss what we do from here. Regards, Chris
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 15: Unfortunately I have had to scratch **__Flair Flying__** from Thames tomorrow. I found some swelling in her leg,yesterday before she was going to work and unfortunately it has worsened overnight. I have just had a vet from Marks Ewen examine her and she definitely can`t race. It seems it may be a serious problem and could mean a lengthy break however the vets need to scan the leg before giving a definite prognosis.Because there is swelling there we need to reduce the swelling before we can scan effectively,so it will wait until Monday before we can make a definite call. It is very frustrating as she looked a very big chance tomorrow,with a good track and draw and what looked to be a weaker field. I`m sure you are all as disappointed as I am but lets hope result on Monday is not as bad as we fear. Will keep you informed. Regards, Chris
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 15; <span style="color: rgb(47, 238, 66); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Not the best run @ Tauranga last week from **__El Nadia__** but they ran the first part of the race fast then pulled up to a walk before sprinting home. She wasn't in a good spot, and the way the race was run made it tough to run on from the back. Also the track was very dry and dusty. While she is fit and well, I'm going to give her a start over 2000m @ Matamata on Friday January 23rd. If she doesn't perform to her best, then I feel a little freshen up is best for her. We can then prepare to race her on some dead to slow tracks in which she was best on last year. I'm sure the track conditions are the key. Regards, Scott
 * <span style="color: rgb(47, 238, 66); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 13: <span style="color: rgb(228, 133, 12); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I have nominated **__Flair Flying__** for Thames on Friday in the maiden 1200. It is an apprentice riders race and I was hoping to get James MacDonald, however he is not riding there on Friday. I have engaged Buddy Lammas who is coming up. He is in good form at the moment and I think is sitting about fourth on the premiership. Some of the better northern apprentices are committed to rides and some not riding. Flair Flying is looking very bright and working well and barring bad luck I am confident of a bold run. The noms will be out after lunch. Will keep you informed. Regards, Chris
 * <span style="color: rgb(228, 133, 12); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 8: <span style="color: rgb(24, 52, 195);">**__El Nadia__** will be going to Tauranga on Friday. It is Race 7 @ 4:55. She worked solidly on Tuesday & looks great. Regards, Scott
 * <span style="color: rgb(12, 155, 233); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">January 6: **__Flair Flying__** has come thru her latest run at Ellerslie very well but has been heavily in season since. Her run was full of merit, to give away the advantage of the one barrier draw and get as far back as she did and still only be two lengths from the winner was a top run. My feeling was that if she had used the one draw she would have been very hard to beat. I also decided against using side winkers or blinkers as Ellerslie can be a bit daunting first time. I am unsure how much help they will be, as they seem to make no difference to her at all on the training track, but we may have to give them a try for her next run. At this stage I am looking to race again next week. I will look for the softest option possible and hope we can get a win and boost her confidence. Will keep you all informed. Regards, Chris
 * <span style="color: rgb(12, 155, 233); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> December 23: <span style="color: rgb(240, 45, 189); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Many thanks for making time, in your busy schedule to keep the Flair syndicate informed of **__Flair Flying__**'s progress throughout the year,it is much appreciated. To you and all the lovely ladies of the Flair group may I wish you all a very happy, prosperous and safe Xmas and new year. Flair Flying has settled back in after her short break at Jeanettes`and is bright and well. She is still a bit of a concern at the track but we are working around the problem and able to work her without too much trouble. At this stage I may look at running her at Thames on Jan.4th, possibly a maiden 1000m or 1200m, but will see how she does over the next week. Please feel free to ring me over the holiday period to see how or where we are going. My mobile number is 027 4359107. ** MERRY XMAS TO ALL. ** Chris
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">December 22: I have nominated **__El Nadia__** for the maiden 1600m @ Te Aroha on Saturday. She is very well and we can only hope for a better draw this time. Regards, Scott <span style="color: rgb(53, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(53, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">December 16: <span style="font-size: 96%; color: rgb(53, 0, 255); font-family: Arial;">__**Flair Flying**__ recovered from her run quickly on Saturday and went straight to Jeanette's for a few days break, just to freshen her up mentally. I was not at all disappointed with her run, in fact I thought her run was very good. I made the decision to have Michelle ride her aggressively in the hope we could dictate the race, however a few others just inside us had the same idea and we had to do too much work early to get there. I take full responsibility for the riding instructions. However Michelle did say and it is obvious on the replay, that she did not race generously and kept trying to run away from the rail. Michelle suggested thinking about blinkers for her, and it is something we may have to try. She will return to the stable at the end of the week and depending on how she seems will look to run again over the Xmas-New Year period,I will keep you all informed. Regards, Chris
 * December 1: **__El Nadia__** is in Race 4, 2:40pm @ Avondale on Wednesday. Although she has drawn out, she has run well in the past with some space. Work on Saturday was very good and I expect her to run well. Lets hope it's a truely run race...Regards, Scott<span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 22); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 22); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">November 25: <span style="color: rgb(249, 109, 11); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> A frustrating weekend with three runners and three bloody thirds!! **__Flair Flying__** has come through her run fine, as usual. She's eaten up and is bright and well. We can line up again as soon as I want, however I am inclined to wait for Te Rapa on the 13th Dec. She is now racing like 1400m won't trouble her and it is a special conditions 1400 with a stake of $35,000. My thinking is that we might as well have a go as maidens don't get the chance to race for that sort of money very often. I thought all we needed was a touch of good luck on Sunday but we didn't get it. Unusually she was slow away and needed to be closer to the pace the way the race was run however she does not know how to go a bad race. Long may it last. Will keep you informed. Regards Chris <span style="color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">November 25: Well not quite __**El Nadia**__'s explosive self on Saturday. She did have a half closed eye shortly after the race.(from another jockey's whip) which was treated that night and was much better in the morning.The race was run very slowly, in a stop/start fashion, until the straight which would not have suited. In her best performances there has always been a strong pace. She has never been better during the week & has continued to eat well since Saturday. It was just an off day. I am planning to start her within the next two weeks and will let you know where asap. Regards, Scott
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">November 18 <span style="color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** : __El Nadia__ ** <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> has been entered as planned @ Counties this Saturday. Michelle rode her in her work this morning. Her work was excellent. I just hope she draws better than my last two runners did at Tauranga. Regards Scott
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">November 18 <span style="color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** : **** __Flair Flying__ ** <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(180, 60, 60); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">is nominated for Te Rapa in the maiden 1200 on Sunday. She is bright and well and worked nicely over 800m this morning in 49.5.She seems to have improved with the first up run and I expect another bold run this week. I have also put a nom in for the $1m Telegraph as noms close today and although it is a huge long-shot that she would be good enough to get there, you never know. I do think she will be better than just a one win horse in time and dreams are free, or $225 for the early nom! Will keep you informed. Regards Chris
 * =====November 3 - <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(32, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We almost got there!! Very pleased with the run of **__Flair Flying__** as I was a little worried it would be 50m too long but it was 50m too bloody short!! Pleased to report that FF has come thru the run very well, has eaten up and seems very bright. I was most pleased with her settling off the pace and running on as it means we don`t have to be setting the pace all the time and also looks like she will go a bit further in distance, maybe even get a mile, later on. At this stage I am looking at where to start her next. Probably at the Cambridge meeting at Te Rapa on Sunday 23rd Nov. We will stick to 1200m for now. Thanks to all the members for the support. I will keep you informed. Regards Chris <span style="color: rgb(249, 162, 21); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> =====
 * <span style="color: rgb(249, 162, 21); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">October 28 - <span style="color: rgb(253, 200, 63); font-family: Arial;">I have entered **__Flair Flying__** for Waipa on Saturday in the maiden 1150m. I was pleased with her work this morning. She galloped over 1000m with Three Cheers, running the last 600m in 37.2. She had a bit of a blow but has come on nicely since last week. She will improve with the outing on Saturday but it looks a suitable race to start off with. <span style="color: rgb(249, 162, 21); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Regards, Chris
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(16, 201, 13); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">October 16 - **__El Nadia__** galloped very well this morning, so she has been nominated for the fillies & mares 1200m here at Te Aroha as planned. Fingers crossed for a nice draw... Hope to see everyone here. Regards, Scott <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(36, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(36, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">October 14 - **__Flair Flying__** continues to do very well and has been speeding up in her work and looking strong. At this stage I am looking to start at the end of the month, the likeliest place is Waipa on Sat 1st Nov. Will keep you informed. Regards, Chris
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(255, 14, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">October 1 - Well it's nearing that time again. **__El Nadia__** has been working excellently, so I have decided to pencil in plans to go racing @ Te Aroha on the 22nd of October. She is a very clean winded girl and is showing no signs of needing a trial. A nice 1200m from down the shoot here would be perfect. Regards, Scott.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(255, 0, 125); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">September 23 - **__Flair Flying__** has progressed well since returning and feels a bigger and stronger horse,this time around. She has been back about six weeks and will start to speed up in her work shortly. All going well we will be looking to kick off somewhere in about 4-6 weeks. Will keep you informed.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**September 1 -** **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jeanette advises __Flair Flying__ ****<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> has gone back to Chris, who is delighted and advises ”the ass is huge”. Track very wet, settled in well, Scott’s very happy with __El Nadia__ just wanting good track and less rain …**
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">July - <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jeanette advised that nothing had altered from last month’s report. Pam had advised that her charges would be increased to $18 due to the dramatic increase in feed costs. __El Nadia__ would be back in work mid July and __Flair Flying__ the beginning of August.