Hello again, I hope you are all keeping warm, as we are with these very fresh mornings, still not a great deal of rain but hear it is returning this week which will be welcome.
QUIET
All quiet on the home front, it will be quiet in horse racing for another month or so as the horses are either resting or pre-training and at Lou's preparing for their next campaigns. This time gives everyone some breathing space and lots of stable cleaning and maintenance.
LOU'S VISIT
We enjoyed Lou's visit to Amelia Park as it gives a chance for Lou to see first hand how the horses and pre-training are progressing. Lou was pleased in all stages of the horses movements and Peter gave credit to all staff for the state of the stables, paddocks and overall appearance of Amelia Park, seeing we have had the worst drought in 100 years, all is looking good.
Peter also gave thanks to Lou for his input in configuring the type of Stallions to send Peter's Mares to for the new season. It has been exciting for Peter and Brian matching some of the top Stallions. To name a few :-
HENRYTHENAVIGATOR
DEHERE
DUKE OF MARMADLADE
FASTNET ROCK
STARCRAFT
VISCOUNT
JUNE BIRTHDAY
We all send Brett Walsh Birthday Wishes for this Wednesday. Instead of working from dawn to dusk landscaping at the Cellar, I am sure Brett will be sneaking off a bit earlier for the arranged drinks to help him celebrate. I will be checking the start time on Thursday, then again I will be celebrating with him - so perhaps not!!
THIS TIME AT CELLAR
Peter is looking forward to Thursday where he will be sharing some of his finest reds with Rob Wiley & Geoff Marsh. They have recently been in quarantine as a precaution because of being in contact with someone with suspected swine flu so I know they will be looking forward to getting down south for a break. I think the Cellar lights will be burning late that night.
HONG KONG
Peter was ecstatic with Galant Lions run in the Premiers Cup in Hong Kong. Although not a winner it was a fantastic race which followed from the Group 3 win a couple of weeks ago. Well done Lock the Vault (as we all know him).
DAY SPA & GYM
This addition to Amelia Park is progressing well. Peter has now selected the steam Sauna, Spa, Gym equipment and furniture. We are all anticipating the final product at the end of August.
CHINA
Peter is off again. He will be visiting China next week on a business trip so will be reporting to me from Beijing. Another shopping list coming up!!
FLORA & FAUNA
Under the close supervision of Peter, the tri-annual clearing and burning of our creek beds revealed a very pleasant surprise. A Quinda was gently flushed from its hideaway amongst the scrub. This endangered species was unaware to us of being a resident in our ever progressing micro climate. We would hope that this was not an isolated siting of a most beautiful gentle marsupial.
BIRDS OF PREY - a pair of mature magnificent Wedge Tail Eagles soured above the training track early on Friday morning. The clear sky and morning sunlight truly reflected the brilliant outline of the enormous wingspan of Australia's largest raptor. Again, WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS to Amelia Park.
Our very best wishes go out to Mason on a speedy recovery from his illness. Get well soon Doctor - Regards Glenn.
Enjoy your week everyone.
Regards
Shelley
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