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Saturday, 23 February 2013

A day off

Posted on 04:08 by Unknown

For the first time in about three weeks, I am taking a whole day off. No blog, no HorseBack work, no writing at all. The Horse Talker is even going to do evening stables for me. It’s just going to be me, and this fella, working out what is going to win the 2.35 at Fairyhouse:

23 Feb 1

Oh, the luxury.

I hope you may have an equally indulgent Saturday.

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