We had a terrific Newmarket July meeting with 3 winners and the same number of seconds.

Funny Story was impressive in the 6f 2yo fillies maiden, winning cosily after running green under a sympathetic Hector Crouch. She could step up in grade straight away, and it was a delight to train one again for Whitsbury Manor Stud, our former landlords.

Prosperous Voyage won the Group 1 Falmouth the following day, making all under a fine Rob Hornby ride. She was headed just over a furlong out, but stayed on well to upset 1-7 shot Inspiral, her former conqueror in the May Hill, Fillies Mile and Coronation Stakes. It was a fantastic day for all concerned and could have been even better if Lezoo hadn’t been hampered in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge, going down by only half a length.

Jimi Hendrix got up in the dying strides to win 24 hours later, to give his owners Chelsea Thoroughbreds another notable handicap win, after his gutsy effort when 3^rd in the Britannia.

We are heading towards a decision over Westover’s participation in the King George next Saturday. He will work on Monday morning and a discussion will be had afterwards. He remains in good form.