I’m obviously biased, dear reader, having had (bits of) horses with Julia Feilden virtually since the start of her career just over a decade ago. And in that time I’ve enjoyed many notable winners: from the very first time Love’s Design won – in selling class – right up until last Friday, when Khajaaly – the Geegeez Racing Club horse – won his second straight race.
In between times, there’s been good times and bad times with the horses, but one thing has been consistent throughout: John and Julia’s affection for and total care of the horses in their stables. They’re actually quite choosy about who they train for (I obviously slipped through that net!), because they’re not interested in ‘plotting one up’, or trying to land a monster gamble.
Despite that, their horses do often contract in the betting – generally because they always radiate health thanks to the diet so lovingly prepared and administered by John, Julia’s husband. And, curiously for those unfamiliar with the stable, their horses also often win at big prices. Like Khajaaly in November at 25/1. Or Spirit of Sharjah this week at 20/1. Both horses were fancied by the stable, but overlooked in their races.
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