Tuesday 17 August

Omaruru had his first day in his new job yesterday, when he was introduced to an obstacle for the first time. Stuart had a sit on him for the first time and very much liked the feel he gave him. He had a canter and went to the jumps field to have a little trot over some poles. He was very well behaved, took everything in his stride (sometimes literally) and Stuart was very happy with him.Unfortunately, after his well deserved success at Uttoxeter - E Major will be off games for a bit, as he has sustained a suspensory injury that will need a bit of time - it is a very similar injury to the one that Important Business suffered after his debut, so should not rule him out for long. A couple of runners for Mrs Robeson and her brother, Sir Evelyn at York tomorrow - both on Channel 4 so set your Sky+, more details tomorrow.