Time for some Christmas shopping

With the weather closing in and playing havoc with race meetings I think the time has come to get a few things sorted. Today Ayr is off, Catterick and Fairyhouse delayed and that's going to play havoc with the card, volume, everything. The first race at Catterick saw seven horses pulled, some in quick succession, good luck if you tried trading that!

For me, winter is about taking what opportunities you can get. There are always plenty in the summer where you can pick and choose but little in the winter. Today I'd rather avoid the chaos and do some more research, practice some techniques and generally keep my nose clean. I may even venture to the stores to try and kill of the remaining shopping list.

A frustrating day!