Could I train ivy up a tree?

Oh dear Liverpool drifted on Pinnacle and of course lost to Burnley. The syndicates knew. And the winning goal was scored by the perennially underrated Ashley Barnes (with his new hair).

Have been busy with other matters (son moving house) so unable to blog but a few points to make still. Delighted to see Richard Rowe have a winner at Wincanton with Mister Murchan. Not sure Richard Rowe was all that good a jockey (towards the end of his career he gave the outside up to no-one) but he is the only ever trainer who has bought me a drink. 

My Irish friend is sceptical - "that man couldn't train ivy up a tree" - but he does have about 6 winners a year from his Sullington base and his horses always jump well, which suggests to me that they are well schooled.

And have made a note of The Widdow Maker. Went many lengths clear but still stayed on to finish 3rd despite the trainer Colin Tizzard being out of form. 

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