Our racing correspondent told us that Mallard was running in Lingfield yesterday. Mallard was quoted at 14 / 1 and finished second beaten by a short head at 11 / 1. The horse is owned by Michael and Aubrey Scotney from Peterborough who visit the area a few times a year.Michael for many years organized the Race Night at the Ballinasloe Fishing Gala in aid of local charities. Martin our R.C. reckons that they are due to visit again soon.
Brydon Peterson from Shetland is celebrating his 50th birthday this week cruising on the Shannon.Seems that Ida and Balfour Wylie from Orkney met up with their friends Brydon and Julia Peterson and Andrew Nicolson from the Shetland and whisked Brydon to the airport.They had to wait a day to get a cheap flight to Ireland (£25 return), but what the heck, and took a cruiser on the Shannon. They are surprized at the pace of life they have found along the river and are enjoying it and their holiday.