Tails from an Island - August 2007

Word is sweeping the Isle that the racing correspondent from that esteemed publication, the Daily Re Cord is going to Garry’s show to report on the sheep racing. No doubt he, at least I presume it’s a he – it usually is a he for that sort of job, and I use the term ‘job’ loosely – no doubt he is really coming as he has read about my impending appearance. Since I am well known around the racing courses – at least some of the more up-market ones like Ascot, Cheltenham and Towcester - I shall just have to get out my Ladies Day hat for the occasion.
I have been making some enquiries about the form for the race and found out the following from my local sheep herder. He assures me it is inside information;

Gormelia Fluffbots III – in good form and won the last mass trot to the feeding bucket this week. 8/1 on
Salmonalexia – one of the favourites but likely to give up at the first opportunity. 10/1
McShergar – can’t be found at the moment but probably a fast runner. 50/1
Murdo – the local runner with plenty of form – one way or another. 25/1
F Misles – runs strongly when near Stornoway but weaker the further north she goes. 100/1
Cal McNobrain – could be strong runner but rather depends on the weather. 20/1

Have fun my dahlinks

Toodle do
Alpinia