Our bags are packed......

Good morning all

I never thought this day would come — especially just a year after the initial plan.

We’re all packed and heading to the airport this afternoon. The trip is now via London, as Qatar has been under pressure due to the situation in Iran 😢

The rain in South Africa has been relentless, so it feels like the perfect time to head off in search of “sunny skies and golden beaches” in Scotland 🤣

Hearts are still top of the league after a solid 2–1 win over Rangers. Bokkie called it at 3–1, but we’ll happily take the three points 👉

Now we need Rangers to do us a favour against Celtic, with another tough test coming up for Hearts against Motherwell. Then maybe the celebrations can begin.

Arsenal look to be back on track as well, George has put the tablets away, and the Bella Cheeza wine shop is nearly ready to open 🍷

The racing has been top-class. Bow Echo looks something special — even money for the St James’s Palace at Ascot could be value. Gstaad should go well in the Irish 2000 Guineas.

For the English Derby, it’s hard to look past Aidan O’Brien — the big question is which one Ryan Moore chooses.

Back to Ascot, and what a line-up:
Prince of Wales’s Stakes looks outstanding
Daryz, Ombudsman, Minnie Hauk, Calandagan and Forever Young all catching the eye

The Gold Cup sets up as a cracker — Scandinavia vs Trawlerman
Coronation Stakes: True Love
Queen Elizabeth: the Australian star Joliestar looks a big runner

Locally, Andrew Fortune is one to follow for the July

Good punting 👍

Have to dash

safe travels Dave an Sue.

All the best to you Dave and Sue

Arrived after 30 hr trip 

All magic we have Hearts game and JW experience this weekend. 

Good Punting 👍 

Had Scotch pie and jar of mussels 

Morning all 
hearts could only draw with motherwell so we need Rangers to give Celtic a hard time today .

We went to the JW experience in Edinburgh and it is spectacular and a must visit even if you dont drink whisky 

HA HA there is no sunshine in Scotland and not shure about Golden beaches either
If you think you got away from the rain WELCOME to Scotland HA HA
Enjoy the Fire Place

Moose, we have some of the best beaches on the planet... Freezing though

Must say all the pubs have big screen tvs on the racing channel and a bookie next door