As the Red Dragon endurance festival approaches the number one rider and myself took oirselves to mid Wales yesterday to do some reconnaissance work on the course. This is so I will know where to crew Rooster with water , sloshes and refreshments for the rider as well. The scenery around Builth Wales was stunning in the autumn sun and hopefully H & R will be able to appreciate the views,

Rooster will go past this too fast to appreciate on Saturday.

While we were out I was able to call in at a couple of pubs to refresh myself. One that we were looking for was not open for customers. It always amazes me that landlords complain that they can't make a living and then are not open to sell beer. How much does it cost to stand behind a bar ?

Some average racing at Sedgefield this afternoon, but a win double on the wonderfully named Manger Hanagement in the 3 20 and Brother Bob for the in form Longsden stable in the 2 50 may well pay out.