Western Warrior (above) and Countess Varovski, both ex Amy Bronkhorst, have their first race for the Stidolph stable in the 1100m MR 55 Handicap, due off at 11.45 am on Sunday, February 25.

Bridget will also saddle Megagram and Arial.

Western Warrior, a son of Querari (USA) out of a Silvano (Ger) mare has had three starts at Borrowdale Park, finishing second last time out to Israel over 1260m.

This is a competitive field and most of the 12 acceptors could feature. Don’t miss this one.

STAYERS COME OUT TO PLAY

On 19 February 2017 stable mates Stirling Road (nearest the camera) and Rawedge fought out the finish of a MR 55 Handicap over 2400m.

They meet again at Borrowdale Park on Sunday in a 2400m MR 70 Handicap. This time Kirk Swanson will also saddle Perfect Grace and Baumgartner in a field of 10.