NOVEMBER 2011 GALLERY 1
*** Warning for languages teachers - overdose of pidgin German imminent ***
Solving the problem of Maderson Blue mistaking the tongue tie for a pre-race snack
Last minute tactical pow-wow
Delight all round as everything went to plan
The time is near for the Near Germany comeback run und die Spannung baut Fieber Tonhöhe
Last second cobwebs are brushed away with a game of chase the trainer across the parade ring
"...and just when they think I am taking this all quite sensibly I am going to take off like ein Fledermaus aus der Hölle"
Maderson Blue - an intrinsic part of his gradual warm up...
...and as with humans, the adrenalin can create a deceptive impression
Maderson Blue opts to ignore someone inexplicably hiding in the bushes
Mattie Batchelor on board for the REAL big race of the week
"Personally, I would say the grass is too long. Give me a couple of days, and I can make a dent in it." Maderson Blue has his excuse ready.