JEREMY Scott trains up on Exmoor at Higher Holworthy Farm, overlooking Wimbleball Lake so knows all about the cold wet weather that everyone has been experiencing of late.

His horses, however, seem to thrive in the at times harsh conditions and to date the West Somerset trainer has sent out 12 winners to which he will be hoping to add several more as we come to the business end of the national hunt season.

Talking recently, Jeremy said: “We were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Keagan Kirkby. 

“Keagan, or Chez as he was known by us, started his racing career with us and was part of the team for three years. His enthusiasm and kindness will be fondly remembered. He loved his racing and dreamt of becoming a jockey, which he achieved.

“He started riding in point to points in his colours of his favourite football team, Bristol Rovers, whilst he was with us and although it took him a few years, he finally rode his winner. Our thoughts are firmly with his mother, Zoe and his grandparents David and Shelia.

“His funeral was on Tuesday, March 5 at Ditcheat Church where everyone  was requested to wear blue and white (the colours of Bristol Rovers) or their favourite racing colours.”

Jeremy went on to talk about some of his horses: “Golden Ace has embraced hurdling, winning for a second time at Taunton under Lorcan William. She is looking to be an exciting prospect for the Spring with a step up in class next time.

“Stormy Flight ran another consistent race at Taunton on the same day. Bampton Star showed promise at the end of last season and has taken his time to return to the track but put in a fantastic performance at Lingfield to finish second. The winner went on to win under a penalty and looks to be a fast improver.

“Rollo's Kingdom is definitely getting there, finishing third again at Fontwell. Celtic Art has had races abandoned on him due to frost and due to rain but finally got back on the course to finish a good third at Taunton. 

“Annie Magic finished second at Lingfield despite her jumping, when she needed armbands and flippers to swim around the course. Elusiveness jumping improved at Exeter when she ran well to finish third.

“She still needs to learn but she is getting there. Little Else got a bit stuck in the mud at Taunton, she likes sloppy mud and found the drying ground not to her liking, she is tough and stayed on to finish third.

“Cheltenham is just around the corner and we will hopefully have Dashel Drasher in the Stayers Hurdle and Golden Ace in the Mares' Novices Hurdle. Fingers crossed they both run well!

“One final 10% share remaining is this exciting  five-year-old by Shirocco. He is ready for a run in a bumper as soon as the ground dries up a bit.”

One of Jeremy’s owners, John Purefoy, is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on the 7th April 2024 in aid of the ME Association, a condition which his daughter suffers from. 

John said: “As many of you know, my elder daughter Scarlett has suffered from this condition since 2017. This has limited her energies and therefore compromised what she is able to do.

“By raising funds for the ME Association, I hope to spread awareness while simultaneously helping others like Scarlett, who suffer from this condition.So, please reassure and console me that the 13.1 mile slog around the streets of London will be worth my while and support this excellent cause!”

To support John log onto his Just Giving Page