ORDER OF the Dance made a winning stable debut at Ffos Las last week under a well-judged front running ride from Jack Tudor. He jumped very well, gradually wound things up from three out and went nicely clear of his rivals.

Purple Owl also made a very pleasing return to action at Uttoxeter. He was making his hurdling debut and he finished second to a well-regarded rival, so it was a nice run. He probably will want further in time, but this was an encouraging start.

Lock Out was our only runner over the weekend, and I’m glad to report that he is not too bad, all things considered, following his fall on the flat at Newton Abbot on Saturday. He just lost his position slightly as the pace quickened turning for home but he was staying on for pressure when the horse in front of him seemed to come off the rail a little, clipped heels and both he and Rian Corcoran ended up on the deck.

It was a nasty incident, but I was pleased both got to their feet. Both are a little battered and bruised, Rian went to hospital as a precaution and had a few stitches in a cut but thankfully, his scans were clear. He will have a few easy days before returning to the saddle while Lock Out is stiff and sore but has not left a nut since!

It will be a quiet start to this week on the runner’s front but Oder of the Dance and Harry Junior both run at Worcester on Wednesday in separate divisions of the 2m4f handicap hurdle on the card.

Later in the week, Bashful Boy is entered on the flat at Nottingham on Thursday, where he holds two entries. These races represent a drop in grade from the Cesarwitch in which he ran well and the plan is for Rob Hornby to ride.

American Sniper is entered in the 2m3f handicap hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday. The ground is currently being called good at Cheltenham and they have been watering since August so they cannot do any more but it will be quick enough which is why we have limited entries. Keep checking the Daily News on the website for all the latest news on any stable runners.

Leanne, Jack and Gemma will be at Doncaster sales on Tuesday. There are a few interesting lots being sold by owner Roger Brookhouse which we will be keeping an eye on. Later in the week, we have the dispersal sale of David Maxwell horses after racing at Cheltenham on Friday. There is then a Thoroughbid Online sale on Friday, Newmarket Horses in Training sales for four days next week plus another Tattersalls Online sale coming up. For more information please do get in touch.

Our equine dentists will be here later this week to give our horses their six-month check-up. Like with humans, if your teeth are not looked after properly they can become sharp, affect eating and be painful. Our dentists are based in Scotland but come down twice a year to do all the horses and it is always interesting to hear their feedback on horses that are new to the yard, whether they have been done before, if they are good or bad etc.

Dave Pipe was talking to Richard Walsh