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1st November 2024

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Lee Carter – Saleh 06/01/17 1st 2/1 – Kempton Park

Spot-on from Lee - won with a bit in-hand too! Original quote: "Saleh - One of two in the race and this looks our slightly better chance. Expected to go off favourite and should have a favourites chance. Due to go up 2lbs from tomorrow, hence why we run the horse today. Was a close…
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Mick Appleby – Hakam 05/01/17 1st 4/1 – Chelmsford

The drop in grade certainly helped - a nice win for Mick's horse. Original quote: "Hakam - Course winner here so we know he likes it. We expected a bit better last time, but still ran ok and wasn't beaten far. Still a bit to prove with last win coming off a 5lb lower mark…
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Jamie Snowden – Orchard Park 04/01/17 2nd 10/1 – Hereford

Great effort from Jamie's horse - looks an exciting prospect for the yard. Original quote: "Orchard Park - Won his bumper last season and been placed in three novice hurdles since. The form of the last race is very good so he looks on a nice mark today on handicap debut - fingers crossed for…
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Tim Vaughan – Lake Chapala 04/01/17 1st 6/1 – Hereford

Stayed on really well in the closing stages to land the money - good call from Tim. Original quote: "Lake Chapala: Fit and well - has already run two decent races this season when winning at Musselburgh and then running second last time at Ffos Las. 3lbs lower than last run and drop in grade…
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Gary Moore

Hardly a day goes by without seeing the 'Gary Moore' name somewhere amongst the racing entries and with his famous offspring - former champion jockey Ryan, talented NH pilots Jamie and Josh and now racing commentator daughter Hayley - then this has got to be one of the most connected yards in the land -…
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Michael Scudamore

Over the years, Michael has worked / ridden out for numerous trainers, including Nigel Twiston-Davies, Dennis Caro, James Fanshawe and Martin Pipe, where valuable experience has been gained along the way. Training started at Eccleswall Court in 2005, when Michael's grandfather, Michael senior, took out his licence once again. Michael worked with his father, assisting…
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Jamie Snowden

Having previously been assistant trainer and amateur jockey to Nicky Henderson, and also champion handler Paul Nicholls, then Jamie has certainly had one of the best upbringings when it came to branching out on his own. Whilst riding Jamie rode in the region of 100 winners for various owners, but by far the most famous…
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Simon Dow

Born 13th June 1961, Simon is a first generation trainer. Often considered to be the most forward thinking of workaholics, he still finds plenty of time to keep clients informed and entertained. His career commenced when serving his apprenticeship as a lad, before quickly turning his attention to the business side of things. An opportunity…
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Julia Feilden

Born in Hove, Sussex, Julia spent most of her childhood on a horse's back competing at shows across the southern region aboard her pony Merry Marker. Soon the need for speed grew inside of her and she found an outlet for this urge by riding out for Lewes trainer Gordon Smyth as a teenager. At…
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Henry Oliver

Horses (and owners) are fantastic! We love providing training services for racehorses, with a personal involvement in each and every horse at our yard, hopefully helping you enjoy the Sport of Kings as much as we do. A mix of youth and experience combines superbly to provide a strong winning team who are able to…
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Suzy Smith

Suzy was born in Epsom and her involvement with horses started from an early age as a young member in the Pony Club. She began riding racehorses at 14 for various local trainers. As a qualified riding instructor by the age of 16, she went on to spend time as head girl at competition yards…
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Gary Moore – Baron Alco 02/01/17 1st 13/8 – Plumpton

Kept on well to give Gary and the team another decent prize at Plumpton. Original quote: "Baron Alco - The form of his last run was franked yesterday with Whisper winning again. Stays further and probably a better horse over 2m5f, but worth a crack today. Course winner so knows his way round here too.…
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Mick Appleby – Ominotago 02/01/17 1st 11/10 – Southwell

Powered clear to win this - looks another good one for the winter AW campaign for Mick. Original quote: "Omintago - We look to have a decent chance here if running to the same level as last time when second at Wolverhampton. First run on the surface but no reason why it won't suit. Seems…
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