Sir Gino wins Christmas Hurdle and new favourite for Champion Hurdle
Nicky Henderson has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions with Sir Gino, but the trainer was rewarded with yet another brilliant performance as his superstar returned to the track after a year-long layoff to land the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle. The fiv…
Today’s highlighted runner
Looping d’Arc
“Won nicely on hurdling debut and has continued to be in very good form at home. Should go well again today.”
Warren Greatrex
Recent Lambourn winners…
Legendary Luke
Jamie SnowdenHe came highly recommended and looks another smart recruit to the team. He was a very good 2nd on his bumper debut at the end of October. He won on his hurdling debut and looks a progressive type. He has to improve again to defy a penalty here, but he looks the type who can.
Bollin Thou
Nick ScholfieldHopefully Sean Bowen can get him to see the trip out.
Mapledurham
Ed WalkerMapledurham makes her debut for the yard today. She is showing potential and fingers crossed the change in yard can see her make a step forward.
Mossy Fen Road
Harry DerhamI was very pleased with ohim n hurdling debut at Lingfield. I think he’s improved for that run and whilst I have a lot of respect for a couple of runners in this race, I think he’ll be very hard to beat. Looking forward to running him.
News in brief…
Henderson will let Clarence House decide Jonbon’s Cheltenham target
Nicky Henderson believes Jonbon can bounce back to his best in Saturday’s BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot as the trainer begins mapping out spring campaigns for his stable stars, including Constitution Hill.
Nico de Boinville in race against time for Jonbon’s Clarence House bid
Nico de Boinville’s participation in Saturday’s BetMGM Clarence House Chase remains uncertain, with the rider still out of action following a fall at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Nicky Henderson’s stable jockey, who parted company with Excello before halfway in the 3m1½f handicap chase, would normally partner Jonbon in the Grade 1 at Ascot, but he must first pass a concussion test before he is cleared to ride.
JP McManus announces Harry Cobden as his new retained rider
Harry Cobden has been officially announced as JP McManus’ new number one in both Britain and Ireland, with the former champion jockey’s new role to begin in May and set to be similar to the one held by AP McCoy and Barry Geraghty in the past. Mark Walsh has been McManus’s main retained rider in Ireland since Geraghty retired in 2020 with nobody necessarily in the role in Britain, but Cobden will be based on both sides of the Irish Sea when he starts his new job at the end of the season.
Festival winner Jagwar to test Ryanair credentials on Trials day
Last season’s Cheltenham Festival winner Jagwar will look to propel himself into contention for the Ryanair Chase in March on his return to the track on Trials day later this month. Jagwar, who won the Plate for leading owner JP McManus and joint-trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, featured in the 33 entries for the Ryanair revealed on Tuesday and is set to test those aspirations in handicap company at Cheltenham on January 24.
Lambourn – the home of top-tier racehorse training – take your pick!
THE Lambourn Trainers Association (LTA) is a pivotal organization that stands at the heart of British racing, representing the interests and aspirations of trainers based in the world-renowned Lambourn Valley. Nestled in the Berkshire countryside, Lambourn has long been the training ground for some of the finest racehorses in the world. The Lambourn Trainers Association plays an instrumental role in preserving and advancing this rich heritage, supporting its members, and ensuring that the valley continues to thrive as a hub for top-tier racehorse training.
OUR TRAINERS’ STATISTICS FOR THE CURRENT FLAT & JUMPS SEASONS
GB FLAT Current Season Jan 2026-Dec 2026
| TRAINER | WINS | RUNS | PRIZEMONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Portman | 1 | 6 | £25,572 |
| Richard Hughes | 2 | 6 | £16,503 |
| Jamie Osborne | 3 | 13 | £15,402 |
| Ed Walker | 0 | 7 | £13,195 |
| Archie Watson | 2 | 13 | £10,094 |
| Roger Teal | 2 | 4 | £7,348 |
| Tom Ward | 1 | 3 | £3,140 |
| Charles Hills | 0 | 2 | £2,652 |
| Mark Usher | 0 | 6 | £2,117 |
| Stan Moore | 0 | 4 | £1,227 |
| Daniel & Claire Kübler | 0 | 3 | £952 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 0 | 2 | £0 |
| William Muir & Chris Grassick | 0 | 1 | £0 |
| Tom Dascombe | 1 | 2 | £0 |
GB JUMPS Current Season May 2025-Apr 2026
| TRAINER | WINS | RUNS | PRIZEMONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Henderson | 41 | 185 | £905,222 |
| Jamie Snowden | 61 | 214 | £678,749 |
| Harry Derham | 34 | 155 | £428,578 |
| Warren Greatrex | 31 | 116 | £314,143 |
| Nick Scholfield | 5 | 38 | £71,406 |
| Tom Dascombe | 0 | 8 | £30,135 |
| Oliver Signy | 1 | 26 | £16,862 |
| Archie Watson | 2 | 14 | £14,030 |
| Toby Bulgin | 1 | 7 | £13,129 |
| Paul Attwater | 0 | 1 | £1,141 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 0 | 8 | £398 |
| Jamie Osborne | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Mark Usher | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Roger Teal | 0 | 5 | £0 |
