Jamie Snowden continues red-hot form with Grade 1 contender Wendigo
Jamie Snowden continued his remarkable start to the season when Wendigo stayed on best to land the Grade 2 Coral John Francome Novices’ Chase. The trainer, who is only 11 winners off his best seasonal return after sending out a record 18 winners this m…
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Recent Lambourn winners…
Lulamba
Nicky HendersonHe did what we hoped he’d do on chase debut at Exeter, albeit they missed out quite a few fences, but this race was the target straight away and I think he’s come on a lot for his first run. There are only four runners, but they are no slouches and this is obviously a bigger test, but we’ve always thought a great deal of him and I’m looking forward to seeing what we’ve got.
Senor Campanaro
Ed WalkerThis looks a good spot for him and hopefully we can put a line through Wolverhampton. The track should suit.
Keep Running
Warren GreatrexBack over fences and going right-handed, he is in great form and should be very competitive.
Charlotte Corday
Ed WalkerCharlotte Corday is drawn well and hopefully she can get her head in front today.
News in brief…
Monday’s card at Fontwell gets go-ahead after track survives 52mm of rain
Racing goes ahead at Fontwell on Monday after the rain-hit course passed a morning inspection. Officials called the inspection following 52mm of rain since entries were made last week, but the track survived the deluge with the ground described as heavy, soft in places.
Djelo cut to 8-1 for Kempton after claiming back-to-back wins in Grade 2
Djelo became the first back-to-back winner of the Peterborough Chase in 18 years and set himself up for a bold King George VI Chase bid on Boxing Day. Huntingdon’s showpiece chase had been billed as a head-to-head between Djelo and Irish runner Saint Sam, but it did not play out that way as Willie Mullins’ contender forfeited the lead after a circuit and was pulled up down the back straight.
Grozni gives Sandy Thomson a sixth Borders National victory
Grozni gave trainer Sandy Thomson his sixth victory in the Borders National when causing a 22-1 shock to leave winning connections targeting another crack at the Scottish equivalent at Ayr in April.
Jockey Brian Rouse dies at the age of 85
Brian Rouse, the jockey indelibly associated with Royal Ascot and Japan Cup winner Stanerra, has died at the age of 85. Rouse was an unusually late bloomer among jockeys, winning his first (and only) British Classic on Quick As Lightning in the 1,000 Guineas in 1980 at the age of 40.
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 2025-Dec 2025
| TRAINER | WINS | RUNS | PRIZEMONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Walker | 58 | 485 | £2,082,749 |
| Richard Hughes | 61 | 454 | £1,617,285 |
| Clive Cox | 41 | 323 | £1,403,056 |
| Charles Hills | 32 | 337 | £1,360,653 |
| Owen Burrows | 31 | 146 | £1,203,833 |
| Archie Watson | 54 | 479 | £747,566 |
| Jonathan Portman | 44 | 281 | £570,353 |
| Roger Teal | 23 | 204 | £539,977 |
| Daniel & Claire Kübler | 33 | 270 | £532,114 |
| Jamie Osborne | 40 | 328 | £461,471 |
| William Muir & Chris Grassick | 20 | 182 | £359,820 |
| Tom Dascombe | 20 | 165 | £265,758 |
| Tom Ward | 17 | 194 | £231,930 |
| Henry Candy | 9 | 78 | £188,226 |
| Mark Usher | 18 | 267 | £185,833 |
| Stan Moore | 13 | 246 | £170,860 |
| Paul Attwater | 8 | 117 | £148,703 |
| Warren Greatrex | 8 | 131 | £110,070 |
| Edward Smyth-Osbourne | 9 | 68 | £106,523 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 9 | 111 | £85,864 |
| Nicky Henderson | 1 | 11 | £21,890 |
| Harry Derham | 1 | 12 | £11,279 |
| Oliver Signy | 0 | 3 | £0 |
GB JUMPS Current Season May 2025-Apr 2026
| TRAINER | WINS | RUNS | PRIZEMONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Snowden | 51 | 165 | £537,311 |
| Nicky Henderson | 27 | 106 | £401,420 |
| Harry Derham | 23 | 85 | £306,482 |
| Warren Greatrex | 18 | 74 | £163,189 |
| Nick Scholfield | 1 | 19 | £14,623 |
| Toby Bulgin | 1 | 7 | £13,129 |
| Oliver Signy | 0 | 20 | £9,745 |
| Archie Watson | 2 | 12 | £9,401 |
| Paul Attwater | 0 | 1 | £1,141 |
| Tom Dascombe | 0 | 5 | £892 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 0 | 8 | £398 |
| Jamie Osborne | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Mark Usher | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Roger Teal | 0 | 4 | £0 |
