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You are spoilt for choice with our Lambourn trainers

THE Lambourn Valley, situated in the north-east corner of Berkshire, is recognised as one of the major racehorse training centres in the country.

With its superb facilities and wide-ranging gallops covering in excess of 500 acres and with more than 30 trainers to choose from – your racehorse could not be in a better place whether it be a flat or National Hunt horse. Our new website is here to provide the latest information of the day-to-day goings on in Lambourn plus quotations from all the day’s runners from our trainers (when available).

There is also information and contact details for all our trainers; the history of training horses in Lambourn; where to stay; our annual Lambourn Open Day – which is held on Good Friday (April 10th, 2020) and all the latest news.

Under Control and Nico De Boinville win the Bet365 Championship Novices' Hurdle at Sandown. Photo: Steve Davies
Under Control and Nico De Boinville win the Bet365 Championship Novices' Hurdle at Sandown. Photo: Steve Davies

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTED RUNNER

Park Hill Dancer

4:30 Uttoxeter

“He won nicely last time out and I hope he might do that again.”

Nicky Henderson

OUR TRAINERS’ STATISTICS FOR THE CURRENT FLAT & JUMPS SEASONS

GB FLAT Current Season Jan 2023-Dec 2023

TRAINER WINS RUNS STRIKE % PRIZEMONEY
Charles Hills 27 119 23 £408,920
Clive Cox 16 121 131 £312,092
Richard Hughes 9 98 9 £166,242
Ed Walker 13 105 12 £157,351
Dominic Ffrench Davis 10 46 22 £151,215
Roger Teal 7 78 9 £130,438
Jamie Osborne 14 119 12 £123,482
Tom Ward 6 61 10 £91,572
Stan Moore 6 78 8 £73,006
William Muir & Chris Grassick 5 36 14 £59,650
Mark Usher 6 95 6 £55,264
Jonathan Portman 4 63 6 £51,960
Owen Burrows 3 26 12 £51,883
Tom Dascombe 2 37 5 £50,191
Daniel & Claire Kübler 3 28 11 £47,221
Henry Candy 4 25 16 £34,005
Seamus Durack 0 20 0 £22,941
Nicky Henderson 1 4 25 £19,799
Sylvester Kirk 1 42 2 £11,542
Ali Stronge 1 22 5 £10,841
Oliver Sherwood 0 3 0 £0

GB JUMPS Current Season Apr 2023-Apr 2024

TRAINER WINS RUNS STRIKE % PRIZEMONEY
Nicky Henderson 6 39 15 £46,786
Oliver Sherwood 3 11 27 £18,028
Warren Greatrex 2 12 17 £16,249
Oliver Signy 2 3 67 £11,630
Jamie Snowden 1 9 11 £6,508
Dominic Ffrench Davis 1 2 50 £3,750
Harry Derham 0 3 0 £1,340
Daniel & Claire Kübler 0 1 0 £304
Ali Stronge 0 1 0 £0

News in Brief

Modern Games takes Lockinge for Godolphin

Modern Games might have begun last season behind Coroebus and Native Trail in the pecking order for three-year-old milers at Charlie Appleby’s acclaimed Godolphin yard, but he could be about to assume the role of stable star after a taking victory in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes.

Horses formerly owned by John Dance permitted to run after agreement

Horses previously registered to John Dance will be able to run again after the BHA said a deal has been reached with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to release funds to cover the costs of his former racing operations.

Jockey Club applies for injunction against ‘illegal and reckless’ Derby protests

The Jockey Club has lodged an application for a high court injunction against what it describes as Animal Rising’s “explicit threat” to disrupt the Betfred Derby festival at Epsom. The injunction cites the racecourse, the parade ring and the route the horses take between the two and seeks to prevent unauthorised persons from entering any of those areas, or from throwing any object into them, with the aim of disrupting racing.

RECENT LAMBOURN WINNERS

5:05 Ludlow, 14th May

Scrum Diddly

Oliver Sherwood

Scrum has been a bit disappointing so far over hurdles having been placed in an Irish point before joining us. He has appeared on the green side and also probably didn’t really handle softer conditions during the winter, his last run In February on good ground was better. This will be his first run in a handicap and he is also wearing first time cheekpieces, I don’t think he’s ungenuine but he can lack concentration over his obstacles at times.

PRICE 5/1
4:20 , 14th May

Henschke

Warren Greatrex

Scrum has been a bit disappointing so far over hurdles having been placed in an Irish point before joining us. He has appeared on the green side and also probably didn’t really handle softer conditions during the winter, his last run In February on good ground was better. This will be his first run in a handicap and he is also wearing first time cheekpieces, I don’t think he’s ungenuine but he can lack concentration over his obstacles at times.

PRICE 3/1
5:08 Market Rasen, 12th May

Choccabloc

Nicky Henderson

He has run well in both his bumpers so far and should have a good chance today.

PRICE 1/3F
4:45 Ascot, 12th May

Prospering

Ed Walker

I am keen to run despite the ground today. I think Ascot could suit him and we will learn how he handles soft ground. We know he will stay further and stamina will come into play today.

PRICE 9/2