Nicky Henderson to explore Flat options for Constitution Hill
Nicky Henderson has described the decision to end Constitution Hill’s career over jumps and concentrate solely on the Flat as “one of the hardest” of his 48-year training career, but one that has “lifted some of the weight off our shoulders”. The 2023…
Today’s highlighted runner
Golan Loop
“Put a line through his last run where he really didn’t enjoy himself. He is in terrific form at home and the better ground should see a return to form.”
Warren Greatrex
Recent Lambourn winners…
Junior Des Mottes
Nick ScholfieldHopefully this race will not come too soon after his Fakenham win, is in good form and should have a great chance of following up.
Quennie St Clair
Nick ScholfieldQueenie St Clair would most probably prefer better ground.
Bollin Thou
Nick ScholfieldHopefully the four previous wins haven’t caught up with him, if not, he should have an excellent chance.
Fine Shot
Jamie SnowdenOut of a winning half sister to the talented Close Touch and Open Hearted, this Jack Hobbs gelding is a brother to a three time winner. Bred by Queen Elizabeth II, it is a huge honour and privilege to be training him for Their Majesties, The King and Queen. He was a very promising 3rd on his racecourse debut in a bumper at Huntingdon last February, but has had niggly injuries since. His work has been really pleasing this time around, and I think he can run a big race here, albeit it is a very competitive race.
News in brief…
Death of Irish Champion Stakes winner Economics in India
Irish Champion Stakes winner Economics has died in India aged five. The son of Night Of Thunder had been sold to stand at Poonawalla Stud Farms following his eighth-place finish in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October. Trained by William Haggas for Shaikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa, Economics was a six-length winner of the Dante Stakes at York on just his third start. After connections decided to bypass a tilt at the Derby, the chestnut returned to land a second Group 2 in the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano at Deauville.
Grangeclare West cut to 10-1 for Grand National after Bobbyjo win
The baton has been handed over to Grangeclare West, who will bid to continue the winning streak of Bobbyjo victors in the Randox Grand National. Last year’s unlucky third in the Aintree spectacular will head back in April after winning the ultimate trial to become the 15th horse trained by Willie Mullins to bag the Bar 1 Betting Bobbyjo Chase. The last two Bobbyjo winners have gone on to Grand National glory – I Am Maximus (2024) and Nick Rockett (2025) – while Hedgehunter also did the double back in 2005.
Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has ruled out of Cheltenham Festival
Connections are hoping Narciso Has isn’t finished for the season and can make it back for Punchestown after Willie Mullins’ star juvenile hurdler was ruled out of next month’s Cheltenham Festival. Owned by JP McManus, Narciso Has finished runner-up to Mange Tout on his debut for Closutton at Fairyhouse in November, after he was purchased from France following victory in a hurdle race at Auteuil in April.
Brotherly Love goes one place better than famous sibling in Dubai
Brotherly Love managed to exceed an achievement of his exalted sibling Heart Of Honor by winning the Listed Dubai Road To The Kentucky Derby (formerly Al Bastakiya) at Meydan on Friday. The pair, who both race for Jamie Osborne and owners Jim and Claire Bryce, have a habit of creating extra work for jockey Saffie Osborne by getting themselves behind in their races and requiring a lot of stoking along.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Cox | 4 | 20 | £85,781 |
| Jamie Osborne | 7 | 43 | £70,438 |
| Ed Walker | 5 | 24 | £69,500 |
| Archie Watson | 6 | 51 | £51,898 |
| Richard Hughes | 5 | 33 | £45,959 |
| Jonathan Portman | 1 | 19 | £35,538 |
| Mark Usher | 3 | 36 | £22,288 |
| Nicky Henderson | 1 | 2 | £22,263 |
| Charles Hills | 2 | 12 | £18,333 |
| Tom Dascombe | 1 | 8 | £16,932 |
| William Muir & Chris Grassick | 2 | 10 | £15,970 |
| Daniel & Claire Kübler | 1 | 9 | £12,778 |
| Roger Teal | 2 | 14 | £9,692 |
| Tom Ward | 1 | 10 | £6,589 |
| Stan Moore | 0 | 14 | £6,123 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 1 | 9 | £5,815 |
| Edward Smyth-Osbourne | 0 | 3 | £920 |
| Owen Burrows | 0 | 1 | £291 |
GB JUMPS Current Season May 2025-Apr 2026
| TRAINER | WINS | RUNS | PRIZEMONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Henderson | 60 | 252 | £1,481,484 |
| Jamie Snowden | 70 | 258 | £841,949 |
| Harry Derham | 45 | 203 | £669,560 |
| Warren Greatrex | 36 | 153 | £386,910 |
| Nick Scholfield | 10 | 63 | £103,968 |
| Tom Dascombe | 1 | 9 | £87,368 |
| Oliver Signy | 2 | 33 | £30,443 |
| Archie Watson | 2 | 15 | £19,380 |
| Toby Bulgin | 1 | 7 | £13,129 |
| Dominic Ffrench Davis | 0 | 10 | £398 |
| Jamie Osborne | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Mark Usher | 0 | 3 | £0 |
| Roger Teal | 0 | 5 | £0 |
