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5 degeee and dry when driving in. 

Phil Andrews, Stuart Ballantyne, John and Mandy Battershall popped up this morning to see the horses and have some breakfast. We also have 50 guests from Warwick racecourse visiting Thorndale before they go racing at Cheltenham later.

No runners for us this weekend.Name Me Nicely ran another lovely race at Doncaster, he's learning and improving on the job all the time. Seatoit ran a cracker at Warwick getting himself right back on track, he was looking like the winner leaving the back straight. He ran around in front and finished a very good 4th. He will continue to be very competitive and there are definitely races to be won with him.
Tom Scudamore brought a couple of four year olds up 2nd lot for us to have a lot at.

A very exciting day of racing ahead with some of the big guns making an appearance before the festival. I'm off to Cheltenham for The Jockey Club RoR Awards today which are held before racing in the Horseshoe pavillion.... s chance to celebrate all our of successfully retrained horses who have gone on to wonderful things.  

Our local point-to-point tomorrow at Cocklebarrow... it always seems to be bad weather for this p2p but they have a lovely heated marquee and some great racing.... important to support locals events like this! Hopefully we won't have to get towed out this year .....

Today in our staff get-to-know series is Daniel:

How long have you worked at Thorndale?

I have been here now just over a year

What is your job role?

Stable staff

How did you get in to racing?

I started riding at the age of 12 at a livery yard close to home, mucking out and learning on the yard. My family are the ones that helped me find my interest for racing as they have a big interest too

What is your favourite horse to look after?

Guchen because I love him in the box and I love riding him, even though he catches me off guard and I’ve fallen off him 3 times

What has been your favourite memory in racing?

Favourite memory racing was high tea winning at Chepstow as it was my first winner I led up

Favourite racecourse to lead up at?

Cheltenham is my favourite lead up as I got the opportunity to lead up Brenda’s asking at the festival and the atmosphere was electric

Best canteen?

Ffos las canteen has to be my favourite as they gave me lots of free sandwiches

Desert Island dinner? 

Some fried squid would be my last meal

Favourite holiday destination?

Africa has to be my favourite holiday destination that I have been too because I got to see Kilimanjaro which was a cool experience

Night in or night out?

Night in

Dogs or cats?

Dogs

Fun fact about you?

Fun fact I wake up at 4am every day even on my weekends off

6 degrees and raining (still) when driving in. 6mm overnight.

Tom in for one lot. Usual vet visit.

Lully Du Houx ran nicely yesterday at Huntingdon... he's learning on the job and will hopefully continue to improve..although he's been very slow for the penny to drop!

Brilliant race to watch yesterday in the Thyestes at Gowran, when Spanish Harlem dramatically got rid of Sean Cleary-Farell at the last when seemingly having the race in the bag. It then looked Better Times Ahead's race to lose until the Gavin Cromwell trained Now Is The Hour got up in the final stride... a treble for Cromwell takes his firmly off the cold list!

A grumpy Mat this morning following Forests shocking efforts in the Europa League last night, Braga beat them 1-0 after Gibbs-White missed a penalty, 55 seconds later Yates gave away an own goal and then Anderson sent off in the 94th minute for foul language to the ref....they were booed off by their own travelling fans....

Two runners today, Name Me Nicely heads to Doncaster and Seatoit runs at Warwick. For our thoughts please click here.

Mat heading to Cheltenham today before Warwick to have a look at the sales horses. If anyone is interested in doing some shopping please get in touch.....

Today we get-to-know Erika:

How long have you been at Thorndale?

I’ve been at thorndale now about 3 and half years

What is your job role?

Stable staff

How did you come about working in racing?

From a young age my mum used to take me to Cheltenham races, watching the horses made me want to work in racing myself. I’ve always had a big interest in horses and done a bit of riding when I was younger so I couldn’t wait to go to the British racing school at 17.

What is your favourite horse to look after?

I couldn’t pick a favourite now, I love my horses I look after very much and I have a couple of nice new horses I look after this season but Chianti Classico has to be my favourite he had a lot of character and it was lucky enough to ride him.

Best memory in racing?

Best memory racing would have to be Chianti Classico winning at Ascot

Favourite racecourse?

Cheltenham has to be my favourite because it’s my local track and I love going to watch the racing there if it’s our afternoon off it’s always a fun day out and my friends and family are usually there too

Best racecourse canteen?

Worcester canteen is the best as I love the chicken nuggets 

Desert island dinner? 

Roast chicken is my favourite 

Favourite place to go on holiday?

Well being ginger it’s hard to be out in the sun without getting burnt so I’m not a big fan of going on holiday but my favourite place i have been to was New York as I went in the winter months so it was actually cold and there was no sun cream needed.

Night in or night out?

Night out but they always seem to end in chaos, ie a shaving foam fight

Dogs or cats?

Dogs 

Fun fact about you? 

A fact about me is that Chianti Classico broke my finger and I now have a bionic finger.

5 degrees and drizzling when driving in.

A lot of messages from people sharing their fond memories and photos of Does He Know after we announced his retirement on Tuesday. It reminds you how many people are touched by racehorses even if they've never met them!

Busy day here yesterday with lots of horses worked and schooled. My bacon butties seemed to go down well... no bacon left over....people were probably just being polite!

We have one runner today, Lully Du Houx heads to Huntingdon, Ciaran Gethings rides. For our thoughts click here.

Today we get-to-know Adam Biggadyke:

When did you start at Thorndale?

I started at Thorndale in July 2025,at the beginning of the season 25/26 after 12 weeks at the national horse racing college.

What's your job role?

well my official role at KRB is stable lad however I seemed to ended up becoming tractor driver, Machinic, Plummer and carpenter. 

What made you get into racing?

For me I didn’t follow the usual route, I started my working life at the grand age of 12/13 helping my granddad and working on a shoot and game farm, and if you asked me if I would be working with horses 10+ years time I would say don’t be silly. Even on a shoot day with my granddads boss I remember some very well known flat trainer from Newmarket trying to convince me to get into riding back then I was 5ft 2 ish and 8 stone so I can see where they were coming from now maybe I should have listened to them now, but hay ho look at me now. And after the following events of losing my granddad a true hero to me, and loosing the love for game keeping and looking for the next big chapter in my life, I fell in love with riding horses and after a season on the ground on a pre training, I followed advice and went onto the racing college where I now ended up here.

What's your favorite horse to look after?

I love all the horses I look after but the one that stands out the most is Marsiac, he is loving, caring and pretty willing to put up with me everyday.

Best memory racing and favourite racecourse?

I have several brilliant memories, but the stand out one has to be when Marsiac won his first race at Anitree, the honour of being at such a historic and iconic race course that even people outside of racing have heard of it. The day itself was special and will stay with me for a lifetime from walking around the historic stable yard with all the famous horses with their name plaques above the stables, to walking through the iconic arch leading him out to the track and bringing my first winner and the atmosphere form the crowd and the syndicate celebrating their first winner.

Best racecourse canteen?

My favorite canteen that I have been to has to be Aintree, however nothing can beat a Uttoxeter breakfast; it is something special.

Desert island dinner?

Well if I could have one it would be a roast dinner from my nanna, cooked to a perfection with the crispy but also fluffy roast potatoes and the crispy crackling with the home grown veg. It is not just a meal it brings back many fond memories around their kitchen with both my nanna and granddad.

Favourite holiday destination? 

I’ve only ever been abroad once to Tenerife but I think a snowy winter trip to Scotland is more suitable these days. A week of shooting or fishing would be my ideal holiday for me these days .

Cats or dogs?

It has to be dogs. I was brought up with them all my life and they wern't just a pet, they were also my best friends when I was gamekeeping long days by myself with just me and my dogs.

Fun fact about me

I am lucky to be an uncle to my sisters 2 little girls and seem to be my 2 biggest fans and are always excited to see me when I finally adventure home to my home town near Newmarket.

5 degrees and sleet while driving in. 11mm here yesterday.

No runners yesterday or today but still plenty going on in the yard. 

Today we've got Alan and Melanie Burge along with Clive and Sam Woods coming up for their first visit to Thorndale. Ed Hawkings is up to see his mare Kylenoe Dancer whilst Cilla Wills is popping up to watch some schooling. I've been tasked with making the bacon rolls... something I've managed to avoid thus far but my luck has run out and I'm now solo in the kitchen today! 

Tom and Ciaran in to ride out.  

Aamilah is next to go in our get-to-know the staff feature: 

How long have you been at Thorndale?

I’ve been at Thorndale since I was 14, I started riding out here when I was still at school. After I attended the foundation course at the BRS I then came back to start working full time.

What is your job role?

Conditional Jockey

What made you get into racing?

I started pony racing when I was 11 and had a few spins round Cheltenham. I also managed to ride a winner around Lingfield too.

What is your favourite horse to look after and why?

My favourite horse is Destroytheevidence because he was one of the first ones I’ve looked after and he’s always a pleasure to lead up

Best memory racing? 

One of my favourite memories was Destroytheevidence coming second in the Grade 2 at Cheltenham. It was exciting to watch and gave a real buzz.

Favourite racecourse leading up?

Kempton has always been an exciting feeling as many important races like the King George happen there. I’ve led up a couple of winners there too with DTE, and i also had my first ride there on Guchen.

Which racecourse has the best canteen?

Doncaster because when I usually go racing there we get there early enough for a lovely English breakfast, and the staff are of course lovely there.

Desert island dinner?

Jamaican beef stew with dumplings!

Favourite place to go on holiday?

The first time I went abroad was about two year ago with my sisters to Tenerife

Night in or night out?

Depends on the event, if it’s after the races, night out !!

Dogs or cats?

I was a dog person until I got my first cat in 2019 and ever since then I’ve preferred cats

Something we might not know about you?

When I was younger I used to help my Dad train birds of prey, mainly Harris Hawks

6 degrees when driving in, 7mm fell here yesterday.

A lovely day yesterday at Lingfield where Thruthelookingglass ran a brilliant race for his patient owner-breeders Keith and Liz Ellis; trip was right, track was right, he was given a great ride and he got beat. Just one of those things I'm afraid but we are all delighted with him and that's racing!

John in for usual vet visit.

Movers and shakers in the BHA handicap chart this week are: Destroytheevidence down 1 to 134, Island Bridge up 2 to 116, Mr Grey Sky down 2 to 116, Top Target up 9 to 127 and Two For Gold down 5 to 137.

Just to keep everyone updated with what's going on in the yard, Does He Know has been retired following his fall at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. He has been a stable star for us here at Thorndale, and Peter has written lovely bit about DHK and what he meant to his brilliant syndicate. 

A Career Worth Celebrating

Every now and then, a racehorse comes along who may not dominate headlines every season, but earns genuine affection through honesty, toughness, and a habit of showing up when it matters. Does He Know is very much that kind of horse. With his retirement now confirmed, it feels like the right moment to look back on a career that delivered excitement, pride, and plenty of memorable afternoons for his syndicate.

Does He Know was the definition of a proper National Hunt performer. From early on, he showed that he possessed not just ability, but resilience. The sort of horse who relished a challenge and rarely ran a bad race when the pressure was on.

What truly set Does He Know apart was his consistency in competitive handicaps and graded races alike. He proved time and again that he belonged at the top table, often taking on deep fields and holding his own against some of the best staying chasers in training. Whether grinding it out up the straight or battling in a tight finish, bar a couple of races he always gave his running — something owners, trainers, and fans value enormously.

As a novice hurdler he won twice at Cheltenham including a Grade 2. He went onto to wintwice more at Cheltenham over fences but probably his most impressive win as a novice chaser was a Grade 2 victory in the Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase at Ascot, a performance that underlined both his jumping and his determination. It was the kind of win that stamped him as a horse capable of competing in strong company, and he continued to do just that as his career progressed. Winning a Grade 3 at Cheltenham under 12st and from there on he invariably competed carrying top weight. We will never forget how he demolished the field again under top weight in the Grimthorpe at Doncaster.

Beyond the results, Does He Know embodied what makes jump racing special. He was brave at his fences, genuine in a fight, and clearly enjoyed his work. Horses like him remind us that success isn’t only measured in championships or festival wins, but in reliability, courage, and the connection they build with those who follow them. He is a real character both at home and on the racecourse. I have never known a horse enjoy polo’s so much. He would know immediately you entered the barn if you had polos on your possession and one or two would not be enough, he would devour the whole packet and still be looking for more.

In exercise he was never one for hanging around, he wanted to get on with it and invariably would work on his own under the guidance of Mirrella, who got on with him so well and understood his quirks. At the racecourse he would be a handful for Leigh, who coped incredibly with him. She would get the jockey to sneak up behind him to get on board and then go to post early, avoiding the parade ring, if possible, as DHK did not do parade rings! 

As he heads into a well-earned retirement, Does He Know leaves the track with his reputation firmly intact. He gave his all, represented his connections with distinction, and provided racing fans with moments worth remembering. 

Once he has found his permanent home he is going to be very sadly missed by his loyal syndicate and staff alike. He will always have a special place in my heart for being the first syndicate horse to win at Cheltenham. I will also miss him kicking the door for polos especially when giving people a tour of the yard. He would make so much noise seeking attention we could not help but stop at his box. He would happily greet the visitors and pose for photos whilst cheekily checking their pockets! 

Not every star needs to shine the brightest to be appreciated. Some, like Does He Know, earn their place through heart — and that’s exactly how he’ll be remembered.

Plus 7 and dry when driving in. 4mm rain overnight. 

It was great to have Mark and Graham Walter's and Tony Murray join us for a gallop morning on Saturday, without Clare manning the kitchen Felicity had to go it alone but managed brilliantly and it all went very smoothly (I bought the ingredients and laid the table but left Felicity to it, cooking is not my forte!)

A lovely day was had by all up at Haydock on Saturday where Mr Grey Sky ran his heart out as usual... the lovely old boy just needing softer ground, which I'm sure we will get soon.

Moon Rocket disappointed in the Grade 2 Novice Chase at Windsor yesterday for his well supported syndicate. For whatever reason he did not get home over the 3 miles on testing ground. Up with the pace early he made a mistake 6 out and lost his position but on the home turn got back into contention and looked to be running a big race when he jumped to the front 4 out only to weaken quickly. Could've been due to trip or unconventional track not suiting.....  Something hopefully will come to light, if not, a possible drop back in trip might be the answer.
Windsor looked after his owners really well with an excellent syndicate lounge which boasted a balcony to watch the race that probably had the best viewing on the entire racecourse.

Both weekend runners are home safe and sound and so we go again today at Lingfield where Thruthelookingglass takes his chances. For our thoughts click here. 

Next to go in the get to know the staff feature is Sarah Purdy:

What is your job role?

Stable staff

How long have you worked at Thorndale?

6 months now  

What made you get in to racing?

I was working on a polo yard for two years where I was a groom and played tournaments some weekends that I wasn’t working where l had the opportunity to meet some people who had worked in the racing industry before doing polo saying how good and rewarding the job was. I also love the adrenaline of riding full gallop across the pitch and thought how good it would feel riding on the gallops.

Who is your favourite horse to look after and why?

My favourite is That'll Be Oxo because he arrived at Kim’s not long after I started so we have been able to get to know how things work on the yard together and he’s also the first winner I’ve lead up at Kim’s. Oxo is also a very sweet and loving horse who loves the attention.

What is your best memory in racing?

That would have to be when Oxo won the other day at Hereford.

Favourite racecourse to lead up at?

I haven’t been to that many racecourses yet but my favourite to lead up at would have to be Aintree since it’s such an amazing place and atmosphere.

Favourite racecourse canteen?

Ainter has definitely been the best out of the ones I've been to so far.

Desert island dinner?

Crab and prawn linguine

Favourite holiday destination?

New Zealand

Night in or night out?

I prefer to stay in but I do love a good night out now and then.

Dogs or cats?

I'm very much a dog person

Fun fact about you?

Fun fact about me is before I got into racing I did showing with my own horse Casper  competing all over the country competing at high level shows also competing at Aintree racecourse.

Plus 5 and dry when driving in, 7mm rain here yesterday.

Busy morning here today. Mark and Graham Walters and Tony Murray all here for a gallop morning, bought directly through myself. Derek Eaton and Susie Robinson called in to see KBR syndicate horse Campaign Trail and Johnathon Herbert popped in to see Pether's Angel, our new lease filly.

Two For Gold found everything happened a bit too quickly for him yesterday at Market Rasen after not being overly quick away from the tapes he was always on the back foot. He's been a grand old servant for the yard now at the ripe old age of 13!

One runner today and one runner tomorrow. Mr Grey Sky heads up to Haydock today for his first run of the season, and Moon Rocket goes to Windsor tomorrow for the reschudled Hampton Chase, both ridden by Tom. For our thoughts click here.

Hope you all have a good weekend and see you Monday... I leave you with a get-to-know interview with Alwena

What is your job role?

Stable staff

What made you get in to racing?

My dad trained a horse to ride in a point-to-point, which I liked the idea. I've ridden horses since I was very young and I loved going fast. I started pony racing in 2022, I loved training the ponies myself as I found it so rewarding.

Who is your favourite horse to look after and why?

My favourite horse I look after is Gatineau Park.... I've looked after him since he arrived and he soon became my favourite. He loves attention and is the sweetest boy! I'm also lucky enough to ride him every day which is always a pleasure.

What is your best memory in racing?

That would have to be when Gatineau won for the first time at Lingfield. It was such an amazing feeling to see him perform so well after riding him everyday, the beautiful boy also won best turned out which is always such a bonus.

Favourite racecourse to lead up at?

Staying loyal to my welsh roots i'd have to say Ffos Las. It's not everyones cup of tea but I like how close everything is laid out to eachother. The obvious downside is the rain.....

Favourite racecourse canteen?

Warwick as they were very generous to me, allowing me to have crisps, chocolate and a drink as well as my hot meal.

Desert island dinner?

Roast lamb with all the trimmings!

Favourite holiday destination?

I havent been on holiday many times but I would love to go on a safari or see the coral reef.

Night in or night out?

It depends on the day but nothing beats a good night out in the summer and leaving the club as the sun is rising.

Dogs or cats?

Definitely cats.

Fun fact about you?

When I'm not with the horses I love baking. I like making Aamilah try all my sweet treats!

4 degrees and dry when driving in. 11mm rain fell here yesterday in what was a very miserable mid-winters day.

Island Bridge ran a blinder yesterday at Ludlow, plugging on to be second to what we suspect is a very nice horse of Ben Pauling's , not that we could see much! Over at Wincanton, Destroytheevidenceran a brilliant race lit up by the new headgear, Tom gave him a cracking ride and had everyone in trouble leaving the back straight. He got a little bit tired late on anf a mistake at the last cost him what would have been a fantastic second. Still, delighted with both of yesterdays runs.

On to today where we have just the one runner, Two For Gold takes his chances at Market Rasen. For our thoughts click here.

Issy Ryder in this morning riding out. Vet in today for our usual vet visit.

Next up on the get-to-know the staff feature is Terry Smith:

How long have you worked at Thorndale?

1 year and 3 months

What is your job role?

Stable person.

What made you want to work in racing?

I have always loved animals since I was a kid and always knew I would end up working with them in one way or another. After learning to ride and having ridden for several years, I got a part-time job at Lancashire Racing Stables when I was 14. I used to watch them on the gallops when walking my dog and always wanted to learn how to ride a racehorse. In the summer holidays, Stella would put me up on easy horses to teach me the ropes of riding a racehorse. Once I had finished school and a year at Myerscough College studying Equine Studies, I went to the Northern Racing School to fo my Level 1 diploma and then started my Level 2 at LRS. After 3 years part-time and a year full time, I decided to make the move to Thorndale.

Who's your favourite horse to look after?

Name Me Nicely is my favourite horse, I look after him because he is one of the first horses I rode here and he is just lovely and easy-going.

What's your best memory in racing?

My favourite memory in racing is leading up Matty's Getaway when he won at Doncaster.

Favourite racecourse to lead up at?

Haydock.

Which racecourse has the best canteen?

Pontefract gives you plenty of food and a big slice of cake, so that will do for me! I also think Ayr has the best Owners and Trainers.

Desert island dinner?

Steak and Chips with Raspberry Trifle for desert!

Favourite holiday destination?

Corfu: very beautiful sights and the island is so clean.

Night in or night out?

100% night out!

Dogs or cats?

Dogs.

Something we didn't know about you?

I have a twin sister called Alanna

5 degrees and dry when driving in.

To spice up the blog a bit until Kim comes back, we are doing a get-to-know with one member of staff each day.. first up is Mirella.

How long have you worked at Thorndale?

5 years

What is your job role?

Second travelling head person.

What made you want to work in racing?

I have always had an interest in racing since I was young but didn't consider woring in the industry until I was around 16.

Who's your favourite horse to look after?

Does He Know (Dinks) because I have ridden him every day for most of my time at Thorndale and his characted just stands out from the rest. He's a kind gentleman who loves to keep everyone on their toes, making sure he's first to get a treat if anyone brings them in.

What's your best memory in racing?

That would have to be when The Kemble Brewery won his bumper at Cheltenham, that was a great day.

Favourite racecourse to lead up at?

Aintree because atmosphere when your leading up and how some the stables have the names of the previous winners of the big races on the doors.

Which racecourse has the best canteen?

Ascot canteen is the best because they have a good variety of food and look after the stable staff well

Desert island dinner?

You can't beat a roast dinner.

Favourite holiday destination?

Skiathos.

Night in or night out?

I like a night in but i'm equally partial to a good night out!

Dogs or cats?

Dogs.

Something we didn't know about you?

I'm half Italian and lived in Skiathos when I was younger.

-2.5 degrees and dry when driving in. Temperature certainly dropped since yesterday where we had 5mm of rain.

Quiet day here yesterday. Marion Hudson was in to see her horse Wild Goose, and Stanley Reid-Wilson popped up to have a look around and speak to Peter about syndicate opportunities.

Tom and Ciaran in. One runner at Newbury today, where Top Target takes his chances. For our thoughts click here.

Freya Trotter, Head Of Customer Relations for The Racing Manager has kindly written a feature for today's blog, which I'm sure you will all find interesting!:

Knowing Kim was away, I had a feeling it was only a matter of time before a message landed from Molly asking me to write for the blog! One of my daily rituals while getting ready for work and eating breakfast is reading Kim’s blog, which I thoroughly enjoy. It also means I don’t need to check my weather app or BBC Sport, as everything I need he has already covered. It’s always a delight to be mentioned on the blog when visiting, but one particular moment still makes Kim laugh: my meeting at Thorndale coincided with Storm Freya in 2019. No meetings with Kim are ever stormy of course!

I have been Head of Customer Relations at The Racing Manager (TRM) since July 2018, from the very beginning of the company. Previously I was a PE teacher at a school in London after doing my degree in Sports Science at University. But being brought up in the Cotswolds, hunting and competing for the Cotswold Pony Club it was inevitable I would be returning back to familiar roots. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of a business now that is constantly evolving and has such a positive impact on owner communication and the overall enjoyment of racehorse ownership.

We have been working with Kim, Mat and Peter since March 2019, when they chose The Racing Manager for their main syndicates, and we haven’t looked back since. I’m always at the end of the phone for the team and many of the syndicate owners and I’m often calling into the office to help out. I also ride out two lots every morning across the valley at Fergal O’Brien’s and live in Withington village, which is very handy. I’m often “popping up everywhere” across the UK, Ireland and France, visiting yards or attending auctions, usually wearing my TRM bobble hat and greeting familiar faces from across the racing industry. I’ve attached some stable stars I’ve been lucky enough to meet along the way.

During Covid, TRM played a vital role in helping owners remain engaged, ensuring they still felt part of the yard and involved on race days, even when they weren’t allowed to visit. I have always admired Kim’s vision and commitment to clear communication, and his feedback over the years has been instrumental in shaping our development.

TRM is a communication specialist: an app and website designed to save you time while enhancing the experience you offer your owners. We provide a comprehensive racing and breeding package available globally and now work with a wide range of operations in the UK, Ireland, France and America. The platform has grown to nearly 20,000 users and continues to be an effective and trusted tool for trainer–owner communication. In such a competitive market, it’s crucial to offer something that differentiates you and gives owners a genuine professional edge. One of the biggest advantages of The Racing Manager is the ability to follow horses across different yards, ownership groups and countries, with all updates available in one place.

TRM delivers a wide range of automatic features, including entries, declarations with racecards, Timeform previews and reviews, non-runner changes, 10-minute race alerts, video replays, Total Performance Data analysis alerts, breeding alerts, form alerts and auction alerts from Tattersalls, Goffs and Arqana. The app and website also make it easy for trainers, syndicate managers or stud managers to post regular training updates. Kim, Mat and Peter are exceptionally good at this, and recent feedback from a new large ownership group said: “We have Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls posting updates and it works really well.”

In 2026, we are preparing to launch a new managers’ dashboard, developed in collaboration with a number of trainer clients. This will help manage horses and owners more effectively while offering deeper insight into communication performance, ensuring the best possible owner experience. It’s an exciting update to our services. We are also expanding our collaboration with Total Performance Data as they continue to enhance their jumps data, such as metres gained at fences, which we believe will be a valuable addition to our National Hunt offering. Later in the year, we will be reaching further into the Middle East, where we already provide race data for Dubai.

If The Racing Manager is something you’d like to learn more about, please feel free to contact me at freya@theracingmanager.com.

As I am a twin, this joke was a must…

A 3 month pregnant woman falls into a deep coma. 6 months later she awakes and asks the doctor about her baby.

Doctor: Don't worry. You had twins, a boy and a girl and your brother named them for you.

Woman: Oh no, not my brother! He's an idiot! What did he name them?

Doctor: Denise

Woman: That's not too bad. What about the boy?

Doctor: Denephew