The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 9:25PM GMT 07 Nov 2008Kid gloves: Hayley Turner and The Betchworth Kid race to victory at Doncaster in SeptemberPhoto: GETTY IMAGESThe three-year-old is also testament to the syndicate managing skills of Henry Ponsonby, who was among the pioneers of multiple racehorse ownership when it first started back in 1976. The Betchworth Kid won two races over a...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 7:31PM GMT 03 Nov 2008Delahooke agreed and, with one thing and another, ended up getting a lift to the sales in the student's car. As soon as they arrived in the car park the valet parking team sprung into action and asked the intern for her keys. Having never experienced the delights of this American import, at first she was unsure whether she should...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/31/2008
By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 7:06PM GMT 31 Oct 2008However, she is charting her own course and running one of the most upwardly mobile training operations in the south. She has left the medical path to her brother Jonathon, who is now one of the first choice orthopaedic surgeons for injured jockeys. Based near Andover, in Hampshire, Lavelle is in her 10th season as a trainer. Having...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
Nick Mitchell has the pedigree to succeed with The ListenerNick Mitchell, one of jump racing's newest trainers, hopes to hit the road running. He has certainly hit the road, having driven from Dorset to Down Royal in Northern Ireland for his first high profile runner. By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 9:33PM GMT 30 Oct 2008 High hopes for success: Sally Alner with trainer Nick Mitchell...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/23/2008
Marcus Armytage takes in the "addictive" air at Santa Anita Park.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/23/2008
Marcus Armytage meets celebrity female jockey Chantal Sutherland.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/20/2008
Introducing children to racing early is the way to keep turnstiles clicking says Marcus Armytage.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 9:04PM BST 22 Oct 2008Anticipating that the colt will get jazzed up by the excitement of the big day, he has left nothing to chance.The quarantine area for Europe's 26-strong team of horses is opposite Barn 89, where it all started for Gosden back in 1979. It was there he rented a few boxes to get started as a trainer. He remained in California for 11...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/13/2008
By Marcus Armytage Last Updated: 10:02PM BST 13 Oct 2008What is less well known is that he is also a permit-holder, licensed by the BHA to train his own horses. I'm not going to delve into the theology, but a holy man is always a welcome addition to the ranks and, let's face it, the power of prayer is just about as good as any other cure for horses with bad legs. He has marginally more...
