Mark VN, Wednesday 4th July 2007
Thanks
Dear Stephen,
Thanks for another terrific day at the races - Lin and I have hardly been out of the winner’s enclosure all year with Kinkeel, Arthur’s Dream and now Lordship. Our fellow is showing great cruising speed and a very genuine attitude; our tactics were spot on and with a touch more luck in running we would have taken all the beating. We have a really smart improving type on our hands who I think is only just beginning to show what he’s capable of. The pick of the paddock too.
It’s been fascinating to witness the training on of Lordship. He’s been getting a lot of attention and it’s obvious to see they think highly of him at Cropthorne (it’s always good to see the head lad riding work on our horses). I know Tony believes Lordship will take us all the way to Cheltenham and the Triumph Hurdle next year, now that would take some beating!
He certainly relishes some cut and handled the severe undulations of Brighton with ease. We can’t wait to watch him being schooled by Mattie next week; with Kingmambo & Unfuwain bloodlines he certainly should take a hurdle – lets not forget Kingmambo was responsible for Detroit City! He’s a credit to the Club at 3, but there’s no doubt in my mind he’ll be an even better horse at 4.
Thanks again and see you next week.
Best wishes,
Mark & Lin
Simon Whitehouse, Thursday 12th April 2007
Keeping the faith!
Stephen
It was a great day at Hereford yesterday! My father and I are still talking
about it and have watched the replays countless times. Mattie had a
good day of it - 2 winners and a third I think - not bad for a days
work. A good find Stephen plus he seems a nice guy too - has a laugh
and joke and provides good feedback. As for Arthur well yes he did do
us proud but to be honest I did keep the faith as well because he
hasnt run a bad race yet (and I include Southwell - not really his
fault - missing break, carried very very wide on final turn etc).
Have sent you a couple of pics. Not brilliant Im afraid. Will take
some pics in the summer - already have a few nice ones of horses from
the yard. Will take some serious stuff of our horses in action in the
summer break.
Would like to get a couple of copies of the photo of us all with
Arthur in the winners enclosure. What is the best way of doing this
and do you have any ideas of cost.
Many thanks again Stephen - yesterday was obviously a highlight but it
really has been a thoroughly enjoyable and eventful first year with
the club for me. Im now really looking forward to Lordship and then
Gouranga later on. It cant be bad!!
From one who never lost faith
Simon
Andrea Ford, Wednesday 11th April 2007
Arthur
Hi Stephen
What a difference a day and a jockey makes!!!!
A great perfromance by Arthur, couldn't have won much easier, very impressive and as normal Mattie gave him a superb ride.
Regards
Andrea Ford
Andy & Tina Gough, Tuesday April 10th 2007
Stable visit
Hi Stephen
Just a quick thanks for our visit to the yard last week,we both really enjoyed both days. Shame about Kinky Monday, one day soon. Please pass on our regards to Tony and thank him and all the staff for looking after us and making us feel at home. We hope to return soon and hope for an early visit to the winners enclosure. Thanks again Stephen for all your dedication and hard work,and will see you soon.
Kind regards Andy & Tina
Andrea Ford, Thursday Jan 4th 2007
Wetherby
Hi Stephen
What a great performance Kinkeel put up yesterday, he really deserved to win the race. As normal his jumping was spectacular, shame about the second last fence being missed, this could have made the difference between second and first, look forward to his next race!!
Regards Andrea
Brian & Judy, Thursday Jan 4th 2007
Kinkeel
Just back and saw the horses in a bookies in St Albans. What a great performance by Kinkeel and Matty. Your faith has been vindicated.
cheers for now
BT
Mark VN, Monday Dec 18th 2006
Lordship
Dear Stephen,
Many congratulations to the club on the purchase of Lordship who is such a
well-bred horse. I think we are all excited at how progressive the family
is on all sides from 3 to 4. I think what we have here is an almost certain
improver, ready to win off an extremely useful handicap mark. On paper this
has to be one of the most exciting horses we've had in a while.
Bravo Group One!
Best wishes,
Mark VN
Peter Mills, Sunday Dec 3rd 2006
Gouranga
Great start, she didn't jump as well as I thought ( having watched the
replays) and would have been much closer to the 3rd. This is proper
racing!
Pete
John Blakey, Sunday Dec 3rd 2006
Gouranga
Stephen,
Fantastic performance by the filly today. She rallied twice after jumping a couple
very slowly down the back straight. Must have lost 6 or 7 lengths.The jumping will
improve but it was great to see a battling attitude. Mattie reckoned she will stay
and stay so 2.5 miles could be an option when she is older.
Good turnout of 25+ 'Group One-ers' in paddock made for good atmosphere.
All in all a great day.
I am coming down the gallops this Friday so catch up with you then if you are down
there.
Cheers.
John
Mark Van Neste, Sunday Dec 3rd 2006
Gallery
Hi Stephen
One for the gallery...not the best but might help interim.
Excellent debut, I think everyone was very pleased. Mattie B did a great
job in the saddle, coaxed her round and kept her in the hunt for a place
without placing her under any undue pressure...I should think the perfect
ride at this stage. I do like him and he's good and chatty with the
members. She jumped OK, picked her way round, no speed over the flights but
neat enough and careful (which is good!), seemed to be settling better
towards the end. She was slowest over the flights on the back straight
which was very wet (the wettest part of the course I'd say) and slightly
downhill so she was most hesitant there. Plus it was very windy.
If she's come through OK I would consider getting her out ASAP for another
confidence boosting/training run while it's all still fresh in her mind.
She certainly got the trip and looks to have a little more up her sleeve
distance-wise even at this stage.
Good luck Monday, speak soon
Mark
Simon Whitehouse, Wednesday 1st Nov 2006
Gouranga
Picked up the email today. As you know visited the stables on Friday
and as ever was given a warm welcome -thank you Titch and to the young
lady who took us to visit our new addition.
Gouranga looked in great condition and appeared really at ease with her
new surroundings. I hope she runs as well as she looks!
My father Ken really enjoyed the time looking around the yard and we
took time to see all the horses. He would like to join the club. Can he take advantage of
a reduced joining fee - if not no problem.
Thank you again Stephen for your help I have really enjoyed the club
membership so far and it looks like getting even better. I would like
to think that I can bring in a few more members over the coming years
and to buy a few more horses!
Cheers
Simon
Andy Gough, May 9th 2006
Group 1 Racing Club
Hi Stephen,
Just a belated thank you to yourself, Tony & all stable staff for a wonderful day.
Hope to see you all again very soon. All the best Andy&Tina.
p.s fingers crossed for kinkeel.
Simon W, April 21 2006
Re: Group 1 Racing 2006 Club
Cheers Stephen
Thank you for the tour this morning - it is a really nice set up. Great to be able to get a real insight into how a yard works.
Speak to you soon
Simon
Mark VN, January 18 2006
Subject: Thanks & Pix
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for an excellent trip yesterday. What a great set-up you have there!
Hope we get to meet up at
Tony's again sometime soon.
I saw Prettilini romped in at 5/1. Must get
the Betfair phone number programmed into my mobile!
Didn't get much in the way of pics, so I'll bring my trusty tripod up
another time and do a better job.
There are a couple that may be of use:
(1) Pips assertive way, Unknown, Dark Society, Kinkeel on the gallops
(2) Kinkeel
(3) Dark Society
I've down sized them to webpage friendly file sizes. I'll send the full
files over in a minute (they're not very big due to grey sky and cropping).
Thanks for the club bumpf & email for mailing list/Kinkeel.
I have Feb 10th down for Dark Society - if you get any other likely dates
please let me know.
Speak soon.
All the best,
Mark VN
Steven Ashton, April 25 2005
Subject: Be Wise Girl
Dear Stephen,
Thanks for the great result on Saturday, its paid for my membership and
also many thanks to the trainer and of course 'Be wise girl'. I was away for
the weekend but managed to listen to the race.
Hopefully next time, I can make it to the track
Steve
John Blakey, November 28 2004
Subject: Christmas Party
Hello Stephen,
Congratulations on Dark Society's win at Bangor ! Cruised home under hands and heels.
The Solihull Group 1 contingent are all up for the Xmas party. With partners that will be eight of us. When do you want the money?
Finally, am planning to come down the gallops next Saturday - would be good
if you could let me know what time she is likely to be taken for a spin.
Cheers.
John
Norman Davies, November 26 2004
Subject: Re: Friday's InsideInfo
Stephen, I was impressed last time when the jockey stated that he did not have to move on the horse when it won at Kempton. Today, when watching he had to do a bit more. can you advise members or atleast me, what the jockey said in terms of how he travelled and if he won easily or not. You will see the racing Post stated that the horse doesn't find much off the bridle and I expected him to quicken away a bit today. Perhaps I am looking for too much but I would appreciate hearing the jockey's comments. I know I could phone you but I don't want to pester you when we are going through a successful run. I know that patience is a wonderfull thing and wonder how many members appreciate the way that you run the club and that your stewardship is beyond question.
Regards
Norman Davies
Stew Rowley, November 30 2004
stephen,
exciting times !
how do i order badges for donny please
thanks
stew
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