A selection of E-mail Testimonials

Stephen

Great result. Got some great odds on Betfair earlier.

David O'Leary

Stephen

Jumping is the name of the game. Well done Kinkeel. Regards

Dave Faz

Hello Stephen

Following Inside info through the first 2 months of the year has yielded an amazing success rate and a profit loss account that looks amazing. based on a 1k points system in the first two periods it has provided a profit of over £12,000

My bets:
Ocean Legend 1000 win 5.65 = 5650p
Jake TS 500 pl 1.91 = 955p
Unlmited 500 pl 2.51 =500loss#
King Olav 500 pl 1.88 = 940p
Kinkeel 500 pl 3.55 = 500loss#
Gouranga 500 pl 2.77 = 1385p
J Wigmo 500 pl 1.95 = 975p
Gouranga 1000 win x 3.11 = 3110p

Total TD 2010

INSIDE INFO ACCOUNT 15/02/10 £17015.35
PROFIT 15/02/10 £13015
LIABILITIES 15/02/10 NIL
COSTS 15/02/10 £1256.85

A great start to the season pal, drinks are on me.

Regards

Steve

Hi Stephen,

Went to Ayr yesterday for my first experience as a club member. I have to say I couldn't of wished for a better day. It was everything I had joined the club for , to see Lordship travel so well and absolutely demolish the opposition like that was an absolute joy. Can I also say it was great meeting the other members as well they were very welcoming. I may not get many more chances to see our horses living in Scotland but yesterday ticks every box I ever had. Thankyou and the team for a great day. P.S Is there a way of getting a picture in the winners enclosure as a momento of the day??

Damian Parr

Stephen

Where now for the hat-trick of wins?

Regards Dave Faz

Stephen

Great ride by Jake he seems to get on with Lordship

Regards, Peter

Stephen

Daily telegraph racng under the heading Watching Brief states GOING STRONG;

This undulating track and softish ground should play to the strengths of LORDSHIP. Despite a penalty for his recent Ayr victory he remains on a favourable mark.

Good luck hopes he can do it.

Regards Dave Faz

Hi Stephen,

Persistence pays off! Great result for all.

Drifted to 10s shortly before the off which seemed a good price to take - obviously there were great lumps going on in the end.

No doubt you will have a happy journey home!

Steve

"LORDSHIP U THE MAN!!!!! great placing Stephen, & excellent ride by jake."

Andy

Just e-mailing thanking you for last night's great winning info and to say well done to all concerned especially horse and jockey.

regards

mark.

Hi Stephen,

Photos on facebook, let me know which ones you want e-mailing.

Thanks for a top night.



Regards

Andy

Yes, there was a collective intake of breath for a second while we realized that Mattie was seriously going for the inside gap - then we raised the roof! Superb.

Cheers.

Brian

What a ride by Mattie and fantastic performance by Pip, had me bouncing off the walls and no voice left!

Regards

Rob

Congrats on Worcester, it was stirring stuff. Excellent time too!

Good luck with Lordship later, if the draw does the trick we and we don't get shuffled back we could be in business there too. RP say nothing has won a handicap from a double figure draw at Warwick since 2007...

All best,

Herbie

Stephen,

Brilliant! Was on e/w @ 66.1! Why race anywhere but Towcester?

Michael

Hi Stephen,

Great result yesterday. If no else recorded it, I taped the race and the interview (of Eamon and you) so if you need a copy let me know.

Peter & Janet Jones

Hi Stephen,

Must say I was impressed considering the going.
I was listening to it live but the delay at the start meant that they went with the 1.10 from Taunton and then switched to Ludlow when they were three out so I didn't get the feel for the whole race.

KC sounds as though he has come out of it OK. I would love to see him at Aintree (Nov 23rd) but guess I will have to make do with the bookies! (No more 50-1 alas).

I think we should all be thanking you for making it possible. As I believe you said at one point, we have a "proper" horse here and by all accounts, one with a great attitude. I know I was very impressed when I saw him work on that glorious morning at Tony's in October and when I was at Cheltenham later in the afternoon, couldn't help daydreaming that maybe, just maybe.....

Still I guess we should keep our feet on the ground at take one step at a time.

Kind regards to you and everyone else involved in a great outfit.

Steve

Stephen,

Just got back from Ludlow with Terry after a great day's racing.
Good turnout of members / owners to see the Kestrel's maiden flight - and what a flight it was!

Tony (Carroll) downbeat before race and not expecting much due to the ground so imagine how chuffed we were to see the Kestrel romping home in fourth with plenty in the tank.

He jumped cleanly throughout from what I could see, pulled very hard early on and the jockey said he wasted a lot of energy over the first mile but, a bit like on the gallops, he settled and then found more under pressure.

It is clear that the horse stays 2 miles and can jump so those are two very important boxes ticked to set us up for a glorious hurdling campaign.

All were a buzz in the winner's enclosure afterwards and a mud-splattered Kestrel was blowing hard but looking like he had enjoyed his race.

Tony mentioned a week Sunday at Aintree - it would be fantastic to see the Kestrel fly there so hope that he comes out of the race well ready for that meeting.

You have landed us a good 'un there and am sure he will be the in the winner's enclosure soon.

Cheers.

John

It's really good, totally different to other clubs I've been in that seem to be profit first, members 2nd.

Couldn't get over the daily update, & clear plans of possible future races (appreciate that nothing is set in stone however).

Andy

Dear Stephen,

Congratulations to all concerned on PAW's great win yesterday. I enjoyed reading the Racing Post's comment (under Prince Vector) "...and had his chance as he poked his head in front at the last but could not withstand the renewed attentions of the courageous winner." Great stuff!

Steve

Morning Stephen,

Couldn’t listen to the race as my slow dial up connection decided it was going to play up just as Ria’s race started, but have just looked at the results…….she sure loves Stratford. Congratulations to all at group one……
Hope she came out of the race ok and give her a big hug from me (I know us soft girls)

Kind Regards

Pippa

Dear Stephen,

Thank you again for another great day, terrific stuff.

Please find a number of photos attached - I will send them individually.



Best wishes,

Ian J

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

thanks

stew

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