Training racehorses is without doubt a team effort and, we are lucky to have a superb team of staff who are committed to success and ensuring the best care and attention for your horses.

 

ASSISTANT TRAINER | KEVIN FROST

Kevin joined us from Alan Swinbank's, where he was part of the management team that master minded the successes of the likes of Collier Hill's three Group 1 successes, Turbo Linn's five Bumper wins culminating in the Mares' Championship at Aintree and then the Lancashire Oaks, and Theatrical Moments' four Bumper wins out of four culminating in the Championship Bumper at Aintree. Previously Kevin was Assistant Trainer to Ian Woods in Lambourn and Training Manager at the Northern Racing College for 10 years.

HEAD LAD | DAVID STRATTON

David ensures that the horses are well looked after as well as the efficient running of the yard. A former amateur jockey and novice point to point champion in Ireland. David rode for Charlie Swan, Keith Reveley and Alan King before joining our team as head lad. David is engaged to Sam.

TRAVELLING HEAD LAD | FABRICE SMEULDERS

Fabrice ensures top quality care of all the racing equipment and looks after the horses at the races. Previously a jockey in his native France, where he enjoyed some success before coming to England after being recommended by Ian's close friend and trainer in France, Richard Gibson.

SECOND TRAVELLING HEAD LAD | PETER LOOKER

Peter has recently joined us from G A Swinbank’s yard. Peter works alongside Fabrice making sure the horses get first class care at the races.

RACING SECRETARY | DENISE HOPKINS

Denise manages the day to day racing admin duties for the yard.

Staff

James Banks	Ricky Alleyne	Julian Williams	Lindsey Bull	Matt Court
Robert Dawson	Richard Selby	Sophie Harding	Colin Gauntlet	Ray Crowe
Jake Hodson	Emily Lawson	Jessica Leeson	Billy Worthington	Corbin Turner
Andrew Lester	Dawn Oxley	Elly Ravenall	Cormack White	Sam Coleman
Will Featherstone

YOUNG JOCKEYS

Mr Jake Hodson - Amateur

FARRIERS

Nicholas Furlong

Darren Norris

VETERINARY SURGEON

Robert Walsh M.V.B, MRCVS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Maggie Turner Grand. Dip. Phys M.C.S.P S.R.P.