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Dark Hedges plays polo
15/9/19
We went to watch “Poppita” play in her second polo match. Ed is extremely pleased with how well and quickly she has adapted to polo. He is really looking forward to next season and playing more matches with her. It was brilliant to watch her doing so well in her new job and just shows how versatile ex racehorses can be.
We went to watch “Poppita” play in her second polo match. Ed is extremely pleased with how well and quickly she has adapted to polo. He is really looking forward to next season and playing more matches with her. It was brilliant to watch her doing so well in her new job and just shows how versatile ex racehorses can be.
New addition
Updated 30/8/19
We are delighted to welcome new owners Hilary and Dave Townsend to Stone Stables. They purchased a yearling colt by Ivawood at the Doncaster yearling Silver sale. We are looking forward to start the breaking in process which he is taking in his stride. Roll on 2020 flat season.
We are delighted to welcome new owners Hilary and Dave Townsend to Stone Stables. They purchased a yearling colt by Ivawood at the Doncaster yearling Silver sale. We are looking forward to start the breaking in process which he is taking in his stride. Roll on 2020 flat season.
Lincoln Red doubles up!!
Updated 13/6/19
Almost a month after his first win at Yarmouth Lincoln Red does it again. Back to the seaside track on completely different ground, this time heavy, he gets his head in front.
Sitting last in a strongly run race he took up the lead in the final furlong and won nicely going past the post. Lincoln Red has given his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing a fantastic start to the season and we wish them all the luck for the rest of it.
Almost a month after his first win at Yarmouth Lincoln Red does it again. Back to the seaside track on completely different ground, this time heavy, he gets his head in front.
Sitting last in a strongly run race he took up the lead in the final furlong and won nicely going past the post. Lincoln Red has given his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing a fantastic start to the season and we wish them all the luck for the rest of it.
Viking shows the Way
Updated 5/6/19
We are absolutely delighted that Viking Way won the last race at Nottingham under a great ride from Luke Catton. They were always up with the pace and managed to get their nose in front a few strides before the line. Viking Way has been an ultra consistent horse finishing in the first four on eight of his sixteen starts. So pleased he managed to go one better!!
It was a special day for his owners too as it was the first winner as a syndicate. We are over the moon for everyone involved and wish them good luck for the season ahead.
It was a special day for his owners too as it was the first winner as a syndicate. We are over the moon for everyone involved and wish them good luck for the season ahead.
Raspberry blows competition away!!
Updated 28/5/19
We had a very special day at Ayr Racecourse on Tuesday evening when Raspberry romped home in front in the 6 furlong maiden. She was the first winner in our fathers colours and as you can imagine it means the world. We are extremely lucky that both our parents and family are very supportive and are delighted that we could train a winner for them. Also our son named her. (Very proud and excited little boy!!) The ten hour journey round trip was well worth it!!
Raspberry jumped well from the stalls and sat close to the leaders. She travelled extremely well and was one of the last to come off the bridle with 2 furlongs to run. She quickly put 5 lengths between herself and the second horse with a furlong to go and the third horse was a further 6 lengths behind. She galloped out strongly to the line. Connor Murtagh gave her a fantastic ride and we are delighted to give him a winner as he rides a lot for us.
Raspberry is a quick learner which shows as she won on only her third ever appearance at the racecourse. She is a very kind filly but does have a lot of attitude which helps in this game.
We are over the moon and excited for the future.
Raspberry jumped well from the stalls and sat close to the leaders. She travelled extremely well and was one of the last to come off the bridle with 2 furlongs to run. She quickly put 5 lengths between herself and the second horse with a furlong to go and the third horse was a further 6 lengths behind. She galloped out strongly to the line. Connor Murtagh gave her a fantastic ride and we are delighted to give him a winner as he rides a lot for us.
Raspberry is a quick learner which shows as she won on only her third ever appearance at the racecourse. She is a very kind filly but does have a lot of attitude which helps in this game.
We are over the moon and excited for the future.
Top Of The Wolds Racing flying high
Updated 15/5/19
Absolutely delighted with Lincoln Red winning the first race at Great Yarmouth Racecourse under a fantastic ride by Jack Mitchell. It was a competitive 6 furlong handicap and he was sent off favourite. He took up the running with two furlongs to run and stayed on really well all the way to the line to win by 1 1/2 lengths. Lincoln Red is a tough, cheeky lad that loves his racing which shows with his determination to win, hence his stable name at home being Rocky!!
It was an extra special day for his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing as it was their first ever winner. They purchased him for only £3,500 as a yearling from Doncaster Sales. He has been placed three times in ten runs and has now gone one better to win. Over the moon for all involved and all the best for the season ahead.
It was an extra special day for his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing as it was their first ever winner. They purchased him for only £3,500 as a yearling from Doncaster Sales. He has been placed three times in ten runs and has now gone one better to win. Over the moon for all involved and all the best for the season ahead.
Very busy week for Olly Williams Racing
Updated 4/5/19
We had a busy week with 7 runners in 5 days. Starting with Kostantina for Mr and Mrs Bayliss having her debut run at Wetherby on Sunday. She ran a nice race and will learn a lot from her first experience at the racetrack.
Also owned by Mr and Mrs Bayliss Going Native ran twice inside four days. She is such a gutsy filly who loves her racing, being placed on both occasions. Fourth on Monday followed up with a very close third on Thursday both at Southwell. Extremely tough and constant.
Another constant runner is Viking Way who finished third on his first run at Southwell. He didn’t seem to enjoy the surface but still ran a super race giving him eight top four finishes in sixteen runs. Surely he can get that one in front of his name soon for the Folk From The Shire partnership.
Can Can Nights made her debut at Southwell for Mr Robinson. It was all a big learning curve for her and we are sure she will improve on a sounder surface next time.
Tommycole finished a very close third in a hot novice at Southwell for his owner Mr Milthorp. Having previously ran there a few weeks back when he jumped the kickback and was almost pulled up with the jockey thinking he had broken down, it was a marked improvement.
We were over the moon with Raspberry’s debut run in a competitive novice at Redcar. Running in our fathers colours, she was doing all her best work late on to be a very fast finishing fourth. She will definitely improve from her first experience at the racecourse.
Also owned by Mr and Mrs Bayliss Going Native ran twice inside four days. She is such a gutsy filly who loves her racing, being placed on both occasions. Fourth on Monday followed up with a very close third on Thursday both at Southwell. Extremely tough and constant.
Another constant runner is Viking Way who finished third on his first run at Southwell. He didn’t seem to enjoy the surface but still ran a super race giving him eight top four finishes in sixteen runs. Surely he can get that one in front of his name soon for the Folk From The Shire partnership.
Can Can Nights made her debut at Southwell for Mr Robinson. It was all a big learning curve for her and we are sure she will improve on a sounder surface next time.
Tommycole finished a very close third in a hot novice at Southwell for his owner Mr Milthorp. Having previously ran there a few weeks back when he jumped the kickback and was almost pulled up with the jockey thinking he had broken down, it was a marked improvement.
We were over the moon with Raspberry’s debut run in a competitive novice at Redcar. Running in our fathers colours, she was doing all her best work late on to be a very fast finishing fourth. She will definitely improve from her first experience at the racecourse.
Lincoln Red is 'Knocking on the Door'
Updated 22/4/19
.Today we headed to sunny North Yorkshire with Lincoln Red. We are thrilled with his run to finish a promising second in a field of 15, 1 1/2 lengths behind 'Ascot Dreamer'. We are really pleased with his run today and he is knocking on the door for that win.. Lincoln Red is owned by the 'Top of the Wolds' partnership who are thrilled with today's result in a competitive Handicap. Follow Top of the Wolds Racing on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Watch this space!
.Today we headed to sunny North Yorkshire with Lincoln Red. We are thrilled with his run to finish a promising second in a field of 15, 1 1/2 lengths behind 'Ascot Dreamer'. We are really pleased with his run today and he is knocking on the door for that win.. Lincoln Red is owned by the 'Top of the Wolds' partnership who are thrilled with today's result in a competitive Handicap. Follow Top of the Wolds Racing on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Watch this space!
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Spring Round Up
Updated - April 2019
After a good start on the all weather this year, we now look forward to having runners on the turf. From our small string we have a few new horses to look forward to running in the near future. Tommycole was claimed by Dave Milthorp after running well in a competitive claimer at Newcastle. Hopefully he can build on that later this month. Raspberry, a three year old unraced filly, is due to run in a months time all being well. Her full sister won three times last season so there is hope for her especially as she working well at home.
Kostantina is another unraced filly who was bought by David Bayliss from Roger Varian back in December. She also has relations that have run well. Shes a lovely big filly and we hope to run her in late April. Battle Commander, an unraced three year old gelding, is a big strong horse who still has a bit of growing to do so he will probably run later on in the year.
We also have a few horses that have been running on the all weather over the winter that will run on the turf this spring/summer. Going Native who won well over a mile and a half at Southwell in March is a game filly who seams to thrive on the surface at Southwell and we hope to emulate that win in a couple of weeks time back there.
Essential is another horse that enjoys the surface at Southwell. He will run on the turf before he has a holiday, however he does wants soft ground. In the mean time he will run on the all weather later in April.
Lincoln Red had his first run of the year at Southwell this week. He was slow away which wasn’t ideal but he did show a good turn of foot before tiring late on. He is certain to win before long.
Viking Way has been very unlucky still to be a maiden having been second three times last season. He nearly won a few days ago being narrowly beaten in the final stages of the race. He’s another horse certain to win before long.
After a good start on the all weather this year, we now look forward to having runners on the turf. From our small string we have a few new horses to look forward to running in the near future. Tommycole was claimed by Dave Milthorp after running well in a competitive claimer at Newcastle. Hopefully he can build on that later this month. Raspberry, a three year old unraced filly, is due to run in a months time all being well. Her full sister won three times last season so there is hope for her especially as she working well at home.
Kostantina is another unraced filly who was bought by David Bayliss from Roger Varian back in December. She also has relations that have run well. Shes a lovely big filly and we hope to run her in late April. Battle Commander, an unraced three year old gelding, is a big strong horse who still has a bit of growing to do so he will probably run later on in the year.
We also have a few horses that have been running on the all weather over the winter that will run on the turf this spring/summer. Going Native who won well over a mile and a half at Southwell in March is a game filly who seams to thrive on the surface at Southwell and we hope to emulate that win in a couple of weeks time back there.
Essential is another horse that enjoys the surface at Southwell. He will run on the turf before he has a holiday, however he does wants soft ground. In the mean time he will run on the all weather later in April.
Lincoln Red had his first run of the year at Southwell this week. He was slow away which wasn’t ideal but he did show a good turn of foot before tiring late on. He is certain to win before long.
Viking Way has been very unlucky still to be a maiden having been second three times last season. He nearly won a few days ago being narrowly beaten in the final stages of the race. He’s another horse certain to win before long.
Farewell Tricky Dicky
We are hugely disappointed that Tricky Dicky has been removed from our yard. Tricky has been an absolute superstar for our small yard winning 7 races and placed numerous times. He was our first horse on our yard and our first winner. We have nurtured him into the consistent and successful racehorse he has become and we will forever be in his debt. Horses come and go in this business but he will always have a special place at Stone Stables. You are on the brink of another win very soon and we hope you continue to be the legend that you are. Massive thank you for everything you have done for us Tricky and we wish you all the best for your new trainer Roger Fell.
Stone Stables Now Complete
Updated: March 2019
Its been three years since we started the build of Stone Stables and we can now proudly say that the yard is now completely finished. With 16 boxes sat on the top of the Lincolnshire Wolds, our horses really do get a 'room with a view'.
We are very lucky to have had the opportunity to design and build our own yard which was designed with horse welfare in mind. The main yard is under one roof which has wooden slats on the outside and a window in each stable to ensure clean air can flow throughout the yard keeping the air clean and dust free.
The yard is located in the perfect position with the natural landscape providing the most natural of training facilities. The rolling hills of the Wolds provide all of our horses with a good test of stamina and strength.
With the completion of the yard, we would be very happy to welcome you to Stone Stables. Come and see it for yourself!
Its been three years since we started the build of Stone Stables and we can now proudly say that the yard is now completely finished. With 16 boxes sat on the top of the Lincolnshire Wolds, our horses really do get a 'room with a view'.
We are very lucky to have had the opportunity to design and build our own yard which was designed with horse welfare in mind. The main yard is under one roof which has wooden slats on the outside and a window in each stable to ensure clean air can flow throughout the yard keeping the air clean and dust free.
The yard is located in the perfect position with the natural landscape providing the most natural of training facilities. The rolling hills of the Wolds provide all of our horses with a good test of stamina and strength.
With the completion of the yard, we would be very happy to welcome you to Stone Stables. Come and see it for yourself!
Reflecting back and looking forward
With the shortest month of the year nearly over and spring in sight, it can only mean one thing... the flat turf season is just around the corner!
Reflecting on the last few months, one horse in particular stands out on his form last season. Tricky Dicky ran a total of eleven times winning on four occasions and being placed six times.He really did his owners 'Eight Gents And A Lady" proud. He is bigger band stronger this year and we look forward to getting him back on track some time in April.
We tend to train more flat horses than jumpers but Wings Attract who is engaged to run at Doncaster tomorrow hit form on his latest run over fences at the same course and probably would have won if the loose horse hadn't hindered him through most of the race. He runs over hurdles tomorrow, as there aren't any races on good ground for him at the minute.
Amateur ran a very strong race at Lingfield in early December. Unfortunately he was sold out of the yard. I'm sure he will prove very useful for his new connections.
Monbeg Farmer owned by the 'Folk From The Shire' partnership was running a great race at Huntingdon back in October when chasing the leader in second. Unfortunately he broke down badly two out and has been retired and re-homed. We wish him well in his new life.
For the coming flat turf season we have a few nice horses to look out for. New Tale, an unraced there year old by Harbour Watch was bought out of William Haggas yard back in October buy David and Sonya Bayliss. He is a lovely big horse that has taken time to mature but is working nicely now.We hope to run him in out in early April.
Dark Hedges, a two-year-old filly by Zebedee is small but very strongly built. She is coming along well and showing she has some speed. Her mother was a very fast two-year-oldwinning nearly 100k. We hope to have her on course by early April.
Ex Kanisfluh by Monsieur Bond another two-year-old filly whose mother was also a speedy two-year-old trained by Tommy Stack in Ireland,she is starting to showroom potential. She's well put together and loves a bit of cut in the ground. We hope to have her out in late April.
The 'Folk From The Shire' partnership are heading to the breeze up sales at Doncaster in April to find a nice two year old for the season. If you are interested in being a part of it, please get in contact, as there is a couple of spaces left.
Thanks for reading
Olly
Reflecting on the last few months, one horse in particular stands out on his form last season. Tricky Dicky ran a total of eleven times winning on four occasions and being placed six times.He really did his owners 'Eight Gents And A Lady" proud. He is bigger band stronger this year and we look forward to getting him back on track some time in April.
We tend to train more flat horses than jumpers but Wings Attract who is engaged to run at Doncaster tomorrow hit form on his latest run over fences at the same course and probably would have won if the loose horse hadn't hindered him through most of the race. He runs over hurdles tomorrow, as there aren't any races on good ground for him at the minute.
Amateur ran a very strong race at Lingfield in early December. Unfortunately he was sold out of the yard. I'm sure he will prove very useful for his new connections.
Monbeg Farmer owned by the 'Folk From The Shire' partnership was running a great race at Huntingdon back in October when chasing the leader in second. Unfortunately he broke down badly two out and has been retired and re-homed. We wish him well in his new life.
For the coming flat turf season we have a few nice horses to look out for. New Tale, an unraced there year old by Harbour Watch was bought out of William Haggas yard back in October buy David and Sonya Bayliss. He is a lovely big horse that has taken time to mature but is working nicely now.We hope to run him in out in early April.
Dark Hedges, a two-year-old filly by Zebedee is small but very strongly built. She is coming along well and showing she has some speed. Her mother was a very fast two-year-oldwinning nearly 100k. We hope to have her on course by early April.
Ex Kanisfluh by Monsieur Bond another two-year-old filly whose mother was also a speedy two-year-old trained by Tommy Stack in Ireland,she is starting to showroom potential. She's well put together and loves a bit of cut in the ground. We hope to have her out in late April.
The 'Folk From The Shire' partnership are heading to the breeze up sales at Doncaster in April to find a nice two year old for the season. If you are interested in being a part of it, please get in contact, as there is a couple of spaces left.
Thanks for reading
Olly
Tricky Dicky leading Dark Hedges
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Tricky Dicky winning his third race of the season at Ayr
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Ex Kanisfluh and Dark Hedges enjoying a morning turned out
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Tricky Dicky and Hooley Time playing in the snow
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New Tale and Copa Beech chillin
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Looking forward to summer time
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4 New RecruitsStone Stables is busier than every at the moment with another 4 new recruits joining the team. A lovely bay filly by Zebedee who is owned by Rhys Williams and James Hanna who are looking forward to enjoying racehorse ownership for the first time.
Olly and Lynsey are thrilled and honoured to be training 'Wings Attract' for Mr and Mrs Rann who have also sent two smart fillies to accompany the 133 rated chaser. Olly is very excited about the partnership with Mr and Mrs Rann and their stunning stud facility, Mill Farm Stud. Both Lynsey and Olly are looking forward to an exciting NH season with Wings and an educational winter for the babies! |
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Tricky Dicky Wins AgainIn his second season of his career, Tricky Dicky has maintained his winning streak with 3 wins, 2 seconds, a third and 4 fourths from 10 runs as a 3 year old. His consistency has been enjoyed by the 'Eight Gents and a Lady' partnership from Doncaster.
The local media have celebrated his performances creating a local following of the yard favourite. After attaining his license for just 13 months, Olly is already demonstrating his training abilities whilst working alongside his wife, Lynsey who rides Tricky Dicky at home. Tricky has an exciting future ahead of him and he is certainly flying the flag for team Williams. |
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Tricky Dicky Lands Second WinCatterick, 20th July saw Tricky Dicky smash home in the 6f handicap, fighting off 10 other runners with ease. This win gave Olly the chance to speak with the press who provided Olly and the yard with some fantastic publicity. Tricky Dicky, flying the flag for Olly Williams Racing. Tricky is entered for Ayr on Saturday. Fingers crossed he runs well.
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Two New RecruitsAfter the Newmarket breeze up's and horses in training sales at Goffs, we came away with two very exciting horses. Copa Beech on the far left is by Paco Boy and he will be running very soon for owners Mr & Mrs Bayliss. Monbeg Farmer has been placed in point-to-points in Ireland and is set to run this summer for the Olly Williams Racing Syndicate. We are thrilled to have new owners and new horses who look set to make a big impression. Fingers crossed!
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Arkaim Going GreatThis week Arkaim's owners, Mr and Mrs Bayliss, paid a visit to Stone Stables and came with plenty of carrots for the team which went down very well.. Arkaim is working well and we look forward to his first run with us. It is a privilege to train him for his lovely owners and we look forward to the future with him.
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Two New RecruitsThis week we have seen two new horses join the team and we are very excited for their future. Arkaim is an 8 year old by Oasis Dream and is rated 135 over fences. He joins us for a new owner and we are thrilled to have him in the team. The second horse is a lovely 2 year old filly by Stimulation and both have settled in very well. Watch this space!
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Owners DayThank you to all who attended our owners day on Wednesday. The horses certainly enjoyed themselves, maybe a little too much! Well done to Martin who won the big racing quiz with a clear 5 points! We hope to have an open day later on in the year when the sun is shining!
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First Winner!!!Boxing Day of 2015 will long live in the memory for not only myself but also family friends and supporters alike of Olly Williams Racing. Xenophon, who had only joined the team 14 days previous, landed his second race on the trot at Huntingdon racecourse in the 2m7 ½ furlong Racing FX Online Handicap Chase by 6 lengths on ground slightly softer than he’d usually act on. Thomas Cheesman, Xenophon’s previous winning rider, was unavailable to ride him so Ben Ffrench Davis took 5lbs of his 7lb claim off his back after putting 2lb overweight (obviously he ate too much turkey the previous day), to win comfortably. The little horse with a big heart has now gone up in the handicap by 17lbs since winning at Doncaster a month ago. He has an entry at Huntingdon on the 6th January but is not certain to run at this time.
My first winner as a trainer was hopefully just the start of a successful career in such a wonderful sport. Happy New Year from Everyone at Olly Williams Racing |
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Hurdling Debut for New RecruitThe latest addition to the yard, 'Burner' is to make his debut over hurdles tomorrow at Market Rasen in the 12.05 for our new owner Stuart Graham. Burner was bought from Tattersalls and came from Lady Cecil's yard where he was lightly raced on the flat. He was purchased with the intention to go jumping and has been schooling over hurdles for a number of weeks. We look forward to seeing how he runs tomorrow, however it will be a huge learning curve for him. Check out the video of him schooling.......
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No Rum is in the Winners EnclosureOn Wednesday 14th October No Rum ran at Wetherby in a juvenile hurdle race. Most of the partners from the 'All Right Partnership' went along to see Rummy in his second ever hurdle race. He ran a blinder with Adam Wedge on board to finish third behind two winning flat horses. The 'All Right Partnership' had a fantastic day making the most of being in the winners enclosure, and even picking up a bit of prize money too! He seemed to love his job and jumped great. We look forward to getting him out again soon!
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No Rum's Hurdling DebutOn Saturday 26th September, No Rum made his hurdling debut at Market Rasen. Although it was a big race for him, he did a great job and jumped well. Now we are dropping him down the grades and head to Wetherby for his next challenge. The All Right Partnership had a great day out at their local racecourse and are looking forward to his next run!
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Gallop Morning....This morning we schooled No Rum over hurdles. A few members of the 'All Right Partnership' came along and enjoyed the morning on the gallops with bacon sandwiches and coffee afterwards. We are looking forward to seeing No Rum take on his hurdling debut towards the end of Sept/early Oct.
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New RecruitOnly yesterday we welcomed our newest recruit. She doesn't have a name yet but she is a lovely 3 year old filly from Ireland. She will go jumping eventually.
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First ever runner for Stone Stables...Today Tricky Dicky ran in the 2.40 at Haydock for the '8 Gents and a Lady' partnership. Duran Fentiman was on board and gave him a cracking ride for Tricky's first appearance on a racecourse. Although he was unplaced, he ran a great race but just got tired. We are looking forward to seeing him in his next race. Watch this space!
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First entry made...We are incredibly excited to announce that Tricky Dicky has been entered for Haydock next Thursday. He is owned by a fantastic group of people from the South Yorkshire area and I am privileged to train this horse for them. Lets hope he runs well!
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Words Spread Fast...We are very excited that our news is spreading fast. This week the Market Rasen Mail have written a piece on our new adventure. We are so pleased to hear that so many people are taking an interest in what we are doing at Stone Stables and we appreciate all of the support we have received already from friends, family and locals!
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License is Here!Finally after months and years of planning, Olly has finally received his official license to train racehorses under rules. Keep a look out for his first runner.
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Stalls TrainingThe two new recruits have been doing some stalls training this week. Olly was particularly impressed with 'Tricky Dicky, who jumped out really well and is showing some real potential..
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New Recruits Have Arrived.This week we have welcomed 'Rummy' to Stone Stables, who will be running for the 'All Right' partnership.
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