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Getting placed 🥈🥉
Last two days racing at Catterick Racecourse and Beverley Racecourse we had three runners with not ideal draws and all three were in the money in very tight finishes.
Fantastic run from both horses at Catterick Racecourse 🤩 Cubanista was second and Foursome was third , both were only beaten 3/4 length. Brilliant rides on both from outside draws from Morgan Cole 👏🏻 Over the moon for their owner David and Sonya Bayliss 🥂🍾
Brilliant run from Mickey Mongoose at Beverley Racecourse 🤩 He was given a great ride from Duran Fentiman only beaten 1 1/4 lengths 👏🏻 Chuffed for his owner Danny Ablott 🥂🍾 Now back home tucking into his feed and getting some well deserved pats 😊
Fantastic run from both horses at Catterick Racecourse 🤩 Cubanista was second and Foursome was third , both were only beaten 3/4 length. Brilliant rides on both from outside draws from Morgan Cole 👏🏻 Over the moon for their owner David and Sonya Bayliss 🥂🍾
Brilliant run from Mickey Mongoose at Beverley Racecourse 🤩 He was given a great ride from Duran Fentiman only beaten 1 1/4 lengths 👏🏻 Chuffed for his owner Danny Ablott 🥂🍾 Now back home tucking into his feed and getting some well deserved pats 😊
🥂🍾 WINNER 🥂🍾
🤩 YAY WINNER 🥂🍾 What a fantastic run from Mickey Mongoose winning at Southwell Racecourse this evening!! He was giving a cracking ride from Duran Fentiman. We are absolutely over the moon for his owner Danny Ablott. Also a massive thanks to Evan Williams Farriery who’s done so much work on his feet!! Go Mickey 🤩🍾
Storm Nelson
Fantastic third place from Storm Nelson at Doncaster in very testing conditions. He was given a great ride from young conditional Charlie Maggs.
Nelson was extremely pleased with himself when he got turned out the next morning and was showing off his moves to his friends!! 😃
Oh so close!!
Another fantastic run from Cubanista at Newcastle, finishing an extremely close third. He was feeling very happy with himself when he got turned out the next morning!!
Visit from the dentist 🦷
Always good to have regular visits from the dentist. Mickey Mongoose having his check up.
Play in the sand
Just love watching these boys 😍 Clarehill and Storm Nelson loving life 😃 Horses being horses!! 🐎
New Syndicate
Exciting new racing syndicate. Contact Harry for more information.
Foursome romps home!!
🥂🍾 WINNER 🥂🍾 Foursome gets off the mark in the last race at Nottingham Racecourse. A very wet day but the conditions were ideal. Foursome given a great ride by Morgan Cole led the majority of the race and won by 5 1/2 lengths. Over the moon for her owners David and Sonya Bayliss 😃
Munching apples 🍏 🍎
Love that we planted lots of apple trees around the yard when we built it 😃 So do the horses!! Listen to them munching, happy horses 🍎🍏
Ex racehorse Polo Champion
It’s fantastic to see one of our ex racehorses picking up prizes galore at polo. Poppita (racing name Dark Hedges) and Ed Morris have won Best Playing Pony in the Kingscote Cup and also got the award for International Thoroughbred Polo Championship Winner 2023. Super proud of them both and the hard work they’ve put in to achieve amazing results this polo season. Just shows how brilliantly versatile ex racehorses can be 😃
Owners Day
It was lovely to welcome quite a few of our owners to the yard today to see the horses. Sausage buns and of course yummy cookies and coffee from The Choowee Cookie Company 😋 There was even a few pumpkins for the kids to take home!! 🎃
New arrival Cubanista
Delighted to welcome Cubanista to the yard for owner David Bayliss 😊
New arrival Mickey Mongoose
Today Olly and one of our long standing owners Danny Ablott headed to Tattersalls July sale. We are delighted to purchase lot 432 Mickey Mongoose. Look forward to his future at Olly Williams Racing 😃
Two fourths
Two good results at Leicester Racecourse this evening. Foursome and Coriano Ridge both taking fourth place not beaten far. Really pleased for their owners David Bayliss and Folk From The Shire syndicate.
Owners morning
What a fantastic day for our Owners Morning 🏇🏻 The sun shone, we enjoyed great coffee and cookies from The Choowee Cookie Company, and it was great to welcome our wonderful owners to the yard.
New arrivals Clarehill & Storm Nelson
Today we were delighted to purchase Clarehill, a 5yo gelding Irish pointer, from Goffs UK. He is the second horse to join the ‘Folk from the Shire’ syndicate, and we were delighted to have many syndicate members enjoy a great day out at the sales with us 🤩
Olly returned to Goffs UK for day two of the HIT sales and we are delighted that owner Ian Holt purchased lot 711, Storm Nelson, who is rated 134 over hurdles.
Olly returned to Goffs UK for day two of the HIT sales and we are delighted that owner Ian Holt purchased lot 711, Storm Nelson, who is rated 134 over hurdles.
Foursome
Great effort from Foursome at Southwell Racecourse today finishing 4th, not beaten by far 🏇🏻
Happy 1st birthday Fozzy
Time flys!! It’s hard to believe that it’s a year since we had the best, most exciting morning. We were all super excited about your arrival and couldn’t wait for pats and cuddles. Our first foal born at Stone Stables. Love you Fozzy boy.
Foursome
Foursome ran well at Beverley Racecourse this afternoon for David and Sonya Bayliss following a break 👍🏼 It didn’t take her long to tuck into her feed when she got home!
Foursome’s feeling good after her run yesterday! 😁 Watch closely when she tries to wipe Olly out!
Munching apples
The horses enjoying a snack. Apples and carrots are a favourite in the yard 🍎🍏🥕
Beautiful day in the Lincolnshire Wolds
We’re lucky to be based in such a beautiful part of the World… the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds. What a view!!
Hill work
Olly and Lynsey putting Coriano Ridge and Little Pumpkin through their paces this morning.
Just a short lorry journey from the yard is this stunning valley with rolling hills, perfect for hill work.
Foursome (Lynsey riding) and Little Pumpkin (Olly Riding) making easy work for the 1 in 6 hill just a short distance from the yard.
On top of the world
When you feel like you’re on top of the world 🌎
A beautiful morning at Stone Stables… there is a stunning view down there somewhere!
A beautiful morning at Stone Stables… there is a stunning view down there somewhere!
The success story of Lincoln Red, aka Rocky
Olly purchased Rocky as a yearling in November 2017 at GOFFS Doncaster sales for just £3,500 for partnership Top of the Wolds Racing. Since his first run he has become quite the success for the team, accumulating nearly £22,000 in prize money 🤩
Achieving three wins and nine placings so far in his career, Rocky has given Top of the Wolds Racing some incredible days out to some of the UK's biggest racecourses. Being part of a syndicate or partnership allows you to enjoy owning a racehorse for a fraction of the price of sole ownership.
We're now heading into the sales season and Olly and Lynsey will be heading to GOFFS Doncaster and Tattersalls Newmarket to source some exciting new horses!
Babysitting duties
Updated 26/01/23
After running yesterday French Romance was on babysitting duty. Her and Fozzy having a bit of fun in the out door school.
After running yesterday French Romance was on babysitting duty. Her and Fozzy having a bit of fun in the out door school.
Life’s a beach
Updated 22/01/23
Ohnojoe and French Romance enjoying a morning at Cleethorpes beach. It’s been a cold week with a lot of frost. Nice to see the sun even if it was a little chilly.
Ohnojoe and French Romance enjoying a morning at Cleethorpes beach. It’s been a cold week with a lot of frost. Nice to see the sun even if it was a little chilly.
🎄🥂🍾 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all at Stone Stables 🎄🥂🍾
Getting big
Updated 1/9/22
Fozzy enjoying his lunch in the sun with mum Annie.
Fozzy enjoying his lunch in the sun with mum Annie.
⭐️ WINNER 🥂🍾
Updated 20/7/22
Ohnojoe wins on his second racecourse appearance at Catterick Racecourse this afternoon. Given a great ride by Phil Dennis to lead nearly the whole way. Over the moon for his owners Hilary and Dave.
Doing us proud again
13/7/22
Lincoln Red running another cracking race at his favourite track to finish a close 2nd 😍
Making his debut
Updated 29/6/22
Delighted with Ohnojoe’s debut run today at Thirsk finishing third. Over the moon for his owners Hilary and Dave 🥂🍾
Oh so close!!
Updated 8/6/22
Lincoln Red ran another gallant race in defeat at his favourite place Great Yarmouth Racecourse. Such a dude Rocky 🐎🏖
Exciting times
Updated 22/4/22
Super exciting morning here at Stone Stables. We are over the moon to welcome our first foal!! A gorgeous colt by Advertise out of Going Native “Annie”. Both mummy and baby are doing well.
New arrival
Updated 21/4/22
We are delighted to have purchased this 2 year old colt by Footstepsinthesand at Doncaster breeze ups. He’s been named Ohnojoe stable name Jimmy. We wish his owners Hilary and Dave the best of luck with him.
Schooling over hurdles
Updated 10/2/22
Game Of War being a great lead horse again!! This time it was Romulan Prince’s turn.
Updated 5/2/22
Game Of War giving Jack D’Or a lead over hurdles.
⭐️⭐️We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🥂🍾 from Stone Stables ⭐️⭐️
Game run from Game Of War
Updated 13/11/21
Fantastic run from Game Of War finishing third in the feature race at Wetherby today. Over the moon for his owners who only purchased him a couple months ago. Onwards and upwards!! 🤩🍾🏇🏻
Loves the beach
Updated 9/6/21
SO CLOSE! Another belting run from Lincoln Red (“Rocky”) today at his beloved Yarmouth 🏖 Just getting pipped into 2nd by a nose!! Great for his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing.
Never To Late!!
Updated 28/5/21
It’s a big day for Mike Robinson and Jack D’Or, who runs in the amateur race at Haydock Park 5:35. Mike has got his license back out at the age of 53 and we wish them the best of luck today.
Boys enjoying the snow ❄️
Updated 8/2/21
🎄🎅🏻🎁 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🥂🍾🎆 from all at Stone Stables
Rocky does it again!!
Updated 20/12/20
Lincoln Red (aka Rocky) gets his head in front again to win at Southwell. Given a great ride from Duran Fentiman Rocky got up late on to win by neck. He has been a super little horse for our yard always running a good race. We are over the moon for his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing who have supported us from the start. It was great to repay them with a winner after such a difficult and different year. Here’s hoping that we get back to a bit of normality next year!!
Lincoln Red (aka Rocky) gets his head in front again to win at Southwell. Given a great ride from Duran Fentiman Rocky got up late on to win by neck. He has been a super little horse for our yard always running a good race. We are over the moon for his owners Top Of The Wolds Racing who have supported us from the start. It was great to repay them with a winner after such a difficult and different year. Here’s hoping that we get back to a bit of normality next year!!
New Arrival
Updated 1/10/20
We are delighted to purchase this yearling colt by Buratino in partnership with David and Soyna Bayliss. “Bertie” has settled in really well and we are all looking forward to the 2021 turf season.
We are delighted to purchase this yearling colt by Buratino in partnership with David and Soyna Bayliss. “Bertie” has settled in really well and we are all looking forward to the 2021 turf season.
What a view
Updated 2/6/20
What a glorious day here at Stone Stables. Situated within a mile of the highest point on the Lincolnshire Wolds you can see Lincoln Cathedral to the left and the Humber Bridge to the right. It really is a stable with a view. Have a look at the video and see if you agree!!
What a glorious day here at Stone Stables. Situated within a mile of the highest point on the Lincolnshire Wolds you can see Lincoln Cathedral to the left and the Humber Bridge to the right. It really is a stable with a view. Have a look at the video and see if you agree!!
Declaration made
Updated 1/6/20
We have declared our first horse to run since lockdown was lifted and racing was allowed to resume. Cool Spirit is heading to Newcastle on Thursday 4th June in the 5:05pm and will be ridden by Barry McHugh. We are disappointed that his owners Dave & Sue Milthorp won’t be able to go to watch him race but we are all delighted to have racing back on.
We have declared our first horse to run since lockdown was lifted and racing was allowed to resume. Cool Spirit is heading to Newcastle on Thursday 4th June in the 5:05pm and will be ridden by Barry McHugh. We are disappointed that his owners Dave & Sue Milthorp won’t be able to go to watch him race but we are all delighted to have racing back on.
Light at the end of the tunnel
Updated 28/5/20
With racing given the provisional go ahead on the first of June we are excited at the prospect of being back racing very soon. It won’t be as we know it at the moment with lots of changes and new rules to adhere to. We have made entries for the first few meetings and hopefully we will have a runner. As you can imagine a lot of entries at the moment.
Have a look at Cool Spirit lunging in the sun after galloping yesterday. He has an entry for Newcastle on 4th June.
With racing given the provisional go ahead on the first of June we are excited at the prospect of being back racing very soon. It won’t be as we know it at the moment with lots of changes and new rules to adhere to. We have made entries for the first few meetings and hopefully we will have a runner. As you can imagine a lot of entries at the moment.
Have a look at Cool Spirit lunging in the sun after galloping yesterday. He has an entry for Newcastle on 4th June.
Keeping busy during lockdown
Updated 6/5/20
Cool Spirit (near side) and Raspberry working at the valley.
Cool Spirit (near side) and Raspberry working at the valley.
Updated 22/4/20
Northern General and Cool Spirit (near side) breezing along in the sunshine.
Northern General and Cool Spirit (near side) breezing along in the sunshine.
Starting them young!!
Updated 21/4/20
With no racing at present we decided to start schooling the younger generation.
With no racing at present we decided to start schooling the younger generation.
Lockdown
Updated 20/3/20
We are in very uncertain times at the moment with racing cancelled for the foreseeable future. We have had a fantastic start to the season with Going Native getting a treble up at Southwell Racecourse in the space of 17 days. With a strike rate of 30% from 10 runners it’s great for our small yard. With all our other horses in work ready to run after their winter holidays we hope racing is given the go ahead soon and our form continues where we left off!!
We are in very uncertain times at the moment with racing cancelled for the foreseeable future. We have had a fantastic start to the season with Going Native getting a treble up at Southwell Racecourse in the space of 17 days. With a strike rate of 30% from 10 runners it’s great for our small yard. With all our other horses in work ready to run after their winter holidays we hope racing is given the go ahead soon and our form continues where we left off!!
Hat Trick For Going Native
Updated 10/3/20
She’s done it!! Going Native gets the treble after winning the last at Southwell Racecourse under George Bass. Three wins in 17 days is no easy feat but she won easily once again. Very tough, consistent, amazing filly who has had a different jockey for each win. She has been pencilled in to run again at Southwell soon. Fingers crossed her brilliant form continues. As ever we are delighted for her owners David and Soyna Bayliss.
She’s done it!! Going Native gets the treble after winning the last at Southwell Racecourse under George Bass. Three wins in 17 days is no easy feat but she won easily once again. Very tough, consistent, amazing filly who has had a different jockey for each win. She has been pencilled in to run again at Southwell soon. Fingers crossed her brilliant form continues. As ever we are delighted for her owners David and Soyna Bayliss.
What Annie (Going Native) thinks to the opposition!!
Double Up
Updated 3/3/20
Going Native wins easily again at Southwell Racecourse. This time she was ridden by leading all weather jockey Ben Curtis. Fantastic result to get two wins in ten days. She is in great form at the moment and will run again soon hopefully back at her favourite track. Delighted for owners David and Soyna Bayliss.
Going Native wins easily again at Southwell Racecourse. This time she was ridden by leading all weather jockey Ben Curtis. Fantastic result to get two wins in ten days. She is in great form at the moment and will run again soon hopefully back at her favourite track. Delighted for owners David and Soyna Bayliss.
Going Native gets her head in front.
Updated 24/2/20
It is great that Going Native gets her head back in front and wins at Southwell. She has had some great places there recently. Given a great ride by the young up and coming apprentice George Rooke she wins easily by 5 1/2 lengths. It was also a very special day for us as it was the first day at the races for our young daughter Cece. We are over the moon for the owners David and Soyna Bayliss. We are hoping to go back to Southwell very soon and hope Going Native can repeat her performance.
It is great that Going Native gets her head back in front and wins at Southwell. She has had some great places there recently. Given a great ride by the young up and coming apprentice George Rooke she wins easily by 5 1/2 lengths. It was also a very special day for us as it was the first day at the races for our young daughter Cece. We are over the moon for the owners David and Soyna Bayliss. We are hoping to go back to Southwell very soon and hope Going Native can repeat her performance.
🎄🎁🥂 WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 🎄🎁🥂
Frosty morning
Dark Hedges plays polo
Updated 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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