JONJO O'NEILL RACING
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JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2022
We hope you have all had a lovely start to 2022.
We enjoyed some really good winners in December with Palmers Hill, Papa Tango Charly and Flight Deck all winning strong races.
It was great to get off to a flying start with Judicial Law, our first runner of the new year, winning impressively at Exeter for Mrs Gay Smith. Gay is long time supporter of ours and great friend. From spending our honeymoon with herself and Derrick to now, 25 years later, giving her winners is very special for us.
I was thrilled to see Jonjo Jr. ride his first ever Grade 1 aboard Champ in the prestigious Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot just before Christmas. We all see how hard he works and how much he wanted a Grade 1, and it was nice to see him win one in the green and gold hoops of JP McManus.
It was also brilliant to see Kevin Brogan ride a big winner last weekend. He's been with us since September 2020 and is a huge asset to the team. Fingers crossed he can stay at the top of the Conditional Jockeys Championship table until the end of the season.
The weather has taken its toll on a few of our runners recently. January has gone from very wet and heavy to fixtures being hampered by the frost, so it's been a little stop start.
As you will see below, we have been busy creating a new endurance track for the horses to reach the bottom of the gallops. This is a great asset as it will protect the gallops from increased footfall.
Best wishes,
Jonjo
Champ and Jonjo Jr. on their way to winning the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle
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Phoenix Way and Kevin Brogan pulling clear at Ascot last weekend
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DECEMBER WINNERS
A Saturday double for the greys at Chepstow and Wetherby
DECEMBER 5TH
A busy Saturday resulted in an across the card double for two of our greys When You're Ready and Bean In Trouble.
When You're Ready put in a fine jumping display around Chepstow under a superb ride by Kevin Brogan. The pair were in touch with the leaders and headway before 3 out. They led narrowly just after 2 out and produced a brilliant jump at the last to go clear and win comfortably by 4 lengths for the Jonjo O'Neill Racing Club.
When You're Ready put in a fine jumping display around Chepstow under a superb ride by Kevin Brogan. The pair were in touch with the leaders and headway before 3 out. They led narrowly just after 2 out and produced a brilliant jump at the last to go clear and win comfortably by 4 lengths for the Jonjo O'Neill Racing Club.
When You’re Ready and @kevinbrogan109 winning at @Chepstow_Racing today for the @JonjoONeillRC. pic.twitter.com/3DKPq6maip
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 4, 2021
Will Kennedy timed it perfectly aboard Bean In Trouble to win at Wetherby. Held up in behind leaders, the pair were always travelling well. They went into the lead after the 8th and faced challenge from 3 out, keeping on well to win by a length.
Many congratulations to The Piranha Partnership.
Bean In Trouble and @WTKJockey winning at Wetherby this afternoon in the colours of The Piranha Partnership. pic.twitter.com/Kp1ZF8vuc4
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 4, 2021
Clondaw Promise wins at Uttoxeter
DECEMBER 7TH
Jonjo O'Neill Jr. produced a superb ride aboard Clondaw Promise to win at Uttoxeter.
He was always prominent and was pushed along before the 13th. He kept on well when challenging 2 out and was ridden approaching last, grasping the lead on run-in and staying on gamely.
Huge congratulations to the Highfields Farm Partnership.
He was always prominent and was pushed along before the 13th. He kept on well when challenging 2 out and was ridden approaching last, grasping the lead on run-in and staying on gamely.
Huge congratulations to the Highfields Farm Partnership.
Clondaw Promise with Shannon, Jonj, Eddie, Nicky, Sue, Stuart and Dean,
Clondaw Promise and Jonjo Jr. winning at Uttoxeter this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/qGOZl5CaFl
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 7, 2021
A Super Sunday at Carlisle
DECEMBER 12TH
It was a super Sunday up at Carlisle with Papa Tango Charly and Flight Deck completing a quick-fire double in the hands of Nick Scholfield and Jonjo Jr. respectively.
Papa Tango Charly travelled strongly throughout and led going easily to 2 out. He stayed on strongly in the final 110 yards when faced with some competition to win by half a length.
Huge congratulations to Martin and Iwona!
Papa Tango Charly travelled strongly throughout and led going easily to 2 out. He stayed on strongly in the final 110 yards when faced with some competition to win by half a length.
Huge congratulations to Martin and Iwona!
Papa Tango Clarly with Nick Scolfield, Martin Tedham's brother Albert and Nick Healy
Papa Tango Charly and Nick Scholfield winning at Carlisle this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/NlBsVnzy0d
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 12, 2021
Flight Deck made hard work of his victory. Sitting for most of the race in midfield, he was pushed along and ridden before 2 out, Even at the last, his chances of winning looked slim but he kept on very well for a 1¼ victory.
Many congratulations to owner JP McManus.
Flight Deck with Jonjo Jr. and Tirana
Flight Deck and Jonj bringing up our double at Carlisle today in the colours of JP McManus. pic.twitter.com/na7TUIcBWP
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 12, 2021
Holly wins impressively at Wincanton
DECEMBER 14TH
Holly cruised to a 7-length victory at Wincanton in the hands of Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Settling in midfield, the pair made headway and tracked leaders after 3 out. They soon led after 2 out and went clear up the run-in.
Many congratulations to owner JP McManus.
Settling in midfield, the pair made headway and tracked leaders after 3 out. They soon led after 2 out and went clear up the run-in.
Many congratulations to owner JP McManus.
Holly with Jonjo Jr. and Jessie
Holly and Jonjo Jr. winning at @wincantonraces this afternoon pic.twitter.com/qYwnXYTrxR
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 14, 2021
Palmers Hill wins at Ascot
DECEMBER 18TH
Jonjo Jr. produced a fine ride aboard Palmers Hill to win the Howdens Handicap Chase at Ascot.
The pair raced in midfield for the majority of the contest, before pressing the leaders after 12th. They went second 2 out and led over the last, keeping on strongly to the line to win by 9 lengths.
Congratulations once again to owner JP McManus who was there to celebrate the win.
The pair raced in midfield for the majority of the contest, before pressing the leaders after 12th. They went second 2 out and led over the last, keeping on strongly to the line to win by 9 lengths.
Congratulations once again to owner JP McManus who was there to celebrate the win.
Palmers Hill with owner JP McManus, Jonjo, John, AP McCoy and Harrison.
Palmers Hill and Jonj winning at @Ascot today. pic.twitter.com/7ZoHXeo6DZ
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) December 18, 2021
JANUARY WINNERS
Judicial Law brings up our 50th winner of the season at Exeter
JANUARY 1ST
Our first runner of 2022 was a successful one as Judicial Law and Jonjo Jr. won in impressive fashion at Exeter.
The victory brought up our 50th winner of the season.
Many congratulations to owner Mrs Gay Smith.
The victory brought up our 50th winner of the season.
Many congratulations to owner Mrs Gay Smith.
Judicial Law with Richard Marks and Andrew Bound (owners of Henry Gondoff), Jonjo Jr. and Tirana
Judicial Law and Jonjo Jr. bringing up our 50th winner of season at Exeter this afternoon in the colours of Mrs Gay Smith.
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 1, 2022
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Destin D'ajonc wins at Chepstow
JANUARY 6TH
Destin D'ajonc and Jonjo Jr. put in an impressive display of jumping when winning at Chepstow.
The pair were always handy in front and found more than his rivals in the closing stages to win easily,
Congratulations to owner JP McManus.
The pair were always handy in front and found more than his rivals in the closing stages to win easily,
Congratulations to owner JP McManus.
Destin D'ajonc with Lilly and Jonjo Jr.
Destin D’ajonc and Jonj on their way to victory at Chepstow this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/RuSGIljDfj
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 6, 2022
File Illico victorious at Wetherby
JANUARY 7TH
Jonjo Jr. produced another high-class ride to get File Illico over the line in front at Wetherby.
After joining the lead 3-out, a couple of jumping errors left them 3-lengths down in the run in with, what looked like, little chance of troubling the leader. They never stopped trying and finally found more in the final furlong to get up by half a length.
We are thrilled for owner The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Wills.
After joining the lead 3-out, a couple of jumping errors left them 3-lengths down in the run in with, what looked like, little chance of troubling the leader. They never stopped trying and finally found more in the final furlong to get up by half a length.
We are thrilled for owner The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Wills.
File Illico with owner The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Wills, Alex and Jonjo Jr.
File Illico and Jonjo Jr. winning at @WetherbyRaces this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/2VxjHuzWm8
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 7, 2022
Manintheshadows wins at Doncaster
JANUARY 11TH
Manintheshadows put in a fine hurdling display at Doncaster in the hands of AJ O'Neill.
The pair were always close up and were going best towards 2 out where they led before going clear after the last and winning well.
We are absolutely delighted for owner Andy Riley who was there with his father David and brother John to enjoy the success.
The pair were always close up and were going best towards 2 out where they led before going clear after the last and winning well.
We are absolutely delighted for owner Andy Riley who was there with his father David and brother John to enjoy the success.
AJ aboard Manintheshadows
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Owner Andy Riley (right) with his brther John and father David
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Manintheshadows and AJ winning at Doncaster this afternoon.
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 11, 2022
We are all thrilled for owner Andy Riley! pic.twitter.com/skXUnkrElI
Anyharminasking wins impressively at Catterick
JANUARY 13TH
Anyharminasking cruised to a 6 length victory at Catterick in the hands of Jonjo Jr.
He was held up in the rear but made very smooth headway before 2 out, cruising when making his challenge approaching last. He led at the last and went clear run-in.
Many congratulations to owner Mrs Gay Smith.
He was held up in the rear but made very smooth headway before 2 out, cruising when making his challenge approaching last. He led at the last and went clear run-in.
Many congratulations to owner Mrs Gay Smith.
Anyharminasking with Shannon and Jonjo Jr.
Anyharminasking and Jonjo Jr. winning at Catterick this afternoon.
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 13, 2022
Many congratulations to owner Mrs Gay Smith. pic.twitter.com/1MErOnzzoB
NEW ENDURANCE TRACK
We are always looking of ways to improve the facilities here at Jackdaws Castle, and we are delighted with our new endurance track for the horses to walk from the top of the gallops to the bottom.
The walk takes them through the wood and down along the hedgeline adjacent to our 5-furlong gallop. They will then walk past our paddocks where they will reach the bootom of the gallop.
This will significantly increase the life of our gallops as the horses will no longer need to walk back down them.
A huge thank you to Nigel Wilks and Tom O'Neill for all of their incredible work.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Tirana Jakupi who has been awarded our Employee of the Month.
Tirana works on the yard and also travels with the horses to the races.
What's your background.
I went to the Racing College in Doncaster and completed my NVQ1 in Racehorse care and riding management in March 2021. I'm now doing my Level 2 here at Jackdaws.
How long have you been at Jonjo O'Neill Racing?
I joined in July 2021.
What is your favourite part of the job?
I love working with all the horses and seeing the progress. I also really enjoy going racing, leading up our runners and watching them in action.
What is you best moment in racing so far?
Leading up my favourite horse Limetree Boy at Aintree was amazing. I had never been to Aintree before so it was great to see the course
AN INTERVIEW WITH MATT COLEMAN
Jonjo Jr. caught up with Matt Coleman from Stroud Coleman Bloodstock at the Doncaster Sale this week. Matt assists us with buying lots of the horses here at Jackdaws Castle.
They discuss the process of buying a horse at the sale and what Matt looks for, as well as some of his notable purchases.
You can watch the video below.
They discuss the process of buying a horse at the sale and what Matt looks for, as well as some of his notable purchases.
You can watch the video below.
UPCOMING SALES
With the many festivals just around the corner, sale season is in full swing.
Here are some of the upcoming sales that Jonjo will be attending. If you would like to discuss ownership and enjoy the buzz of the sales with us, please email pa@jonjooneillracing.com.
Here are some of the upcoming sales that Jonjo will be attending. If you would like to discuss ownership and enjoy the buzz of the sales with us, please email pa@jonjooneillracing.com.
CHELTENHAM JANUARY SALE | 29TH JANUARY 2022
CHELTENHAM FEBRUARY SALE | 24TH FEBRUARY 2022
THE LORD MAYOR'S RACE NIGHT
We are delighted to be supporting The Lord Mayor's Race Night on Tuesday 1st March at Mansion House in London.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please visit HERE.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please visit HERE.
TEAM WILD WAVES
We have been following the progress of Team Wild Waves in their bid to row the Atlantic in aid of Shelter and Women's Aid in The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Part of the team is Jess, daughter of our owner Germaine Hitchins, and her friend Charlotte Harris.
The challenge, that started at the beginning December 2021 has taken them more than 3000 miles west from the Canary Islands to Anitgua & Barbuda.
After some 44 days at sea the end is now in sight and the girls are due to arrive in Antigua today (Wednesday 26th January).
Their performance has been stellar - despite some very difficult weather conditions (involving 20ft waves, high winds, their boat cap-sizing and the chocolate running out at the end of week 2) they have managed to stay upbeat and focused throughout.
They are some 240 miles ahead of their nearest rivals which is very impressive.
They have raised almost £40,000 so far and are aiming to reach their £100,000 target.
If you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teamwildwaves
Part of the team is Jess, daughter of our owner Germaine Hitchins, and her friend Charlotte Harris.
The challenge, that started at the beginning December 2021 has taken them more than 3000 miles west from the Canary Islands to Anitgua & Barbuda.
After some 44 days at sea the end is now in sight and the girls are due to arrive in Antigua today (Wednesday 26th January).
Their performance has been stellar - despite some very difficult weather conditions (involving 20ft waves, high winds, their boat cap-sizing and the chocolate running out at the end of week 2) they have managed to stay upbeat and focused throughout.
They are some 240 miles ahead of their nearest rivals which is very impressive.
They have raised almost £40,000 so far and are aiming to reach their £100,000 target.
If you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teamwildwaves
BIRTHDAYS
A huge Happy Birthday to...
Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
26th January
Aaron Sutherland
28th January
Ailsa Black
January 31st
ANNIVERSARIES
Nick Healy
4 years on January 22nd
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