A TRIBUTE TO TREVOR HEMMINGS
It was with great sadness that my good friend Trevor Hemmings passed away at his Isle of Man home some 6 weeks ago. The horse racing world and National Hunt racing in particular shared the sadness of the passing of one of the best supporters the sport has ever seen. It was clear to see at his memorial last week what he meant to the sport and everyone who knew him.
Myself and the team here at Jackdaws Castle had the privilege of training horses owned by Trevor for many years and we enjoyed some great successes and witnessed those famous green, yellow and white colours entering the winners enclosure on so many occasions.
Trevor was passionate about National Hunt Racing and was very involved in the purchase of new stock and took great delight in watching the youngsters develop over the years. Of all the horses I trained for Trevor Albertas Run is certainly the one to evoke the greatest memories. He was quite simply a superstar, to win first time out on his bumper, hurdle and chase debuts is testimony to the horses ability and he went on to deliver at the highest level. In a career spanning 10 years he ran 36 times recording 15 victories including 3 at the Cheltenham Festival and amassing over £900,000 in prize money and of course won 3 times at Trevor’s beloved Aintree.
The memory of those victories will stay with me for ever and I was honoured to play a small part in seeing Trevor enjoy the rewards of his tremendous investment and commitment to our great sport. To stand alongside him in the winners enclosure was a fantastic feeling and to feel the warmth shown towards Trevor from the crowd around the enclosure was both uplifting and humbling, National Hunt racegoers are some of the most knowledgeable in our sport and they recognised Trevor as one of their own. A man from humble beginnings who worked incredibly hard and was able to enjoy success in his favourite sport.
Trevor was never seen without his favoured Cloth Cap and it is an honour for me to train the horse that carries that name. With wins last season at Newbury and Kelso the horse had an excellent chance of adding to the owners 3 victories in a race Trevor valued above all others , the Randox Grand National but sadly it was not be. I am sure Trevor will be looking down as Cloth Cap carries his famous colours again this season.
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see “Cloth Cap” in the winners enclosure once again and allow us all to remember a remarkable man who did so much for our sport and whose legacy lives on.
Thank you Trevor, you will never be forgotten
A SOLID START TO THE SEASON
The horses are all in great form and it's been nice to see many running well on the track and lots of winners too.
We have enjoyed 40 winners so far this season and passed £300,000 in prize money, with an 18% winning strike rate which is very pleasing.
We are looking forward to a drop of rain to get more horses on the track.
We have enjoyed 40 winners so far this season and passed £300,000 in prize money, with an 18% winning strike rate which is very pleasing.
We are looking forward to a drop of rain to get more horses on the track.
ANY GIVIN SUNDAY WINS AT HUNTINGDON
12 OCTOBER 2021
Any Givin Sunday marked his first run for us with an impressive victory at Huntingdon, in the hands of Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
The pair made smooth headway after 3 out. They disputed the lead approaching last and kept on strongly in the run-in, winning going away.
Many congratulations to Jim and Fitri Hay. It was lovely for Jim's daughter Lauren, who is part of our team here at Jackdaws Castle, to help lead him up.
The pair made smooth headway after 3 out. They disputed the lead approaching last and kept on strongly in the run-in, winning going away.
Many congratulations to Jim and Fitri Hay. It was lovely for Jim's daughter Lauren, who is part of our team here at Jackdaws Castle, to help lead him up.
FLIGHT DECK WINS AT WETHERBY
13 OCTOBER 2021
Jonjo Jr. produced a fine ride aboard Flight Deck to win the 3-mile Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby this afternoon.
They sat in midfield, before making headway and tracking the leaders before 3 out. They led narrowly and, although not fluent at the last, stayed on well in the final 110yds for victory.
Congratulations to JP and Noreen McManus.
They sat in midfield, before making headway and tracking the leaders before 3 out. They led narrowly and, although not fluent at the last, stayed on well in the final 110yds for victory.
Congratulations to JP and Noreen McManus.
QUARTZ DU RHEU WINS AT CARLISLE
14 OCTOBER 2021
Quartz Du Rheu got back to winning ways at Carlisle in the hands of Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
They were close up throughout and led on the run-in, staying on strongly in the final 110 yards to bring up the second victory in as many days in the JP McManus green and gold hoops.
They were close up throughout and led on the run-in, staying on strongly in the final 110 yards to bring up the second victory in as many days in the JP McManus green and gold hoops.
FILE ILLICO WINS AT FFOS LAS
16 OCTOBER 2021
File Illico and Jonjo Jr. got their heads in front at Ffos Las
The pair were always prominent and tracked leaders 4 out. They took the lead 2 out and stayed in front, keeping on well in the finish.
We are delighted for owner The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Wills.
The pair were always prominent and tracked leaders 4 out. They took the lead 2 out and stayed in front, keeping on well in the finish.
We are delighted for owner The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Wills.
AN TAILLIUR MAKES IT 5 IN A ROW AT EXETER
19 OCTOBER 2021
An Tailliur kept up his winning run with his 5th successive win in the fog at Exeter.
Jonjo Jr. held up him up in rear, before making headway on the home turn. He was soon pushed along and led, always doing enough for a 1 length victory.
Huge congratulations to owners Pat and Nan Hickey.
Jonjo Jr. held up him up in rear, before making headway on the home turn. He was soon pushed along and led, always doing enough for a 1 length victory.
Huge congratulations to owners Pat and Nan Hickey.
KILBROOK WINS ON HIS CHASING DEBUT AT CARLISLE
21 OCTOBER 2021
Kilbrook marked his first time over fences with a close-run victory at Carlisle.
Jonjo Jr. had him held up in rear, before making steady headway. He rallied and led last and idled on the run in finally winning by a nose to Dino Boy in second.
Congratulations to Jamie, Joey Jake, Daisy, Tizzy and Flora Ritblat.
Jonjo Jr. had him held up in rear, before making steady headway. He rallied and led last and idled on the run in finally winning by a nose to Dino Boy in second.
Congratulations to Jamie, Joey Jake, Daisy, Tizzy and Flora Ritblat.
A THURSDAY TREBLE!
28 OCTOBER 2021
We enjoyed a brilliant day with an across the card treble at Straford and Ffos Las.
Cawthorne Lad got things underway at Stratford with a 7-length victory under Alain Cawley. The pair looked out of it for much of the race but was pushed along and still had plenty to do before 3 out. He made headway and went second going the best as they turned for home. They survived an awkward jump at the last, going clear in the run in.
Many congratulations to owners Gary, Mark, Nigel and Sharon Wilks.
Monbeg Genius and Richie brought up our double with a hard-fought victory over at Ffos Las. Held up in midfield, the pair made headway at the 5th and chased leader after 3 out. There was a tussle for the lead, before he rallied and led again towards finish.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Lady Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman.
In the very next race, Richie and Iron Bridge completed our treble. It was truly fitting winner to bring up our treble, in the green, yellow and white silks of the late great Trevor Hemmings.
It was wonderful to see his colours back in the winner’s enclosure.
Well done to all the team!
Cawthorne Lad got things underway at Stratford with a 7-length victory under Alain Cawley. The pair looked out of it for much of the race but was pushed along and still had plenty to do before 3 out. He made headway and went second going the best as they turned for home. They survived an awkward jump at the last, going clear in the run in.
Many congratulations to owners Gary, Mark, Nigel and Sharon Wilks.
Monbeg Genius and Richie brought up our double with a hard-fought victory over at Ffos Las. Held up in midfield, the pair made headway at the 5th and chased leader after 3 out. There was a tussle for the lead, before he rallied and led again towards finish.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Lady Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman.
In the very next race, Richie and Iron Bridge completed our treble. It was truly fitting winner to bring up our treble, in the green, yellow and white silks of the late great Trevor Hemmings.
It was wonderful to see his colours back in the winner’s enclosure.
Well done to all the team!
SOARING GLORY SHINES AT ASCOT
30 OCTOBER 2021
Soaring Glory won his first start of the season for the third year in succession to win the Listed Handicap Hurdle at Ascot, under a superb ride by Tom Scudamore.
He travelled strongly throughout in midfield and made smooth headway after 3 out. He led approaching last and went on to win in fine style by 2½ lengths.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Pat and Nan Hickey.
He travelled strongly throughout in midfield and made smooth headway after 3 out. He led approaching last and went on to win in fine style by 2½ lengths.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Pat and Nan Hickey.
PAPA TANGO CHARLY AND TRAPISTA COMPLETE SUNDAY DOUBLE
31 OCTOBER 2021
Papa Tango Charly produced an emphatic display over fences for the first time at Carlisle this afternoon in the hands of Nick Scholfield.
He was always in touch with the leaders and was pushed along and made strong headway after 3 out. He led approaching the last and soon went clear, easing towards finish to complete an impressive 12-length victory.
We're delighted for Iwona and Martin Tedham.
This was followed up with Trapista and Tom Scudamore winning the Mares' Novices' Hurdle over at Huntingdon. Held up in midfield, the pair made good headway and went fourth after 3 out. They soon were challenging and led after 2-out, She was pushed along and went clear run-in winning comfortably by 5 lengths.
Congratulations to owner JP McManus.
He was always in touch with the leaders and was pushed along and made strong headway after 3 out. He led approaching the last and soon went clear, easing towards finish to complete an impressive 12-length victory.
We're delighted for Iwona and Martin Tedham.
This was followed up with Trapista and Tom Scudamore winning the Mares' Novices' Hurdle over at Huntingdon. Held up in midfield, the pair made good headway and went fourth after 3 out. They soon were challenging and led after 2-out, She was pushed along and went clear run-in winning comfortably by 5 lengths.
Congratulations to owner JP McManus.
A DISTANT PLACE WINS AT HEREFORD
1 NOVEMBER 2021
After 333 days off the track, A Distant Place produced an impressive hurdling display at Hereford in the hands of Kevin Brogan.
The pair were always travelling well when tracking the leaders. They mounted a challenge and led 2-out, staying on well for a comfortable victory.
We are so pleased for his partnership, The Four Bosses.
The pair were always travelling well when tracking the leaders. They mounted a challenge and led 2-out, staying on well for a comfortable victory.
We are so pleased for his partnership, The Four Bosses.
CLONDAW PROMISE WINS AT LINGFIELD
9 NOVEMBER 2021
Clondaw Promise broke his duck at Lingfield in the hands of Kevin Brogan.
The pair were close up throughout and pushed along after 3 out. He took the lead after the second last and went further clear approaching last, staying on readily for a 6-length victory.
Huge congratulations to the Highfields Farm Partnership.
The pair were close up throughout and pushed along after 3 out. He took the lead after the second last and went further clear approaching last, staying on readily for a 6-length victory.
Huge congratulations to the Highfields Farm Partnership.
PALMERS HILL WINS AT WETHERBY
13 NOVEMBER 2021
Palmers Hill got back to winning ways at Wetherby under a fine ride by Tom Scudamore.
The pair were always in touch with the leaders and pushed along after 3 out. They led just after 2 out and kept on well to win by 1¼ lengths.
Many congratulations to owner JP McManus.
The pair were always in touch with the leaders and pushed along after 3 out. They led just after 2 out and kept on well to win by 1¼ lengths.
Many congratulations to owner JP McManus.
ZABEEL CHAMPION WINS ON HURDLING DEBUT AT LEICESTER
15 NOVEMBER 2021
Zabeel Champion was impressive on his first time over obstacles at Leicester in the hands of Nick Scholfield.
Held up in midfield, they made steady headway before 3 out. They were leading before 2 out and soon faced challenge from two rivals. After being headed on the run-in, they rallied and led again inside final 110yds, stayed on to win by a head.
We're delighted for owners Iwona and Martin Tedham!
Held up in midfield, they made steady headway before 3 out. They were leading before 2 out and soon faced challenge from two rivals. After being headed on the run-in, they rallied and led again inside final 110yds, stayed on to win by a head.
We're delighted for owners Iwona and Martin Tedham!
SPRINGWELL BAY IMPRESSES AT MARKET RASEN
18 NOVEMBER 2021
Springwell Bay romped to victory in the Bumper at Market Rasen this afternoon in the hands of Jonjo Jr, who returned to the winners enclosure on his first day back in the saddle after a month on the sidelines.
After being close up throughout, they sped clear of all the other rivals with 3 furlongs to go, easing down in the final 100 yards for a 14-length victory.
We are thrilled for owner Mrs Gay Smith.
After being close up throughout, they sped clear of all the other rivals with 3 furlongs to go, easing down in the final 100 yards for a 14-length victory.
We are thrilled for owner Mrs Gay Smith.
CARRIGDOUN BOY WINS ON DEBUT AT SOUTHWELL
29 NOVEMBER 2021
Carrigdoun Boy made an impressive rules debut at Southwell to win the bumper in the hands of AJ O'Neill.
They tracked the leaders and made a move with 2f out, before leading with 1 furlong to go and staying on well to win by half a length.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Anna Baldwin and Neil Thomas, many congratulations.
They tracked the leaders and made a move with 2f out, before leading with 1 furlong to go and staying on well to win by half a length.
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Anna Baldwin and Neil Thomas, many congratulations.
TURNING CHELTENHAM YELLOW FOR TIGGY
Cheltenham Racecourse will be enveloped in a sea of yellow on Friday December 10th for the launch of Tiggy’s Trust at its International meeting.
Tiggy Hancock tragically died in a riding accident in June 2021 aged just 15, whilst at team training for the Pony European Eventing Championships. She was from Co Carlow in Ireland, one of three daughters to Frank and Jane Hancock, both English who have lived in Ireland for some years.
Tiggy’s Trust is a charitable foundation set up in Tiggy Hancock’s memory. The race day will include The Tiggy’s Trust Novices’ Steeple Chase at 12.40 and a sizeable fundraising effort at the course to which 700 plus guests will attend including 20-time Champion jockey, Sir Anthony McCoy, eventing Olympian gold medallist, Laura Collett, and former multiple Irish Champion jockey Ruby Walsh.
Tiggy’s favourite colour, yellow, has been emblazoned by equestrians across the world over the past six months to commemorate her short inspirational life and Cheltenham will embrace this theme by ‘turning yellow’ on this day.
Tiggy’s Trust will use the funds raised to assist young people both by offering mental health support, through recognized organizations, to those who need it, and also providing training and education to help young aspiring equestrians achieve their goals. A proportion of the funds raised on the day will also go to the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Pony Racing Authority, two organisations close to Tiggy’s family’s heart and ethos.
For all the information, please visit https://tiggystrust.com/#cheltenham
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Huge congratulations to Alex Howitt for being awarded our latest Employee of the Month.
As well as riding out every morning, Alex is also part of our travelling team driving to and from the races.
Here are a few questions so you can get to know her.
What is is your favourite horse at Jackdaws Castle?
I've always loved On The Bandwagon.
Favourite memory at Jonjo O'Neill Racing.
My first day in charge of the team at the races. I drove the horsebox for the first time to Exeter and led up Generation Gap who won!
What is your favourite part of the job?
Going to the races with the horses you love and seeing them in action.
Why did you get into racing?
I grew up watching it with my dad. He's a huge fan.
What ambitions do you have in racing?
I would like continue to improve my riding and work ride and learn to school the horses over obstacles.
As well as riding out every morning, Alex is also part of our travelling team driving to and from the races.
Here are a few questions so you can get to know her.
What is is your favourite horse at Jackdaws Castle?
I've always loved On The Bandwagon.
Favourite memory at Jonjo O'Neill Racing.
My first day in charge of the team at the races. I drove the horsebox for the first time to Exeter and led up Generation Gap who won!
What is your favourite part of the job?
Going to the races with the horses you love and seeing them in action.
Why did you get into racing?
I grew up watching it with my dad. He's a huge fan.
What ambitions do you have in racing?
I would like continue to improve my riding and work ride and learn to school the horses over obstacles.
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TATTERSALLS CHELTENHAM SALE
Tattersalls Cheltenham December Sale will take place after racing on Friday 10th December. It provide clients the opportunity to purchase quality English and Irish point to pointers and National Hunt Form Horses from the spring season.
Recent graduates of the sale include SHISHKIN, CHRIS'S DREAM, CHANTRY HOUSE and SIR GERHARD.
You can find the catalogue by clicking on the button below.
Recent graduates of the sale include SHISHKIN, CHRIS'S DREAM, CHANTRY HOUSE and SIR GERHARD.
You can find the catalogue by clicking on the button below.
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SNOW AT JACKDAWS CASTLE
If you have been following us on social media, you will have seen that the snow arrived to Jackdaws Castle this week.
Our team battled through the elements in fine style, and were greeted with a blizzard, with a wind chill of -11 degrees, on Saturday morning. It made for some spectacular photographs that were shared by many people and publications and have been seen over a million times across social media!
Our team battled through the elements in fine style, and were greeted with a blizzard, with a wind chill of -11 degrees, on Saturday morning. It made for some spectacular photographs that were shared by many people and publications and have been seen over a million times across social media!
RACING CLUB VISIT
It looked more like Courchevel than the Cotswolds for the latest visit from the Jonjo O'Neill Racing Club members.
After a tour around the yard, the group ventured out onto the gallops to watch When You're Ready working, before heading back inside for a much-needed hot drink and breakfast!
If you would like more information, or would like to join, please email Roger@jonjooneillracing.com.
After a tour around the yard, the group ventured out onto the gallops to watch When You're Ready working, before heading back inside for a much-needed hot drink and breakfast!
If you would like more information, or would like to join, please email Roger@jonjooneillracing.com.
BIRTHDAYS
A huge happy November and December birthday to...
Jojo O'Neill
24th December
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