JONJO O'NEILL RACING
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OCTOBER 2023
October is the month that every moves up a gear. Races come thick and fast and the big meetings start to appear every weekend.
With all the rain we've enjoyed, it's been a great opportunity for us to run lots of horses and give some of our youngsters valuable racecourse experience along the way.
Many of them ran very pleasingly with Wellington Arch, Mt Fugi Park, Royal Rhythm and Mellificent all winning impressively.
Off the track, you really get a sense of the buzz of excitement heading into the new season.
It was lovely to welcome Luke Harvey and the ITV Racing Opening Show team up here to Jackdaws Castle last weekend to feature the yard on on the show. It's fantastic for people to see what goes on behind the scenes and it's a real boost for our team ahead of a long season.
We had a wonderful evening at Frankie Dettori's Celebration Dinner on October 21st. He's a great man and a legend of flat racing in the UK and around the world and couldn't have asked for a better send off with two winners on Champions Day at Ascot.
Here's to a successful November!
Stay healthy and best wishes,
RECENT WINNERS
Wellington Arch impresses on debut at Worcester
OCTOBER 12
We are absolutely thrilled for owners Mike and Mary Gaskell
IMAGE: NIGEL KIRBY
A dream start for Mt Fugi Park
OCTOBER 15
Always in touch with the leaders, they went second 3 out and began to mount a challenge 2 out. The disputed the lead at the last, before leading on the run-in and staying on well.
Huge congratulations to all the Tanzanite owners!
Royal Rhythm wins at Carlisle
OCTOBER 19
Always prominent, he was pushed along to lead 2 out. After a slight scare at the last, he kept on well run-in to win by 2 lengths.
Many congratulations to owner Martin Peyton!
Mellificent wins on hurdling debut
OCTOBER 26
Always in touch with the leaders, they made their challenge 3 out and went into the lead soon after. Although not fluent at the last, they kept on well for victory
Many congratulations to owner Semore Kurdi.
ITV RACING OPENING SHOW
As Jonjo mentioned above, it was fantastic to welcome ITV Racing to Jackdaws Castle last weekend for a feature on their Opening Show programme.
Jonjo showed Luke Harvey around the yard, before watching Monbeg Genius on the gallops and some of our youngsters schooling. They finished in the pool watching Prince Escalus swimming and interview Jonjo Jr. and AJ.
You can find all the videos from the morning that ITV posted on their social media below.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Many congratulations to Susie Bradshaw on being awarded our Employee of the Month.
Susie was
HORSES IN TRAINING BROCHURE
Thank you to all the wonderful businesses who advertised and to Nigel Kirby for some of the images inside.
You can view it and download it by clicking on the button or image below.
GALLAGHER YOUTH EXPERIENCE DAY
We enjoyed a wonderfully wholesome morning when we welcomed a Youth Experience Day with Gallagher, in association with The Jockey Club and The Rio Ferdinand Foundation.
This morning gave 25 children from London and Manchester the opportunity to learn about racing and the potential career options within the sport.
Aaron gave them a guided tour of the yard before heading out to watch horses on the gallops and in the pool. The children were then able to meet the horses and feed them carrots, while picking the brains of Sir AP McCoy, Barry Geraghty and Alice Plunkett.
FRANKIE DETTORI CELEBRATION DINNER
Following Frankie’s last ride in the UK at Ascot on Saturday 21st October 2023 he will be hosting an exclusive party at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane where the worldsof sport and showbiz will be coming together to celebrate his amazing career.
You will be entertained from the moment you arrive until the early hours with many surprise guest appearances throughout the evening.
For further information on tickets and sponsorship packages please contact: es@parkpublishing.co.uk
We hope you can join us to celebrate Frankie’s final flying dismount!
RECENT & UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
August 18th
Jonny Kavanagh
August 28th
RECENT & UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES
A very happy work anniversary to
Jade Aspell
4 years at Jonjo O'Neill Racing on August 5th
Alex Howitt
5 years at Jonjo O'Neill Racing on August 20th
Georgia Plumb
5 years at Jonjo O'Neill Racing on August 20th
Jojo O'Neill
11 years at Jonjo O'Neill Racing on September 7th
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