Monthly Newsletter - January 2025
2025 had a sensational start with runners on the track putting their best foot forward for the new year. We also had a few of the horses return from their winter break and it is full steam ahead to prepare the team for the fast approaching turf season. There is certainly plenty to look forward to with some lightly raced three year olds as well as some exciting older horses with black type potential and not forgetting, the group of two year olds who are just starting to step up in their work and figure out what life is all about…
January's Runner Highlights
The runners for January did not disappoint, with the team carrying a 50% strike rate by 9th January with 2 winners from 4 runners. Throughout the rest of the month, there were other notable performers meaning the total prize money for the month was over £11,500.
WHIZZ BY (below) got January off with a bang as she landed a hat-trick on 3rd January to make it 3-3 on her recent starts. Sean Levey was in the saddle with our first runner for 2025. The three year old filly was prominent jumping from the stalls and tucked in behind the 7/4 favourite over the seven furlong distance at Southwell. She kicked off from the bend, finding enough to cross the line in front winning by half a length. WHIZZ BY races for FitorFat Racing 1 and was bred by New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud. She is by New Bay, out of the Desert Prince mare, Whazzis. From a total of 6 starts, this filly has a 50% strike rate, winning 3 times.
TRANSPARENT (above) made his second start a winning one on Wednesday 8th January at Kempton Park, giving the team a second winner in the first week of January.
The three year old colt was steered by Sean Levey over the seven furlong distance. The pair were in amongst the action before hitting the front deep in the last furlong, and made all to win going away by almost two lengths. TRANSPARENT was purchased by Tom at the Tattersalls Breeze Up sales in May 2024 for £54,000 and he is owned by The Transparent Syndicate. He is by Mehmas, out of the Lope De Vega mare, Light Glass. He looks to be ‘one to watch’ for 2025.
A fabulous start to the year for the team, giving everyone enthusiasm and anticipation for the turf season ahead. It wasn’t just the winners however that added a buzz around the yard at home. PERFECT PAROLE, owned by Mildmay Racing, followed up her great run last month to land a third at Lingfield. The filly worked hard being forced wide but ran on well inside the final furlong. She will head back to the track in early February and isn’t far away from a win. Another notable third was CLOUD FREE. At Lingfield again, the gelding was prominent and led from over a furlong out and was just unluckily headed from within the last half furlong. A great first run on his debut for the stable, he was purchased by Tom at the Autumn HIT sale in October and is owned by AG Racing. The ever consistent LADY DREAMER also returned to action and the yard newcomer, BEVERAGINO put in good efforts to place fourth at Wolverhampton and Southwell respectively.
Meet The Team
Adam Elias
Age & Where are you from:
27 from Slovakia
Your role at Tom Ward Racing:
Stable Lad
How long have you worked for Tom:
3 years
Favourite Horse:
Mister Fisher. I used to ride him when I worked for Nicky Henderson and he was a real character
Favourite Racing Moment:
When Daryl Jacobs won the Grand National on Neptune Collognes in 2012
If you had a fully paid trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Japan as I love the food and would love the culture
If you had one superpower, what would it be?
Telepathy
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Where are they now?
There are several reasons why horses may retire from their career as a racehorse. Some might retire due to injury or age, while others might have just decided that they don’t love the game anymore. At Tom Ward Racing, we know that when the time comes and a horse finishes their career as a racehorse, they still have huge potential and a huge future in a second career.
We always love hearing about the new adventures of previous Whitehouse Stables recruits that have gone on to have a happy and successful second career. Pictured is some of the horses that have previously been in training at Tom Ward Racing. They have gone on to have varied careers from hunting, dressage, polo and even to horse ball!
Pictured below is DANSEMAI. Despite never having won for the team, she had a few very good places, and is thriving in her new career as a polo pony.
RAGING RASCAL (below top right) found his new love in horse ball. He is even featured on TikTok!
MOURIYANI (below bottom right) won 3 races for the team in 2020, earning over £20,000 in prize money. He is loving life and has really taken to his new career in show jumping.
From winning races to jumping hedges, ZHUI FENG (below) switched his competitive talent for the hunting field.
Thoroughbreds really are the most versatile breed and life does not finish for them once they leave the racing yard. If you own a previous Tom Ward Racing recruit, please do let us know what they are up to in their second careers. We love to hear all about them!
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HORSES FOR SALE
At Whitehouse Stables we have a selection of different ownership options to suit everyone’s budget. This could be the purchase of a horse outright, or maybe even a smaller share. Below is a selection of some of the horses we currently have for sale. You can find further details on the horses we have available on our website.
2023 DUE DILIGENCE EX AMOREENA - 50% or 100% available
An athletic, strong looking colt, he has settled well in his work and looks to be an early two year old type. Tom is delighted with his progress. He was purchased from Goffs Premier Yearling Sale for £16,000. He is by Due Diligence and is a three parts brother to Listed winner and Group 1 placed, DILIGENT HARRY. There are shares available or he is also available outright.
PRIESTESS - JUST 15% REMAINING
A precocious looking filly purchased from Tattersalls Somerville sale for £11,000. She is a full sister to black type gelding, MAS RAPIDO and winning filly, RAPIDO GIRL. She qualifies for the lucrative GBB bonus and there is just 15% of her left. GO GO GO!