Monthly Newsletter - October 2024
The month of October signifies lots of change. As the days slowly start to draw in with the changing of the clocks and the temperature dropping to mark the slow arrival of winter, we said a farewell to some of our horses going on their holidays and anticipate the arrival of the next generation.
October's Runner Highlights
With the end of the flat season this month, we only sent out a few runners.
TRANSPARENT made an exciting debut on 23rd October to finish 2nd at Kempton. Finley Marsh was steering the 2 year old colt over the seven furlong distance. Drawn in stall 10, the pair picked up in the straight to challenge the leader, just being caught out by lack of racecourse experience. He is definitely ‘one to watch’ as he gains more experience. TRANSPARENT is owned by the Transparent Syndicate and is by Mehmas, out of the Lope De Vega mare, Light Glass.
WHIZZ BY made her nursery debut a winning one on 24th October when crossing the line almost two lengths in front of her rivals. P J McDonald was in the saddle over the seven furlong distance at Southwell. Jumping from the stalls, the two year old filly was in amongst the action and coming round the bend, she was able to get a clear run to be first past the post. WHIZZ BY is by New Bay, out of the Desert Prince mare, Whazzis. She races for owners Fitorfat Racing 1 and was bred by New England Stud and Mount Coote Stud.
SHADY BAY (pictured above) won on her handicap debut on 31st October when getting her head in front at Southwell. Saffie Osborne was steering the filly for the 1m 3f distance and the pair settled on the outside of the leader. On swinging for home, they got a clear run to the finish, winning by a length. The three-year-old filly is by New Bay, out of the Rahy mare, Soft Lips. She is owned by P Afia, E Hobson, A Pegley, C & R Russell.
Meet The Team - Ben Colmer
Age & Where are you from: 21 from Portsmouth
Your role at Tom Ward Racing: Rider groom
How long have you worked for Tom: 3 1/2 years
Favourite Horse: It’s got to be Sneaky Blinder who was sold at the sales in August
Favourite Racing Moment: When Sneaky Blinder won at Salisbury, because it had taken a lot of effort to get there!
If you had a fully paid trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Mexico because I love it. It’s hot and they have tortilla’s!
If you had one superpower, what would it be? I would like to be able to regenerate limbs like Deadpool
News
Knockalla
On 30th September we unfortunately lost Knockalla (pictured in front below) in a tragic road accident. Luckily her rider, Georgie Norton, walked away with minimal physical damage.
The stables, and the wider community, were saddened and shook up by the incident and it has been reported in the local news. ITV meridian, alongside a couple of radio shows, got in contact with Tom to discuss how road safety and horses can be improved in and round Lambourn, ensuring that some positive action can be taken from this awful event.
Find the news article & video here - Safety warning to drivers as Berkshire racehorse put down after being hit by car | ITV News Meridian
Don't Forget...
It’s only a few weeks away until our annual yearling parade and preparation is well underway. We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Whitehouse Stables to take a look at this year’s class of 2024.
Order of Events
Arrival - From 10am
Yearling Parade - 11am
Lunch - From 12pm
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to RSVP by clicking your attendance on ‘The Racing Manager’ event or to [email protected] by 8th November.
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Autumn HIT Sales
Tom has been busy at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sales this week (28th October) analysing pedigrees and finding the stars to win with.
He has been successful with the purchase of two fillies, NOWHERE (left) and BERVERAGINO (right top) and a gelding by Sea The Stars, CLOUD FREE (right below).
NOWHERE is a 2021 filly by Nathaniel, out of the Dubawi mare, Hereawi. She was purchased for £15,000 from the Hughie Morrison stable and has previously been placed 3 times in 5 starts over 1m + and qualifies for the lucrative GBB bonus, with £100,000 to win. With Tom’s careful approach to training, she is a winner in waiting. Shares available now!
Another 2021 filly, BEVERAGINO is by Soldier’s Call, out of the Motivator mare, Warm Welcome. Previously trained by Michael Bell, she was purchased for £10,000. She has ran 13 times, winning once and placing 5 times. She definitely has plenty more in the tank and is ready to win again. Get in touch for more information!
The gelding purchased from the sale is CLOUD FREE (below). Also from the Michael Bell yard, he is by Sea The Stars, out of the Rainbow Quest mare, Fresnay. He is another three year old to join Whitehouse Stables and previously raced 12 times, winning once and placing twice. Shares available now.
And there's more!
2023 DUE DILIGENCE ex AMOREENA
A good size colt with a strong hind end, he is a three parts brother to the black-type & listed winner DILIGENT HARRY. He was purchased at Goffs Doncaster for £16,000 and he arrived at Whitehouse Stables yesterday (1st November). For more information, get in contact now.
LADY DIESEL
With the renewal of membership in November, now is the time to get involved! Racing Dames is a ladies only syndicate that offer more than just days at the races. Their filly, a daughter of Sergei Prokoviev, is gaining lots of experience and will be raced plenty over the winter. Get involved now!