by Tom George | May 29, 2020 | News
We have 3 fantastic gallops available for hire during the afternoon/evenings in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Details can be found using the facilities tab. The cost of hiring all 3 gallops is £20 per horse and permits you or your group with an exclusive 1-hour time slot....
by Tom George | May 8, 2020 | News
We hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the VE Day celebrations safely. Whilst the racing hiatus continues, we remain busy improving the facilities at Down Farm to get ourselves in the best place possible for the restart. Our new woodchip gallop extension is now...
by Tom George | Apr 20, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Assistant Trainer/Amateur Jockey How long have you worked here? 21 years today!What made you start a career in racing? Riding winners on my racing pony G WhizzFavourite horse in the yard and why? Black Op, I ride him everyday and...
by Tom George | Apr 15, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Race Planning How long have you worked here? 6 monthsWhat made you start a career in racing? My grandfather, father and uncle were all jockeys – I was too fat, lazy and couldn’t ride very well so had to do something...
by Tom George | Apr 14, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Racing Secretary How long have you worked here? 10 years What made you start a career in racing? My parents used to take my brother Craig and I racing all the time growing up. Both of us ended up working in the industry, Craig was a...
by Tom George | Apr 7, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Work Rider How long have you worked here? 3 monthsWhat made you start a career in racing? My grandad used to love racing and take me to Stratford and Worcester when I was young. Favourite horse in the yard and why? Another...
