by Tom George | Apr 6, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Work Rider How long have you worked here? 12 years with a couple of AWOL moments in betweenWhat made you start a career in racing? Going to Paul Nicholls for work experience whilst I was at secondary school Favourite horse in the...
by Tom George | Apr 3, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Work Rider/Comedian How long have you worked here? 18 months What made you start a career in racing? I didn’t try hard enough at school Favourite horse in the yard and why? Big Bresil (AKA Big Sexy) no explanation...
by Tom George | Apr 2, 2020 | News
What is your position at Down Farm? Gallops/Maintenance How long have you worked here? 3 years What made you start a career in racing? My brother John is a trainer Favourite horse in the yard and why? Manofthemoment, he’s very chilled out like...
by Tom George | Mar 22, 2020 | News
On a more positive note for owner Marcus Aniol the events over the last week have signalled an early end to the Walker Property & Construction 5 to Follow Competition. Marcus wins the £500 prize and a case of champagne with a total score of 139. Runner up Richard...
by Tom George | Mar 20, 2020 | News
Given the situation we find ourselves in is unprecedented in modern times, it was no surprise to receive the news that the 2019/20 season has been postponed. It’s been a testing few days for all here at Down Farm as we digest the fact no racing shall take place until...
by Tom George | Mar 9, 2020 | News
The anticipation is building in the yard ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. We have seven likely runners spread over the four days. Geraldine will be cooking a beautiful breakfast each morning and the weather looks like it will be on our side. ACTIVIAL (IRE) will start...
