March 2009 Newsletter

The countdown to the 2009 Turf season has begun. The older horses are now in full work and seem to be thriving and similarly beginning to change their coats. The two year olds are making good progress. There was a large turnout by the Here Come the Girls partnership to see their filly Expensive Legacy work on Mandown.  Having survived the snow and ice WANDERING MINSTRAL was all primed to run at Ludlow when he suffered a minor setback on the eve of the race. He is now beginning to start back in full work and will be aimed at a race in the next couple of weeks.

Fred Packard

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden death of one of our original owners Fred Packard. Fred raced under the banner Tessona Racing and was a huge supporter of young people. He was always on hand to offer encouragement and advice as well as being ready to listen to new ideas. As an owner he had success at Grp1 level with his first ever horse in training called Sharpo and also was a trustee of the British Racing School. He will be greatly missed by everyone at Windsor House Stables and by so many other people and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Here Come the Boys

After the success and demand for the Here Come the Girls partnership, Christina has set up an exclusive men only racing partnership called Here Come the Boys! There are 40 shares available at £500 each, which is all inclusive for the 2009 season. The horse is a 2yo unnamed Dr Fong out of Macina bay gelding bred by the late Klaus Jacobs at Newsells Stud. For further information please contact Christina on 07968 830 443.

New Hack

Tweenhills Racing has loaned Harry a new hack called COLISAY. Some of you may remember him when trained on the flat by Amanda Perrett. He was 2^nd to Notnowcato and rated 105. He then went to Venetia Williams where he ran 3 times over hurdles winning once before being retired in 2008 due to leg trouble. He has proved to be very adaptable and is used to lead the 2yos, school with the jumpers, stand & watch work, catch loose ones and has made his debut in the hunting field.

Bug

Harry’s old coloured hack, Bug, is now 16yrs and it has been decided that he deserves a happy retirement home. His owner Alex Scrope is looking for a loan home for this American Quarter horse who is a delightful character and warrants a five star home. If you are interested please do contact Sarah in the office on 01488 73584 or Harry 07880 791 895.

“Five to Follow Competition

Don’t miss entering our Five to Follow Competition. Please contact the office for entry forms and a list of horses in training. This year’s entries close at 12 noon on 28^th March 2009.

Lambourn Open Day – Good Friday 10 April 2009

This year’s Lambourn Open Day is only a month away. In the morning the majority of the Lambourn Yards are open and in the afternoon there is the Shetland Pony Grand National, Schooling over fences by leading NH jockeys, plus many tradestands and other attractions to keep the whole family busy.

On Good Friday the Easter Bunny will be bouncing around Windsor House Stables handing out Easter eggs to all the children (and probably the odd adult or two!). If anyone is interested in sponsoring the bunny please could they contact the office? The bunny could carry your logo and so could the egg basket. Cost: £100 (includes hire of costume, cost of eggs, charity donation)