Tuesday Night Fever
It was wonderful to see Fever Dream get off the mark over fences on Tuesday, winning cosily under Jack Tudor for Owners Bedford, Noel & The Can’t Say No Partnership. He had undergone wind surgery since last seen and it looks to have worked a treat, giving him the confidence to finish his race, and jumping well throughout. We hope he can continue to progress from here, and there were extra kisses from his biggest fan last night!
Tilly and her favourite horse, Fever Dream.
We head to Cheltenham today with Planned Paradise. Rarely out of the frame, he’s been a great fun horse for his owners “The Paradise Mob,” including winning a nice pot at Windsor in January. He’ll be suited by the track having finished 3rd here at the November Meeting and hope he runs another good race this afternoon.
Long may this continue…
We were delighted to secure a 1-2 at Hereford this afternoon with Cave Article winning for The Coral Racing Club under Charlie Maggs, and Side Stepper in 2nd for Sue Howell.
Given a patient and well judged ride by Charlie, Cave Article jumped and travelled well into the race, perhaps aided by the addition of cheekpieces and importantly not hitting the front too soon. He hasn’t been out of the frame in all 5 starts over fences, this his second win of the campaign following his first win at Sedgefield in December and we hope he can continue to progress.
We’re delighted for The Coral Racing Club, and hope all members who attended had a great day. Well done to all our team, long may the good form continue.
A quiet few days for us now on the racing front but as always lots going on at home to keep us busy. It’s a shame to be sitting Ayr out this year but we hope to be back with a strong team next year. Our next entries are at Southwell on Tuesday before Planned Paradise heads to Cheltenham on Wednesday which we’re all looking forward to.
We’re delighted all shares in Bombay Pete are now SOLD OUT. We have another exciting syndicate horse ready to launch next week - to be first to hear details please email megan@christianwilliamsracing.com
Speak soon!
Unspeakable gets his day in the sun
He’d been knocking on the door for a little while but Unspeakable got his day in the sun at Taunton this afternoon for Owners The Unspeakable Twelve, a syndicate which is headed by long standing supporter John Stanaway.
We gave Unspeakable a small break just to freshen him up at the start of the year, he perhaps needed the run the last day but has built on this and loved it out there today, jumping well and winning cosily under Jack Tudor.
With the yard in such good form we hope he can continue to progress from this first chasing success.
Very well done to The Unspeakable Twelve and all the team at home.
A special day at Aintree
Aintree is such a special place, and we have enjoyed so many days there over the years. Not least having Kitty’s Light finish 5th in the big one last year surrounded by family and friends, it’s hard to put into words how much we cherish these memories.
This year was no different with Deep Cave getting up close home to take the opener, under another strong and perfectly timed ride by Jack Tudor. No runners at Cheltenham and only one at Aintree, but we like to make them count.
We were delighted to be sent Deep Cave at the end of last year by Owner Caolan Woods on the recommendation of Daniel Cooper. A gorgeous looking horse who has thrived in our training regime, we gave him a small break to freshen him up and targeted yesterdays race so to see it come off is wonderful. He will be very special over fences next year.
Congratulations to all of my team, especially Ella who rides him at home, and Best Turned Out for John too - he looked a million dollars and I am a very proud trainer.
Thank you to all at Aintree for looking after us superbly, we’re already looking forward to being back next year.
Own a runner on Scottish Grand National Day…
We are down to the last remaining shares in the exciting "Bombay Pete."
"Bombay Pete" is a very exciting recruit from Irish point to point fields - he was set to finish 3rd in his only point start, when falling at the last. The point form looks strong, with the Winner selling for £85k, and the second horse for £165k at the Cheltenham Sale - we were delighted to secure Bombay Pete for £35k!
He is a 4yo son of "Pether's Moon" and out of the talented mare "Princess Pauline."
Pete has settled well into our routine, and we couldn't be happier with him.
We are aiming to make a start with him in the bumper at Ayr on Scottish Grand National Day - 12th April - which has always been a lucky meeting for us. He is taking everything in his stride and we can't wait to get started with him!
The syndicate is made up of 20 shares, and only 3 SHARES REMAIN.
Syndicate Owners have the chance to attend stable visits to our beautiful and unique training operation (first date being organised as we speak,) days at the races, and regular updates from Christian and our team of the absolute highest quality. Meet like minded people and be part of our team.
Initial share price of £1750, plus training fees of £1800 upfront for the year or £180 paid monthly - per 5%.
All Owners receive their share of prize money.
These final shares won't last long...
The lows and highs
We are absolutely gutted to share the news we lost Stringtoyourbow at Southwell this afternoon.
A kind, talented, lovely and happy horse, who we had the pleasure of training for his whole racing career. He had become part of the furniture here at Ogmore, easily recognisable and a friend to all.
String gave us and his Owners - Ian Attwood, Adrian Gillman, James Simpson Daniel and Martin & Charlie St Quinton - some very memorable days, none more so than kicking off a special weekend at Ayr’s Scottish Grand National meeting in 2022, and more recently our first runner and Winner at Musselburgh in December.
No one knew String better than Lauren, together they had formed a wonderful friendship and she would beam ear to ear riding him everyday.
We will all miss him very much.
String and his best friend, Lauren.
Later on the card Faded Fantasy did his best to pick us all up, winning nicely under Jack for Owners Sue & Mark - and training a winner in these colours always makes us smile. Congratulations to them and all our team.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Launch of The Stepping Stones Syndicate
We are thrilled to launch "The Stepping Stones Syndicate," and introduce our first horse!
The syndicate name originates from the stepping stones situated across Ogmore River, which are just behind the yard and Ogmore Castle. We wanted a name which linked the yard's location with the unique methods of training here at Christian Williams Racing. The horses paddle alongside the stepping stones everyday, so it seems rather fitting that the syndicate will carry this name.
The first horse to come into the syndicate is "Bombay Pete," an exciting new arrival from the Irish point-to-point fields.
A 4yo son of "Pether's Moon," he was previously based with leading handler Cormac Doyle and was set to finish third in a competitive Lisronagh point-to-point in February only to suffer a fall at the final fence.
Pete is out of the talented mare "Princess Pauline" and by the classy sire "Pether's Moon" who has quickly established himself as a ready source of Winners, and Bombay Pete is yet another highly promising youngster for the sire.
Christian has had a busy couple of weeks inspecting horses, looking for something with promise and ability, as well as suitability for the syndicate - but Bombay Pete really stood out as a cut above the rest, and Christian believes he could have a big future ahead of him.
The plan going forwards will be to let Pete settle into our routine and hopefully run in a bumper or maiden hurdle in 4-5 weeks, depending on how he progresses. You will see from the photo above he has a bit of strengthening and filling into his frame to do, but this will all come in time and we're really looking forward to making a start with him, and sharing his journey with you.
Costs to join the syndicate are as follows (per 5% share:)
An initial share price of £1750 to buy the horse.
plus
Training fees of £1800 upfront for the year OR £180 paid monthly.
All Owners receive their share of prize money at the end of the term.
Syndicate owners will receive regular photo and videos of the highest quality as well as detailed and informative updates from Christian and our team on Pete's progress. All owners will be invited to participate in a WhatsApp group with all other owners, Christian and syndicators. Come racing with us and enjoy stable visits to our beautiful and unique training operation!
Below are our new syndicate colours - of course symbolising our Welsh flag! We hope they will be seen plenty in the Winners enclosure over the coming years and be linked to success.
This is a real opportunity to get involved in a lovely young horse with a promising future.
We will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have - please direct them to megan@christianwilliamsracing.com
Shares will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Please email megan@christianwilliamsracing to confirm your place and receive a copy of our contract.
A signed contract and payment will be required to secure your share.
Speak soon!
(Loyal Labrador not included)
Back to back wins for You Say Nothing
Following his impressive victory at Lingfield two weeks ago, You Say Nothing continues in fine form as he scores again at Leicester this afternoon under Sam Twiston - Davies.
Congratulations to long standing Owners Cheifs and a Dragon and our hard working team at home.
No runners tomorrow but we head to Warwick on Sunday with two newer recruits from the Irish point to point field making their rules debut in the Novice Hurdle - Dixie Mafia for Encore Racing and House of Habsburg for Whites Property Limited, we look forward to making a start with both of them. And our old favourite Cap du Nord also runs in the 3m 5f Handicap Chase.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
The first newsletter…
Welcome to a new edition of news articles from Christian Williams Racing. We hope you will enjoy catching up on all our latest news, from on and off the track.
We have had a wonderful start to 2025, the horses continue in good form and as the weather starts to turn we look forward to Spring targets.
THE YEAR SO FAR
Prince Cleni got the ball rolling on New Years Day, winning at Southwell under Adam Wedge for the small syndicate of "Daffodil Racing."
Planned Paradise picked up a healthy prize at Windsor on the 19th January on ITV for Owners “The Paradise Mob,” and a day later Always Busy scored impressively at Warwick for George Moore and family.
Always Busy wins at Warwick for the Moore family (Photo: David Davies)
Into February and Rule Me In brought up 50 winners for the season for Jack Tudor whilst making a promising start under rules to win at Southwell for long standing Owners Sue & Mark.
Christian & Clive with Rule Me in
And most recently a wonderful double at Lingfield courtesy of Last Rodeo for Alan Rogers, and You Say Nothing for owners Cheifs and A Dragon.
And not forgetting many placed efforts amongst them - long may the good form continue.
The weather has just started to turn the last few days and the horses (and staff) have all enjoyed getting some sun on their backs. We’re fortunate with the paddocks being sand based we can turn horses out all year round but it certainly makes life that little bit easier when the sun is shining, and the horses have a real spring in their step.
Unspeakable leads the string with Christian & Benji (Megan Dent Photography)
A NEW SYNDICATE
We’re very excited to launch ‘The Stepping Stones’ syndicate - the first in house syndicate at Christian Williams Racing. It consists of 20 shares and is a wonderful way to get involved in ownership and be part of our yard without a significant investment. This is a real opportunity to get involved in a lovely young horse - full details released at the end of the week so keep your eyes peeled or email megan@christianwilliamsracing.com to be first to hear!
The Ogmore Stepping Stones - which inspired our new syndicate name!
As always Christian will be busy at all the upcoming sales as well as looking to source horses privately from Irish point to points - if you are interested in new purchases please get in touch with him directly 07702 896759.
LOOKING AHEAD
We have a busy few days coming up with Fortunefavorsdbold & You Say Nothing at Leicester on Friday, plus entries at Warwick on Sunday, Plumpton and Taunton Monday and Sedgefield Tuesday. We’re looking forward to running Deep Cave at Cheltenham - he will run in either Wednesday’s Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle or the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle on the Friday. It’s an incredible week of sport which we always look forward to and hopefully in years to come with a bigger number of horses we can line up a strong team to compete.
Speak soon!
