Rachel's Newmarket Town Plate report

Friday, 08 July 2016

• What an amazing day and a historic occasion. I feel privileged to have been part of Newmarket's 350th birthday celebrations. Opera Buff really put his best foot forward and we finished a very creditable fourth to Sheikh Fahad on Almagest who just caught MP Matt Hancock on Nicky Henderson's Medieval Chapel. A very good result for British racing. Both horse and rider were exhausted afterwards and it was a great experience. Apparently we will be featured on BBC's Inside Out later in the year! Huge thanks to everyone who has sponsored me and helped raise all this money for the Animal Health Trust, see this link for more reports and photos https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Rachel-Flynn7.  

Staff Profile - Charlotte Dziadosz

Friday, 01 July 2016

Name: Charlotte Dziadosz

Job Title: Groom/Rider

When did you start work at Chestnut Tree Stables: May 2016

Favourite racehorse of all time: Kauto Star

Favourite horse in the yard: Miss Osier (Missy)

Favourite Racecourse: Ayr

What would you be doing if you weren’t working here: I would be spending my time playing with my own horses.

Which Superhero would you be: Wonderwoman

Hobbies outside of work: Most of my time outside of work is taken up looking after my own horses.

Favourite Food: Steak

Favourite Film: Dirty Dancing

Which three items would you take to a desert island: My horse, my cat and my other half.

Dream holiday destination: Zambia, to go on safari.

Interesting Fact: I was riding horses before I was walking.

Ambitions: To get out my licence to ride.

 

Staff Profile - Stephen Dodds

Friday, 01 July 2016

Name: Stephen Dodds

Job Title: Yardman

When did you start work at Chestnut Tree Stables: January 2016

Favourite racehorse of all time: It would have to be Spindrifter, who was trained by Sir Mark Prescott.

Favourite horse that’s been in the yard: A really nice two-year-old; Excelebration x Ja One.

Favourite Racecourse: Ascot

What would you be doing if you weren’t working here: I was a taxi driver before I came back into racing at Chestnut Tree Stables.

Which Superhero would you be:  I'd be Superman - I've already got the body for it!

Hobbies outside of work: Having fun with my two young sons, Tyler and Luke.

Favourite Food: That would have to be a Sunday Roast.

Favourite Film: Train Spotting

Which three items would you take to a desert island: A wok, a good book and Ray Mears (hopefully won't be there for too long with his help).

Dream holiday destination: Anywhere that my sons are happy would make me happy.

Interesting Fact: The racehorse Spindrifter holds the record for consecutive wins as a two-year-old; 10 consecutive victories!

Ambitions: To see my sons grow up to be happy and successful, also to be able to continue working with a great bunch of people here at Chestnut Tree Stables.

 

Staff Profile - Carina McKeown

Friday, 01 July 2016

Name: Carina Mckeown

Job Title: Rider

When did you start work at Chestnut Tree Stables: December 2015

Favourite racehorse of all time: My favourite horse to ride was Bejeweled aka Bejewlie who went well at home, leading Group horses in their work but on the racecourse was, shall we say, of limited ability.  When she came second at Yarmouth I couldn’t have been happier if she had won the Derby.  Sometimes it’s not the class of the race that matters but the love and dedication that went in to making it happen.

My favourite horse otherwise would be Thomas Chippendale who won the Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot and then sadly died.  He was a beautiful looking animal capable of much more.  He partnered in his work with Frankel’s full brother, Noble Mission, who went on to win three Group 1’s the following season.

Favourite horse that’s been in the yard: A Love Story aka Lovely.  She was kind, cheeky and tough, with lots of potential.  You wouldn’t find a more genuine and better natured horse and I am lucky to have ridden her.

Favourite Racecourse: I love a lazy summer afternoon at the Newmarket July Course, and York (anytime).

What would you be doing if you weren’t working here: Laying in bed (I ride out first lot).

Which Superhero would you be:  Catwoman because I would look really good in the cat suit (really I am joking).

Hobbies outside of work: Yoga, Olympic weight lifting.

Favourite Food: Nocellara Olives (currently borderline obsessed with them).

Favourite Film: If I had to choose one it would be the timelessly funny, The 7 Year Itch.  Being greedy and into foreign cinema I will also choose Amelie and Spirited Away.

Which three items would you take to a desert island: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, eyeliner (you never know who you will meet), and a water purifier.

Dream holiday destination: To see Belize’s beautiful beaches, coral reefs and Mayan ruins.

Interesting Fact: I am a qualified Solicitor.

Ambitions: To travel the world, learn how to jump fences and go hunting.

 

Staff Profile - Charlotte Clayton

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Name: Charlotte Clayton

Job Title: Groom/Apprentice

When did you start work at Chestnut Tree Stables: January 2013

Favourite racehorse of all time: Frankel

Favourite horse that’s been in the yard: Jane's Memory (pictured and declared at Sandown this Saturday).

Favourite Racecourse: Ascot

What would you be doing if you weren’t working here: Showjumping

Which Superhero would you be: Catwoman

Hobbies outside of work: I go to the gym everyday, I also like socialising and listening to music.

Favourite Food: Chicken & bacon salad

Favourite Film: Secretariat

Which three items would you take to a desert island: Water, food and my best friend.

Dream holiday destination: New York

Interesting Fact: I had a successful showjumping career before switching saddles to racing.

Favourite Quote: 'Life is what you make it'

Ambitions: To ride winners and be a successful jockey.