Calm Attitude relishes conditions

Monday, 27 July 2015

Calm Attitude, a Dutch Art filly who loves the mud made light work of the weekends wet conditions when closing late to score by a cosy half a length under Dane O'Neill.

It had been six weeks since Calm Attitude was last seen on a racecourse, she has been patiently waiting in her stable for soft ground and after Newmarket experienced close to 40mm of rain in the lead-up to the race; the wait was proven worthwhile.  Hopefully the rainy conditions stick around for another few weeks so that she can be seen again, but she is proving that on her ground she is a very tough filly to beat.

Congratulations go to her owners; Barry Stewart, Derek Willis (currently on Holiday) and Brendan Flahive.  Well done also to Shankar Pardeshi (Sunny) who both rides and looks after her.

Minalisa plotting the same course

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Minalisa, Chris and Lesley Mills' Oasis Dream sprinter is aiming to carry along the same path as last year when tackling the Listed Yeomanstown Stud EBF Stakes, registered as the Sweet Mimosa Stakes tomorrow at Naas Racecourse in Ireland.

Almost a year ago to the day (23rd July 2014) Minalisa, partnered by Fran Berry who rides her again tomorrow travelled really well throughout before asserting two furlongs out and winning by two lengths.  Previous to this race Minalisa took in the exact course with races at Windsor and Salisbury.  The exact course is so precise that even Hollie who took her over last year when she won is taking her this year.

The best of luck to Chris and Lesley Mills, you can watch it on At The Races live at 7.35pm

Show Stealer takes Nursery success

Tuesday, 07 July 2015

Show Stealer, Colin Joseph's daughter of Showcasing took advantage of a step up in trip this afternoon to take the Nursery Handicap at Pontefract, one of the first of the season.

Bought from Tattersalls' breeze-up sale with the help of Dwayne Woods, Show Stealer settled in well to life at Chestnut Tree Stables taking everything in her stride.  She made a successful debut at Brighton in mid June and quickly made it two from two this afternoon.

Partnered once again by David Probert, the pair sat in a prominent position throughout before being switched to challenge and running on well to score decisively under hands and heels riding.

Congratulations go to Colin Joseph who owns her, Dwayne Woods who purchased her and Shahzad who looks after her.

Show Stealer was our first two year-old runner when she made her debut in June so she maintains our 100% record this season with juveniles.

Vale of Paris doubles up

Friday, 26 June 2015

Vale of Paris, Emma O'Gorman's Vale of York filly followed up her recent pillar to post success at Bath when winning over the same minimum distance this afternoon at Wolverhampton.

Ridden slightly differently this time, after breaking slowly she was tucked in behind a wall of horses, and had to squeeze through the smallest of gaps when coming to make her challenge, she showed great courage and quickened clear to put any challengers firmly in their place.  She looks to be a filly on a strong upward curve.

Congratulations to Emma O'Gorman, Armando and Mohammed who led her up.

Robbie's Charity Race Looms

Saturday, 20 June 2015

Robbie Mills known well to frequent visitors of Chestnut Tree Stables, as well as further afield as the rider of California Chrome bids to make a winning return to the racecourse next week when riding family horse Memoria at Newmarket's picturesque July Course on Saturday 27th June in a charity race in aid of the Animal Health Trust. You can support Robbie and the Animal Health Trust by visiting his sponsorship page at Virgin Money Giving by clicking here

A group of owners and friends have already agreed to be there to cheer Robbie on. The Animal Health Trust has arranged a fantastic hospitality marquee which includes the following:

• Racecourse Admission and Parking
• Champagne Reception
• Three Course Meal
• Wine and Cocktails throughout the day
• Afternoon Tea
• Guest Speaker and Tipster
• Silent Auction

There are currently two spaces which have become available and are priced at £160 each.  If you would like to attend, or would like more information please email the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Animal Health Trust works behind the scenes to constantly monitor equine disease, identify threats to the Thoroughbred population and to put in place robust plans to head off infectious disease.  For more information on the Trust’s work see www.aht.org.uk. The Trust receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations so please give generously.