Strike A Light Strikes Again!

Thursday, 07 August 2014

Strike A Light, Trevor Benton's grey filly by Dutch Art proved a ready winner of the seven-furlong fillies' handicap at Yarmouth yesterday evening.

Partnered for the first time by Luke Morris, Strike A Light travelled well throughout before challenging two furlongs out and quickly asserting to go on to win by a slightly 'cosy' eight lengths. The win was welcome for Trevor Benton and proved worthwhile as Trevor has been unwell of late. Hopefully this win provides some much-needed tonic.

Congratulations to all connections and to Nasir (pictured) who looks after her and rides her out most days. She becomes our thirteenth winner of the season and continues our good form.

Full Steam Ahead For Owners Day

Tuesday, 05 August 2014

Although we're praying for rain for a fair few of our entries over the next week the (hopefully) sunny climes of Newmarket's July racecourse will prove the idyllic setting for Rae Guest Racing/Chestnut Tree Stables' annual Owners party.  A marquee has been pre-booked at the far side of the July course with food put on and a champagne reception.  Everybody that replied to the original invite confirming their attendance should have got a confirmation email yesterday outlining the plan for the day.  If you haven't received the email, or your interested in coming then please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible as the few remaining places are limited.

In other news...

Popular racing TV presenter Derek Thompson, affectionately known as Tommo interviewed Rae a few weeks ago about Jane's Memory and hopes for the yard.  Thanks to the powers of YouTube that interview is now here for all to see. Click here to see it!

Mirza wins in Deauville!

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Mirza, Chris Mills' star sprinter picked up a valuable listed event in sunny Deauville this afternoon when produced with a run under Frankie Dettori to win the Prix Du Cercle by a length.

A video of that success (via Youtube) can be found by clicking here

Gleneely Girl off the mark!

Monday, 28 July 2014

Gleneely Girl, a two year-old filly by Intense Focus became our second two year-old winner of the season after getting off the mark at the third attempt at Carlisle on Sunday afternoon.

It was a long trip up to Cumbria, but it looked like a good opportunity for her to open her account and she duly done so under Chris Catlin.  Although in the rear for most of the race she stayed on gamely to get up on the line, eventually prevailing in a photo finish.

Congratulations to her owner John Shannon, who wasn't able to be there, to Pravesh who looks after her and to Sunny who led her up.

As mentioned before, Gleneely Girl was our second two year-old winner from only two individual runners proving yet again that the younger division are in fine fettle.

Minalisa completes double

Thursday, 24 July 2014

Chris Mills' home bred filly Minalisa went one closer than last year when winning the Sweet Mimmosa Stakes at Naas in Southern Ireland last night.

Again partnered by champion Irish jockey Fran Berry, she tracked the long time leader before making her challenge over a furlong out and asserting soon after. Last year Fran thought the undulations cost her the race when she was beaten a short head, but with the undulations having been removed there was no such hiccups this time round.

Congratulations to Hollie who took her over to Ireland and to all the staff, including Rachel (pictured riding her) who put the finishing touches to her at the weekend.  Special mention must also go to local transport company Rent-Right who transport the majority of our overseas runners and do a great job.

Minalisa brought up a quick-fire double just over an hour after First Experience got off the mark on turf at Leicester.  Again First Experience tracked the leaders well before asserting a furlong out under former champion jockey Kieren Fallon.  She showed improved form to win with a little in hand after running a promising race before getting tired last time out.

Congratulations to her enthuastic owners, the Fit or Fat partnership and Guy Carstairs.  Well done also to Anna who led her up, Hollie who looks after her (she was at Naas) and all the team.