HOME DES OBEAUX 3 YEAR OLD GELDING . ( NAMED BUT CAN BE CHANGED BEFORE HE RUNS) French bred Stunning Liver Chestnut Gelding ( gorgeous colour) 16.2hh stronger type by GERMAN Sire “Dschingis Secret” out of a French Dam “ Hamoona des Beaux The Stallion “Dschingis Secret The only son of Soldier Hollow at stud in Ireland Gr.1 winner of 7 races from 2-5 years of age Horse of the year 2017 in Germany Oldest crop of National Hunt bred foals in France are 3yos now in 2026 Sire of b

2). Stunning Bay Gelding by “Order of St George” out of “Swiss Bliss” ( Presenting Mare) A gorgeous stamp of a horse and a good mover and attitude . His Half brother ( same dam) was bought by Gordon Elliot for £225,000 after winning a P2P unfortunately died at 5 years, and was very well regarded. A BIT ABOUT THE STALLION “Order of St George” CLASS – A Champion at 3, 4 & 5 years. ABILITY – Won 3 Group 1’s by 23 lengths. SOUNDNESS – 13 wins & 11 placings in 25 starts fro

Chestnut Gelding by THE STALLION “Soldier of Fortune” out of a PRESENTING dam “She’s got grit” The Stallion “SOLDIER OF FORTUNE” His sire needs no introduction, father of our very own 7 times winner “AWORKINPROGRESS” and young exciting horse “Soldier Poet” In the 2025/2026 SEASON he had a strike rate off 37% He is ranked No 3 in leading NH Sires in GB & Ireland 2025/2026 This gelding ( below) is a FULL BROTHER to a TWO times winner “Son of Anarchy” bought by Gordon Elliot

Great to have our first winner of the ‘26/‘27 season with GONE COUNTRY breaking his maiden at Fontwell under a superb ride by James Davies! Eddie as he is known at home stepped up in trip on this occasion, he travelled and jumped beautifully throughout the race, took it up 2 out and won convincingly! There will be a lot of fun to have with this horse especially chasing! Huge congratulations to his Owner Mr Jack Holman who unfortunately was out of the country so his mum Lisa a

Today we head off to our local track @Fontwell park with three runners. Its a bit grey here in Sussex and there is a chill in the air . Our first runner is "Willshebecourt" for The Nick Gifford Racing Club, running in the 2:30 Fontwell 27 MAR 2026 SKY 2m5½f (2m5f164y) Bet 30 Get 5 Weekly betstgeorge.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4yo+). Only three runners go to post and James Davies takes the ride. Dan Skeltons horse should win half the track, for us we need

A beautiful Spring day in Sussex , the sun is shining all the daffodils are out and the future is bright. Early this morning we head to Uttoxeter a nearly four hour drive in search of the soft/heavy ground. Aworkinprogress heads up for the 3:00 Uttoxeter 14 MAR 2026 ITV4 4m2f (4m2f8y) JenningsBet Midlands Grand National (Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)(5yo+). Sixteen runners go to post , the ground is given as soft. The softer more testing the bett

At last we have some sunshine and it really does feel like Spring is on its way, the mornings are getting lighter ! All the horses are well and on great form and enjoying the change in weather as are Team Gifford !! Today we head to Wincanton with one runner. Hello Fortune AKA "Bill" runs in the 3:20 Wincanton 25 FEB 2026 RTV 2m4f (2m3f179y) Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class 4) (4yo+ 0-115). Fifteen runners go to post in what looks like

A Plumpton WINNER, 2nd & a 3rd! ELIZA DOLITTLE makes all to WIN comfortably by 9 and a half lengths! Given a brilliant front running ride by Tabitha Worlsey, these two have really made a great partnership together. Delighted to get Tabs off the cold list with her favourite mare, and what a tough mare she is. Congratulations to Owners Mike & Angela O'Shea & rider/groom Ollie Goldstein, led up today by Tom Caffyn. KOENIGSSTERN finished a gallant 2nd, carrying top weight, givin

A very busy day today, starting off with the jockeys coming in to school 16 horses before we head of to lingfield with four runners. it was great to have James Davies, Tabitha Worsley and Tom Cannon in this morning along with Jay Comer . It was a great morning and all the horses schooled well. At Lingfield racecourse we have two horses running in the 1:20 Lingfield 19 JAN 2026 SKY 2m Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4yo+). We have Hello Fort

Wishing all our owners and followers and of course Team a Fabulous Festive season. Todayt we head to our very local Fontwell with two runners. Kirsty Huff Head girl and Tom Caffyn will be leading up today. Its a true cold crisp winters morning in Sussex and hopefully the sun will be shining too! Our first runner is Ami Bondhu in the 2:17 Fontwell 26 DEC 2025 SKY 2m1½f (2m1f162y) tigerbet.co.uk Money Back Specials Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+ 0-105) and James

WINNER TOUQUET wins readily over fences under a great positive ride from James Davies at Huntingdon. Touquet settled beautifully today, something we have worked very hard on at home, he also had an impeccable round of jumping, he really loves his fences! Its such a pleasure to watch this horse enjoy his racing! Huge well done to Owners Graeme & Yvonne Brooks (also our amazing yard sponsor 'AVTRADE') Work Rider/Groom Kirsty Huff and Team Gifford What a way to start the Christm

Nick Gifford Racing faces a busy and promising day at Plumpton Racecourse, fielding five runners across several races. With George Sturgis, Ella Garland, and Head Girl Kirsty Huff leading up. The team hopes for positive performances. The lineup includes a hurdling debut, a competitive race for Vivid Racing, eliza Dolittle taking on the geldings and two fillies competing in a bumper. Le Flying Ferret’s Hurdling Debut Early afternoon is Le Flying Ferret making his hurdling deb

December has been a busy and encouraging month so far for Team Gifford.. Several runners have shown promise despite facing tough conditions and strong competition. Low Expectation winning for the third time in a row on the 1st December. Koenigsstern’s solid seasonal return, and the impressive debuts of Hello Fortune at Lingfield and a promising 3rd place for Touqet at Lingfield, the stable is continuing to build momentum. The Owners and team can take pride in these performa

A PLUMPTON WINNER a SECOND and a FOURTH! LOW EXPECTATIONS defies a penalty to win his third race from 3 runs this season! He had to dig deep today but found enough to get up and win despite a hike in the weights under James Davies! Huge well done again to his Owners The Willow & Bridle Partnership & Work Rider Kirsty Huff SOLDIER POET finished 2nd first time out in the Bumper! Flash as he is called at home ran a super race only being beaten a length! He was short of room af

Today we headed to Windsor Racecourse with Low Expectations ( AKA Romeo) running in the 3:28 Windsor 23 Nov 2025 Find Us At fitzdares.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (0-100, 4yo+) 2m4f Good To Soft 9 hurdles . We were slightly concerned by the amount of rain that fell yesterday , however Romeo is on great form and has come back this year much stronger happier and full of himself. He has really learnt to settle as well and his jumping is brilliant. James Davies gav

Wow what a performance from Half Hoping under James Davies having his racecourse debut at Chepstow in the 3:54 Chepstow 21 NOV 2025 SKY 2m (2m16y) BetWright Safer Gambling Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5)(4-5yo) Half Hoping only just getting beaten in to 2nd place by the odds on favourite who already has racecourse experience and cost £400k . Although it's always so frustrating to finish in 2nd place, especially when it was so clo

18th November - Stable News Today we head to Lingfield Racecourse with two runners. We have "Our Amigo" running in the 2:15 Lingfield 18 NOV 2025 SKY 2m Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4yo+) and nine runners go to post. James Davies takes the ride and Tom Caffyn and Kirsty Huff will be leading the runners up today. Amigo is on good form and had a promising start to his season finishing 3rd at Stafford . Good Luck to Holly & Lynne and

Drumheller finished a very promising second at Plumpton in the 3m 1f handicap novice hurdle. Fred as we call him at home was given a brilliant positive ride by James Davies. Drumheller is owned by Vivid racing and is a big 3 mile chaser and he is taking time to mature and learn the game, yesterday he jumped beautifully and travelled really well throughout the race, the longer trip defiantely suited him. He stilled showed that mentally he is still maturing, but so much to b

WINNER!! AWORKINPROGRESS wins his 6th consecutive race and his 5th time over fences at Uttoxeter! Given a great ride by James Davies in testing conditions carrying top weight on his seasonal debut. Led up today by Head Girl Kirsty Huff , another long trip worth while! Big thank you to Rummery Equine for doing the driving the last 2 days! Well done to Owner Mr JP McManus, Hannah Payne who rides him most days and to team Gifford