Richard's Blog

Great to have racing back and well done to all concerned for such a professional approach to the return.  Our sport has always been as responsible as any and proof of this has been the manner in [...]

Having completed the seven horses of ‘My Racing Life’ and having left out many favourites in the process including Frankel, it’s now time to choose my favourite trainer and jockey. This was a [...]

The final horse on my list of ‘My Racing Life’ is inevitably La Landiere.  I was so fortunate to be given the opportunity to train from Jackdaws Castle by owner Colin Smith.  It gave me the [...]

The penultimate horse on my list for ‘My Racing Life’ is the ever popular and versatile Dark’n Sharp.  By the sprinter Sharpo, he was a gorgeous dark brown, athletic individual who had great [...]

To continue ‘My Racing Life’ – the fifth horse on the list is Noble Lord.  ‘Nobby’ was purchased by Geoff Lansbury and Jeff McCarthy having won his first three hurdle races for over hurdles for [...]

‘My Racing Life’ continues.  When I first started training, I was lucky to have several horses that helped my career get going.  I was fortunate enough to be sent Gnome’s Tycoon in my first year [...]

The third horse in ‘My Racing Life’ is a mare few would have probably heard of, Jouvencelle.  Most trainers started their career by exercising horses and would probably admit to having more job [...]

Team Adlestrop are absolutely delighted to once again be shortlisted in the Lycetts Team Champion Awards.  It is a great achievement by the team and I am very proud of everyone’s effort against [...]

Today is the start of ‘My Racing Life’.  Seven horses that have influenced my love of the sport and a trainer and jockey who have done the same. L’Escargot My first winning bet [...]

Delighted to celebrate Eid with Faisal and his family this weekend.  We are a very diverse yard and also celebrate Christmas and Diwali. Employing people from other cultures has certainly [...]