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MORES WELLS HEADING TO SWEDEN
30th August 2010
MORES WELLS is heading to TABY in SWEDEN for Europe's richest group three on September 12th. The 6YO horse will be travelling 1 800 kms with overnight stays in Germany and Southern Sweden.

LA JOIE DE VIVRE
30th August 2010
LA JOIE DE VIVRE (DURING) broke his maiden at CLAIREFONTAINE under stable apprentice ALEXIS ACHARD who was recording his first PMU winner. The LANSDON ROBBINS home bred is the brother to stakes winner CHANTILLY CREME who was also trained by RGG.

OUR BLOGGER IS BACK
18th August 2010
Our regular blogger has returned from "holiday" this morning! Deauville racing continues in the rain tomorrow with SIDNEY GIRL running in the big 'cap. The trainer said he was "pleased for owners" that the yearling prices had become "more realistic and affordable". Those wishing to see the yearling list can email Anne in the office.

DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE
28th July 2010
The famous DEAUVILLE season kicks off on thursday with one month of racing and yearling sales on the Normandy coast. The trainer has taken 4 boxes this year for the meet and expects to be "very busy particularly in the first half". Owners needing any help on accomodation or travel should conatct Anne in the office.

MIXEDUP'S HATRICK
18th July 2010
MIXEDUP (OCEAN OF WISDOM) is the stable's pacemaker for morning trackwork. He is also the schoolmaster for apprentices and amateur riders. Today he picked up the GRAND PRIX DE LA ROCHE POSAY under stable apprentice ALEXIS ACHARD...recording a hatrick of wins from his last three starts.

KHELWA IMPRESSES
16th July 2010
OLIVIER PESLIER picked up a "good spare ride" at MAISONS LAFITTE yesterday with KHELWA winning the 27 000 filly conditions race. The TRADITIONALLY AGA KHAN STUDS homebred recorded her first win after two encouraging second placed starts. The trainer said that it was likely that the filly will be aimed at a stakes race in DEAUVILLE.

NORTHERN AFFAIR
15th July 2010
NORTHERN AFFAIR (GIANT'S CAUSEWAY) won her maiden yesterday in SENNONNES in convincing fashion. The well bred filly was carrying the renouned silks of RICK BARNES and will be aimed at DEAUVILLE conditions races next month.

HOT WEEKEND
11th July 2010
With temperatures reaching 36° the horses coped well with the hot travel. BUNGUR (HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR) won with ease in VITTEL following a decent debut weeks earlier at MAISONS LAFITTE. PRIDE CELEBRE was recording her first win in France , since her arrival this spring from IRELAND. The game 4YO PEINTRE CELEBRE mare will be targetting the DEAUVILLE tierce handicaps in August.

VALLEE DES NEIGES
5th July 2010
VALLEE DES NEIGES (VERGLAS) broke her leg today at COMPEIGNE when leading the field in the final furlong of the 2YO maiden, injuring her jockey CP LEMAIRE. The trainer said he was "devastated for the owners " and hopes "Christophe makes a swift recovery".

MIXEDUP IN A GOOD MOOD
27th June 2010
MIXEDUP ( OCEAN OF WISDOM) continued his winning ways with back to back wins in the 'big cap at AMIENS yesterday. The 6YO is the pacemaker for the stable and is rarely seen out in public...the trainer said as a "reward"he won't be on Les Aigles next week !

GRAND PRIX SAINT CLOUD
25th June 2010
MORES WELLS (SADLER 'S WELLS) faces seven in the GRAND PRIX DE SAINT CLOUD G1 on sunday. The trainer said that the horse has gained alot morale running in lower category races and is expecting a "big run from the warrior".He also added that the horse was "unlucky not to unbeaten his his last five starts".

MIXEDUP'S MEDAL DAY
17th June 2010
MIXEDUP (OCEAN OF WISDOM) is a 6YO rig who knows the Chantilly gallops like no other horse. He is owned by the trainer and acts as pacemaker in most of the gallops. He is often used as a school master for apprentices or amateur riders having their first day on the gallops. He had a rare racecourse outing and managed to win with the apprentice in MONTIER EN DER...the trainer paid the pain au chocolate for the team yesterday breakfast !

SIDNEY GIRL
14th June 2010
Australian owner RICHARD PEGUM'S game 3YO filly won the handicap on PRIX DE DIANE day at CHANTILLY. This was the first stable win for jockey GREGORY BENOIST.

KING'S WARRIOR
2nd June 2010
KING'S WARRIOR (KINGS BEST) finished second today at MAISONS LAFFITTE winning 9 500 euros prizemoney. The 3YO was running in the silks of PAUL HANCOCK who was having his first runner in FRANCE. This was a " promising 2010 debut and one to follow for the season".

TIMARIKA WINS HER MAIDEN
25th May 2010
TIMARIKA (SINNDAR) won her maiden in comfortable style yesterday ridden by JEAN MICHEL BREUX. The 42 yr old jockey is one of the oldest on the circuit and he said he was "emotional and privileged" to ride a winner for the famous AGA KHAN silks.

STABLE JOCKEY OUT FOR 6 WEEKS
21st May 2010
STEPHANE PASQUIER our first choice jockey broke his tibia after a paddock fall and looks to be out for six weeks. All the team wish him a swift recovery.In the meantime the trainer said he would take "the best available policy".

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR SOCKS WEEK
11th May 2010
The trainer has to change his socks next week as all our latest runners finished second this week. MORES WELLS was unfortunate not to take the spoils in the G3 HEDOUVILLE and this was backed up with KEKOVA and SIDNEY GIRL going right to the wire without taking gold.

CHANTILLY GUINEAS DOUBLE
3rd May 2010
CHANTILLY was celebrating an historical 2000 and 1000 NEWMARKET GUINEAS triumph. It was fantastic news for the prestigious training centre and RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM passes on many congratulations to the winning connections.

LISIEUX FOR BEGINNERS
25th April 2010
MONTALBAN (ELUSIVE CITY) won comfortably on debut with stable apprentice MATTHIEU AUTIER. The 3YO GELDING wears the famous silks of DOCTOR DINO, is a horse who the trainer describes as "asleep 24 / 7 ! "

GOOD PLAN
22nd April 2010
ARGUN RIVER (OASIS DREAM ) got up in the final stride to take the spoils in the TIERCE HANDICAP at SAINT CLOUD picking up a 45K cheque for his owners. The trainer admited to be delighted with the win as "the race was goal posted since early March".

MORES WELLS AGAIN
16th April 2010
MORES WELLS (SADLER'S WELLS) who is the old boy of the stable, continues his improvement with a cosy win at SAINT CLOUD on tuesday. Ridden by S PASQUIER the 6YO horse will now be aimed at stakes races. On the same card the trainer was "more than pleased" with the 2010 debut of FLYING GRACE (MUHTATHIR) who finished third.

TATTS BREEZE UPS
16th April 2010
The trainer breezed over to NEWMARKET for the sales and picked up a couple of "summer 2YO " fillies by DANSILI and OASIS DREAM. Bought by MAB AGENCY for a new client, both horses are already on their way to HARAS DU MEZERAY for some paddock rest before coming to CHANTILLY.

PATINACK'S FIRST EUROPE WIN
12th April 2010
NATHAN TINKLER from PATINACK FARMS IN AUSTRALIA had their first winner in Europe with HAFJELL yesterday in CHOLET. The 3YO TIGER HILL filly won comfortably on debut and the trainer said it was a "Paris standard filly".

ARTHUR HOYEAU
12th April 2010
The promising young amateur rider whose sire runs ARQANA had his first winner for the stable with KEKOVA (MONTJEU). The 4YO mare won for her 2010 debut and will return to handicap category in Paris.

RICCI GOES FOR THE DJEBEL
3rd April 2010
After an easy workout on the RESERVOIRS gallop this morning, the trainer announced that RICCI will be supplemented for the PRIX DJEBEL next Thursday. The trainer said the "improving horse is so well that he has to take his chance" in this G3 GUINEAS TRIAL.

ARGUN RIVER BREAKS HIS DUCK
29th March 2010
ARGUN RIVER (OASIS DREAM) another ARQANA/MAB AGENCY buy broke his maiden in impressive style winning by 5 lengths in LISIEUX. This was the first winner for ALEXIS ACHARD, stable apprentice who had benefitted from a winter with N.DRYSDALE in California.

WELL DONE GLORIA
29th March 2010
We were all cheering in front of our TV screens to see GLORIA DE CAMPEO win the WORLD CUP in DUBAI. This is the first time that the trophy will be returning to CHANTILLY and huge congratulations to all the PASCAL BARY team.

MORES WELLS REVENGE
27th March 2010
Having lost his previous race in the stewards room, the tough six year old won with ease yesterday at LYON under DAVID BONILLA. MORES WELLS will continue with conditions races before returning to stakes class... The trainer said that the "old boy might surprise us this season".

FIRST WIN FOR PEGUM
25th March 2010
RICHARD PEGUM'S famous silks that won the BREEDERS CUP MARATHON were back in the win circle again with his first winner for the stable. SIDNEY GIRL (AZAMOUR) won in DEAUVILLE today with a patient ride from stable jockey STEPHANE PASQUIER. The filly was bought by DAVID REDVERS at ARQANA BREEZEUPS.

FOUR OUT OF FOUR
22nd March 2010
RICCI (HIGHEST HONOR) continues to impress with his fourth consecutive win at COMPIEGENE today. Stable apprentice MATTHIEU AUTIER has formed a good partnership with the colt, winning for the fourth time. With already 70 000 euros in prizemoney the ARQANA/MAB AGENCY purchase will be aimed at stakes level on his next run.

BUSY WEEK AHEAD
20th March 2010
The weather is improving and the trainer says he has an "interesting week ahead" with runners on most days.

DEAUVILLE GALLOPS
12th March 2010
The trainer took 7 horses up to DEAUVILLE on an overnight trip to gallop on the AW track. Due to the very dry Chantilly weather conditions the horses have been unable to do any fast work. The work riders were delighted to get a "LE DRAKKAR" brunch with the trainer before returning home !

FIRST WINNER OF THE SEASON
6th March 2010
RICCI (HIGHEST HONOR) made it three wins out of three with a wire to wire win in COMPIEGNE today. This was the first winner of the season and the trainer said afterwards "it's nice to be back in the winners' enclosure after a long cold winter".

DOCTOR DINO
5th March 2010
Fans of the globetrotter will be pleased to hear that his first mare has been scanned in foal. Standing at HARAS DU MESNIL the son of MUHTATHIR is covering his first mares at 3000 euros, breeders who still wish to use the stallion this year can contact our office .

CHANTILLY CREME the BRAVEHEART
1st March 2010
The LANSDON ROBBINS'S Kentucky homebred CHANTILLY CREME has been retired from racing and heads up to HARAS DES MONCEAUX in the morning. The game JOHANNESBURG filly won her stakes race last year and put up a very brave performance in the QUEEN MARY at ROYAL ASCOT finishing a very close fifth. RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM thanks the team for all their hard work and wishes her all the best in her new career.

WELCOME TO THE 2010 SEASON
26th February 2010
Welcoming you all back to the new French racing season and we have made some good improvements to the site this year. You can now follow our horses much better with our new interactive link which gives you updated form and pedigree. You can also read the latest news in any language by using our google translation bar. And finally, we would like to say a big hello to all our online international friends and please continue to send your messages and requests...we hope to see you in Chantilly soon.

INTENDED RUNNERS ON DAY ONE
25th February 2010
The Paris flat season kicks off on 5th March in DEAUVILLE, despite the long winter the trainer hopes to have "half a dozen runners" in the first fortnight of racing. Look out for ARGUN RIVER and RICCI in the first week.

TWO WEEK DELAY
17th February 2010
The trainer estimates that the string are "two weeks behind schedule" with the prolonged winter.The main sand tracks remain frozen and 90% of the Chantilly horses are training on one fibresand track...lots of traffic !

CLASSIC ENTRIES
17th February 2010
The French Classic entries were made today and the trainer has submitted "a handful of promising three year olds". ANZAS(ANABAA) ,FRANZISKANER (AZAMOUR), FLYING GRACE ( MUTATHIR), TALL POPPY (GALILEO), and TRISSA (ANABAA) complete the line up.

ANZAS IN DUBAI
10th February 2010
ANZAS (ANABAA) winner of 3 races and of the top earning colts in the country last year has been shipped to Dubai in preparation for the Carnival. The colt will return to the stable for his 3YO campaign.

BACK ON TRACK
26th January 2010
The trainer looked in good spirits this morning as the main team have started cantering following their winter regime. He said earlier that he will "wait a while longer for the fillies" but most of the colts were on the main track this morning. Paris racing resumes in late February.

SPARE A THOUGHT
6th January 2010
While most of us might be complaining about the weather in our warm houses spare a thought for the crew who are excercising the horses. Minus 7° again this morning first lot... and the riders are sporting the latest is ski wear face masks.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
24th December 2009
On behalf of the whole team and my family we would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and successful 2010. Thanks you for all your support and messages throughout the season and looking forward in working together next year.

TRAINER CHOSE THE RIGHT WEEK !
19th December 2009
With heavy snow and minus 7° the trainer chose the right week to take his holidays to the sun with his family. Been a tough week for the crew with all the skiing gear been worn for exercise...everyone is looking forward to their Christmas break.

SIX OUT OF SEVEN
26th November 2009
ARBAT BELLO made all the running today to take the spoils and his owner VALENTIN BUKHTOYAROV has recorded six wins with his last seven runners....an impressive strike rate !

DOUBLE WHAMMEY
22nd November 2009
DIVAPOUR (DAYLAMI) won in dominent style at LYON PARILLY yesterday. The AGA KHAN STUDS 2YO homebred looks a good prospect for next season. MORES WELLS managed to beat the judge to take the spoils in a tight finish in the LISTED GRAND PRIX. However the stewards were less forthcoming and he was demoted to second, which the trainer described as a "harsh decision".

FIVE FROM FIVE
13th November 2009
The stable is finishing the season on a promising note with its last five runners all taking the honours. ANZAS (ANABAA) was recording his third win of the season at MAISONS LAFFITTE today with an easy 6 length win.

2YO DOUBLE
9th November 2009
FRANZISKANER (AZAMOUR) won on debut at DURTAL yesterday. The KILDARAGH STUD homebred was the third winner out of the same mare for the trainer. RICCI (HIGHEST HONOR) was a back to back winner at LYON.

MUD LOVER
3rd November 2009
ARBAT BELLO (ANABAA) took the trophy in the handicap at MAISONS LAFFITTE today under a confident wire to wire ride from RONAN THOMAS. The trainer said the conditions were "like a bog". More rain due later this week !

BLUE ROCKIES MAKES IT FOUR
2nd November 2009
BLUE ROCKIES (ROCK OF GIBRALTAR) won in brave fashion to take the podium in MAISONS LAFFITTE on friday. Ridden by STEPHANE PASQUIER the game 5YO was winning his fourth race of the season.

RICCI SCORES
28th October 2009
MATTHIEU AUTIER rode his first winner for the stable with a province win with RICCI (HIGHEST HONOR). Matthieu is in his first season as the stable apprentice and after a series of placed horses he was keen to get "off the mark".

BACK ONLINE
14th October 2009
Apologies to our regular readers of lastest news, due to admin problems our site can now resume normal service.

KEKOVA 40-1 winner
14th October 2009
KEKOVA (MONTJEU) won in impressive style by 4L yesterday at LONGCHAMP. She became the first winner for her owner breeder and despite a slow start to her career is one to follow for the autumn.

FORTY CANDLES
12th September 2009
The trainer said he was "feeling old" this morning on the day of his fortieth birthday... fortunately he could comiserate with his twin brother TOBY.

KEENELAND USA
12th September 2009
The trainer is leaving to KEENELAND for the yearling sales tomorrow. Those wanting to contact Richard can call him on the mobile or get the pedigree lists from Anne in the office. His intention is to return with some fillies.

FLYING GRACE
4th September 2009
Jockey RONAN THOMAS described FLYING GRACE (MUHTATHIR) as the best 2YO he had ridden all term. The filly finished second headed in the final strides by an impressive Aga Khan bred filly. The trainer described her as "very talented".

DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE
21st August 2009
Its the busiest time of the year for the trainer with the sales and racing and lots of driving. A massive weekend ahead for the team with ANZAS and CHANTILLY CREME with "big chances" to pick up their stakes races.

2YO LISTED WINNER
3rd August 2009
CHANTILLY CREME (JOHANNESBURG) won her stakes race yesterday ridden by RONAN THOMAS in LA TESTE BORDEAUX. The filly was "brave" to head the SIR MARK PRESCOTT trained filly in the last quarter. The LANSDON ROBBINS homebred is currently the 4th highest 2YO earner in the country.

BLUE ROCKIES IN 36° HOT
30th July 2009
"It was the first time we showered a horse entirely minutes before saddling" to battle the extreme 36° temperatures in Vichy yesterday. But BLUE ROCKIES (ROCK OF GIBRALTAR) recorded his third win of the season picking up nearly € 20 000 in prizemoney.

THE LAUNCH OF TWICE
23rd July 2009
RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM has announced the launch of TWICE today. This new multiple ownership concept should attract all owners who want to pool their resources. The trainer described TWICE as "ten people, ten horses, pay TWICE, get paid TWICE, do it TWICE". Those people wanting more information should contact Anne in the office who will send you all the details.

ANZAS
18th July 2009
ANZAS (ANABAA) took his young career earnings past the 60 000 euros marker from his first three runs with another convincing win today at MAISONS LAFFITTE. The ARQANA/MAB AGENCY connection worked again as the colt is now being aimed "for a stakes race in DEAUVILLE".

SIX SECONDS IN A ROW
13th July 2009
ZOMORRODA (CHINEUR) completed a unique stat in richardgibsonracing by finishing second yesterday. This was our fifth consecutive second from our last five starters...the trainer has to change his lucky tie !

FIRST 2YO GROUP RACE
5th July 2009
CHANTILLY CREME (JOHANNESBURG) was just headed in the first 2YO group race of the season finishing second. The LANSDON ROBBINS homebred was unlucky in ROYAL ASCOT not to get a podium such it was just reward to pick up valuable blacktype.

SECONDITUS
3rd July 2009
The trainer said he might have to "change the colour of his socks" as the third consecutive runner has also finished second. HELP FROM HEAVEN (TITUS LIVIUS) still has her maiden tag but ran a good race yesterday in MAISONS LAFFITTE and could be directed straight to stakes company next time out.

HOT DAMM HOT
30th June 2009
It didn't seem that long ago that we were complaining about the frost ! Now its 30° plus which is causing problems. Its showertime twice a day for the horses and we are now training at 05H00...so don't call the trainer in early afternoon as he might be snoring !

ANZAS CONFIRMS HIS TALENT
23rd June 2009
ANZAS (ANABAA) won the MAISONS LAFITTE 2YO maiden in a good style winning by 3 lengths under a confident S PASQUIER ride. The ARQANA buy was confirming his good debut earlier in the month when finishing second. The trainer said afterwards he "was a talented colt who will be aimed for Deauville".

GOOD ROYAL ASCOT RUN
18th June 2009
CHANTILLY CREME ran a big race in the QUEEN MARY STAKES and was beaten in the photo for third place.

MORE STAKES SUCCESS
18th June 2009
LADOGA (EXCEED AND EXCELL) finished second in the first 2YO stakes race of the season.The ARQANA buy was beaten by a "special colt" and will be one to watch in stakes races over 1200m.On the same card LAGAN (MARJU) won comfortably to record his second win of the season.

ROYAL ASCOT PLANS
9th June 2009
The trainer confirmed today that CHANTILLY CREME (JOHANNESBURG) will take her chance in the QUEEN MARY STAKES ridden by STEPHANE PASQUIER. The Kentucky homebred filly of LANSDON ROBBINS won her "LONGCHAMP debut in a good time and deserves her chance in this prestigious event".

WANT TO WIN A CLASSIC
8th June 2009
ARQANA DEAUVILLE AUGUST SALE is the source of the FRENCH DERBY once again. Full marks to all the winning connections, but a special bravo to ANNA SUNDSTROM with her team HOGDALA who bred and consigned LE HAVRE.

FIVE LENGTH WINNER
28th May 2009
FRESH PRINCESS (DAI JIN) won by 5 lengths at SAINT CLOUD today. The 3YO filly was carrying the famous silks of DOCTOR DINO and was ridden by stable jockey STEPHANE PASQUIER.

LADOGA MAKES IT FIVE FROM FIVE
16th May 2009
LADOGA (EXCEED AND EXCEL) won her debut in impressive fashion in MAISONS LAFFITTE today. The ARQANA filly won 29 750 euros and will be aimed at stakes races next month. The trainer described her as "talented and fast". The last five Paris runners from the stable have all won !!

ANOTHER PASQUIER DOUBLE
12th May 2009
BLUE ROCKIES (ROCK OF GIBRALTAR) and DIAMOND MASK (IRON MASK) completed another S.PASQUIER double for the yard at SAINT CLOUD today. The stable is hitting top form with its last 4 runners in Paris all entering the winning enclosure.

270 DAYS LAY OFF WINNER
8th May 2009
YES MATE (LORD OF MEN) came off a nine month layoff to land the spolis in the PRIX MONTGRESIN in CHANTILLY today. The 3YO filly was paddock rested all winter and powered home in the silks of MARC ANTOINE BERGHGRACHT. Ronan THOMAS onboard continues his good form for the stable.

FIRST 2YO RUNNER IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE
7th May 2009
CHANTILLY CREME (JOHANNESBURG) won in impressive fashion in her LONGCHAMP conditions race beating 5 previous winners. LANSDON ROBBINS' Kentucky homebred will be aimed in a stakes race next month. The trainer was "delighted" with the first 2YO runner of the season, which "bodes well for the future".

ARQANA BREEZEUPS
7th May 2009
The trainer has already viewed many of the ARQANA 2YO's and is sorting out vets and clocking times for the saturday sale. Richard can be contacted directly on his mobile at the sale, which he feels "should be good value this year". Tel + 33 608 615 788

LAGAN THIRD TIME LUCKY
4th May 2009
After two encouraging placed runs in the provinces, LAGAN (MARJU) won convincingly in NANTES on saturday ridden by RONAN THOMAS. The progressive 3YO will be aimed at Paris conditions races.

DOCTOR DINO LEAVES FOR STUD
22nd April 2009
DOCTOR DINO left this morning to HARAS DU MESNIL, under the care of HENRI and ANTOINETTE DEVIN. The trainer was "delighted that the horse is going to such good international breeders".

MORES WELLS
22nd April 2009
MORES WELLS (SADLER'S WELLS) is due to kick off his campaign in the VASE D'ARGENT in TOULOUSE ridden by CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLON. The 5YO will have first time blinkers over this 2000m trip.The trainer described the horse as a "bit rusty" and will improve a lot for the run.

TRANK
20th April 2009
Many of the visitors to the yard will be saddened to hear of the passing on of TRANK, the old dog that greeted them on their arrival in the yard. For fourteen years he was never kicked or trodden on by a horse which itself was amazingly fortunate....only the postman will be smiling tonight !

TATTS BREEZE UPS
17th April 2009
The trainer spent a couple of days at the breeze up sale in TATTS. Heading to Chantilly are a nice DANEHILL DANCER colt (lot 143) and a sharp WHIPPER filly (lot 146). The trainer was also underbidder on the top lot and described the market as "very strong for the top performers". The nightwatchman was very surprised to see the trainer arrive at 3H00 in the yard after driving back from Newmarket... and on his hack a few hours later for first lot!!!

ARBAT BELLO SCORES
6th April 2009
ARBAT BELLO (ANABAA) won his maiden yesterday at MOULINS picking up the 10,000 winning cheque. This was the first win for the BUKHTOYAROV colours after a series of eight second places !

DOCTOR DINO FANMAIL
3rd April 2009
It's been really touching to receive all of Doctor Dino's fanmail (as far away as Australia, South Africa and even Algeria) and we really want to thank all those people who have been in touch. The good news is that MAB AGENCY has received plenty of interest concerning his stud career and we hope to make an announcement next week.

DOCTOR DINO HAS BEEN RETIRED
1st April 2009
The stable has announced this morning the retirement of their champion DOCTOR DINO due to a tendon injury after his previous race. The trainer thanked and praised the "dedication and precision" of his excercise rider ERIC GANDON and OLIVIER PESLIER who was "superlative" as his big race jockey. The trainer simply said "DOCTOR DINO gave us everything and more and has taken us to a level of global racing that you could only dream about. We are very grateful to DR MARTINEZ SALMEAN for sending us DOCTOR DINO and we wish the horse a happy and successful stallion career."

LUCKY NO. 13
26th March 2009
Race fever is hotting up in Dubai with the draws announced last night. OLIVIER PESLIER seemed perfectly happy with his 13 stall. ERIC GANDON put the horse through his final paces this morning in the pouring rain. The forecast is not good so the trainer is keeping his fingers crossed that track conditions are not affected for saturday's showpiece.

PASQUIER ST CLOUD DOUBLE
24th March 2009
STEPHANE PASQUIER completed his first double for the stable with comfortable wins on BLUE ROCKIES (ROCK OF GILBRATAR) and MIXEDUP (OCEAN OF WISDOM) at ST CLOUD yesterday. The trainer said the" stable in form bodes well for the weekend".

GREEN LIGHT
23rd March 2009
ERIC GANDON reported all is well with DOCTOR DINO on his arrival in DUBAI. The 7YO seems to have settled in well to his familiar surroundings. He "stretched his legs" on the main track this morning and the trainer will be there on tuesday morning for his first canter.

DOCTOR SETS OFF TO DUBAI
20th March 2009
In freezing early morning temperatures DOCTOR DINO and of course ERIC GANDON are headed to the Belgium airport for their DUBAI flight. Both will look forward to warmer weather next week !

THURLOE FRANCE
20th March 2009
The famous UK syndicate of THURLOE THOROUGHBREDS are arriving for their annual Chantilly visit. NICKY and JAMES STAFFORD have been very busy organising travel, and of course the menus and wine lists !

LYON, STRASBOURG, ROME
17th March 2009
Plenty of travelling for the team this week with ARBAT BELLO (ANABAA) running in LYON on thursday. FRESH PRINCESS (DAI JIN) will debut in STRASBOURG the following day and CARVED EMERALD (PIVOTAL) is heading to ROME in an attempt to pick up some valuable blacktype.

DOCTOR DINO'S PREP
12th March 2009
ERIC GANDON reported all was well with his globetrotter after galloping left handed on the CHANTILLY racecourse. Thanks to the Chantilly clerk of the Course, MATTHIEU VINCENT, the track was opened specifically for the Doctor in his prep for the DUBAI SHEEMA CLASSIC.

FROGSRACING.COM
12th March 2009
FROGSRACING.COM - Here is a new website to check out for those that follow French Racing closely but have a problem with the lingo. Well respected journalist EMMANUEL ROUSSEL has just launched his site and it's full of interesting articles.

VERBA STAKES WIN
8th March 2009
VERBA (ANABAA) won the PRIX ALTIPAN LISTED RACE at ST CLOUD yesterday becoming the first winner for the team in 2009. The attractive grey 4YO mare was carrying the colours of the MORDUKHOVITCH/ BUKHTOYAROV partnership and she will be aimed at the EDMOND BLANC G3 in three week time.

BUSY FIRST WEEK
27th February 2009
The trainer is expecting a busy first week of the Paris season with DIAMOND MASK kicking off the team with its first start of the year on monday. Other intended runners in the first week include VERA'S FUN, CARVED EMERALD, BLUE ROCKIES, OLGA D'OR, MIXEDUP and VERBA.

TURF GALLOPS OPEN
21st February 2009
The trainer took a team of horses to the turf gallops for the first time of the season.These horses will be running in the first week of March. Last year Chantilly training centre reported that there were over 20 000 times that horses galloped on the grass. It is to their credit that the track remains in such good condition.

FIRST WINNER WITHOUT A RUNNER
18th February 2009
RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM was surprised to learn today that they had their first winner of the term without going to the racetrack ! LE XENAKIS (ANABAA BLUE) finished second in COMPIEGNE in late October and the trainer was informed by FRANCE GALOP this morning that the winner of the race was disqualified for prohibited substances. The official result means that LE XENAKIS is the winner of the race and the owner has been credited with the winning prizemoney....a lucky story to start the season !

ST MORITZ PLAN
12th February 2009
The MORDUKHOVITCH/BUKHTOYAROV partnership is keen to take up the exciting challenge of running in the GRAND PRIX DE ST MORITZ with BLUE ROCKIES. Final plans have been delayed until a further report on the track conditions. Last week the lake was not completely frozen and there was only racing on a 800m straight ! The trainer will make a final decision next week to insure full safety for the horse and jockey.

FIRST RUNERS GETTING PREPPED
12th February 2009
With the PARIS 2009 season opening up at the end of the month, the trainer is starting to work the first runners of the year. Expect to see BLUE ROCKIES, MIXEDUP, VERBA, ALLEZ LOULOU, FRESH PRINCESS and VERA'S FUN to represent the yard in the first days of racing.

FIBRESAND TRACK ONLY
3rd February 2009
Despite snow and freezing temperatures the horses have been able to train on the Fibresand track. The Chantilly galop team have been working 24/7 to keep everything open. No more emails please from Down Under boasting about your swimming pools being too hot !!

MORES WELLS
24th January 2009
MORES WELLS (SADLER'S WELLS) is among the latest new recruits for the team this season. The 5YO arrived in great condition and was third in the IRISH CHAMPION STAKES last year. He continues to race for the Iona Equine silks.

NEW HORSE PROGRESS SERVICE
21st January 2009
ANNE in the office is updating a new horse progress service for the owners and the professionals linked to that horse.Those wishing to be added on the email list should contact Anne for updates and photos.

MINUS 14°
7th January 2009
Spare a thought for our hard working crew who are battling against record low temperatures in Chantilly. Their skiing gear with masks and balaclavas are worn during training to keep warm during excercise. The Chantilly galop team are working against the clock to keep the tracks open.

DOCTOR DINO ALL SET FOR 2009
5th January 2009
The owners have decided to keep the 7YO in training after a long discussion with the trainer, who reported that the horse had recovered well since HK. The main goal for the season would be to defend his HK title for a record third time. The connections hope that DOCTOR DINO will be able to run in SHEEMA CLASSIC in DUBAI in March.

TYNEDALE SOLD TO GODOLPHIN
5th January 2009
The promising 2YO colt by MUHTATHIR has been sold privately to GOLDOPHIN. The trainer said that he feels the "same way as a football manager when he loses one of his best players." RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM wishes TYNEDALE and his new connections all the best for next season.

OUR BEST WISHES
23rd December 2008
The entire team and all the horses wish you a very Happy Christmas ! See you all in 2009 !

HOME SWEET HOME
17th December 2008
The KING OF KONG has arrived safely back at base thanks to BBA and HIPAVIA. ERIC GANDON was still smiling but perhaps looking more tired than the Champ.

THE LEGEND
15th December 2008
DOCTOR DINO got up in the last stride to win the HONG KONG VASE for the consecutive time. In a tantilisingly close finish the 6YO just got up from a masterful OLIVIER PESLIER ride. Racing fans all over the world cheered him home and they will be pleased to hear all is well with the CHAMPION this morning.

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH
15th December 2008
The trainer wants to thank all those people who sent very kind texts and emails from around the world. We received messages all the way from Australia, Dubai, Russia, Argentina, Malaysia, Lithuania and of course back home in Europe !

DRAWN WIDE AGAIN
11th December 2008
XAVIER MARTINEZ SALMEAN drew the 12 out of 13 in the gates for the big race on sunday. The owners's son was "strangled" by the trainer, who described the draw as a "disadvantage". DOCTOR DINO is favourite for the race.

DOCTOR DINO AND ERIC GANDON
8th December 2008
ERIC GANDON and DOCTOR DINO have settled in well in their defence of the HONG KONG VASE title. Many thanks to CATHAY PACIFIC for sorting out ERIC's lost luggage as he was concerned that he was missing all his training gear !

SPANU COMEBACK
25th November 2008
FREDERIC SPANU entered the winning enclosure with MIXEDUP at ST CLOUD today after a 6 month layoff through injury. The trainer was "delighted" and "admired" the fighting spirit of the jockey through his long comeback months.

LAST TURF RUNNERS OF THE SEASON
22nd November 2008
VERBA (ANAABA) and CARVED EMERALD (PIVOTAL) line up in the PRIX CERES Listed race at ST CLOUD and are the last turf runners of the season. VERBA justifies favouritism and CARVED EMERALD is being prepped for stakes races in DEAUVILLE.

DOCTOR DINO is HONG KONG BOUND
22nd November 2008
DOCTOR DINO is getting his passport stamped for HONG KONG to defend his title in the HONG KONG VASE. OLIVIER PESLIER is currently in JAPAN but is confirmed as his regular partner on the 14th December. The horse leaves PARIS 9 days pre race.

EXCITING NEW SQUAD
10th November 2008
The yearlings are arriving every week already broken in from the Normandy studfarms. The team is very excited about the new 35 squad and the trainer rates them "as the best team he has ever had"... so roll on 2009.

BRAVE EFFORT
6th November 2008
After clocking an increbile 58.6 secs for the first 1000M in the MELBOURNE CUP, VAREVEES went down fighting in the last 300m. The trainer said he had "taken a lot of positives from the whole trip" and is planning to return next year if he finds a horse with the "right credentials".

MELBOURNE FOREVER
6th November 2008
The trainer wanted to express his thanks to all those people Down Under who make the MELBOURNE CUP such a special day. It really is a "fantastic and unique experience".

DRAWN OUT IN THE STICKS
2nd November 2008
VAREVEES has drawn 22 out of 23 in the race that stops a country Down Under. She becomes the first French trained horse to compete in the Melbourne Cup. The trainer has said she faces a "massive challenge" but will gain a lot of positives from the trip as he plans to target the race in future years.

CRAIG WILLIAMS GETS THE THUMBS UP
26th October 2008
CRAIG WILLIAMS has been booked to ride VAREVEES in the MELBOURNE CUP. The filly has really enjoyed her new enviroment so the team is optimistic that the filly can recapture her Group 3 autumn form.

THE GIRLS DOWN UNDER
22nd October 2008
"The girls" Stephanie Gandon and Julie Harrison are with VAREVEES in MELBOURNE. The 5YO mare is starting to thrive and has been pleasing her team on the gallops and is "relaxed and well". The trainer goes down at the weekend to see her final prep gallop.

VERBA'S BACK
16th October 2008
VERBA (ANABAA) came off a six month layoff and almost took the spoils in the SAINT CYR Listed Race at CHANTILLY today. She was just touched off in the finish and the 3YO filly who beat EQUIANO ealier in the season is sure to be back in the winning enclosure in the near future.

TYNEDALE IMPRESSES
15th October 2008
TYNEDALE (MUTATHIR) won very easily at LONGCHAMP yesterday . The 2YO colt coming off the back of a 10 length win impressed all with another 7 length win. The trainer described him as "classic potential" and no fixed plans have been made about his next start.

VAREVEES GOES DOWN UNDER
10th October 2008
VAREVEES (KAYHASI) has embarked on her MELBOURNE CUP challenge. The 5YO mare becomes the first ever French trained horse to race in AUSTRALIA. She will be accompanied by assistant trainer STEPHANIE GANDON and her rider JULIE HARRISON. We will keep you posted on her progress.

DOCTOR'S TWO YEAR REIGN ENDS
6th October 2008
DOCTOR DINO'S TWO YEAR REIGN of finishing in the first three ended in TORONTO on sunday. The slow paced race sitting in last postion didn't suit the horse who had to make an early effort to catch the leaders. The trainer said "c'est la vie... we hope to get him back into top shape for HONG KONG."

ZARKAVA
6th October 2008
ZARKAVA'S ARC WIN was a unique and she will go down in history as one of the best mares to grace the FRENCH TURF. Many congratulations to all her team who was involved from the breeding shed to the winning enclosure !

ALEKSANDER IVANSKOY
1st October 2008
Becomes the first Russian jockey to ride in France on friday at ST CLOUD. We need a translator for the orders so any help out there would be grateful !

ERIC GANDON REPORT
1st October 2008
ERIC GANDON is becoming a familiar face to racing photographers around the world. DOCTOR DINO'S work partner has reported all is well with his champion in his prep for the big race on saturday.

LANFRANCO DETTORI
25th September 2008
RICHARDGIBSONRACING.COM announced this morning that FRANKIE DETTORI will ride DOCTOR DINO in the PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL in TORONTO.

TORONTO, COLOGNE and NEWMARKET
24th September 2008
Busy week with DOCTOR DINO headed to TORONTO at the weekend. We have also RIOKA and LUMIERE NOIRE heading to COLOGNE to pick up some blacktype. Furthermore VAREVEES left with the yard hack, SAHIB this morning to start her long trip Down Under. She will quarantine in NEWMARKET.

BLACK AND GREEN DOGS !
22nd September 2008
Its the new painting season and the terriers have paint smudges all over them ! Over 100 litres of paint is being used to prepare the yard for the new yearlings arriving next month. Even the trainer spent his sunday afternoon mucking in !

VAREVEES SHINES IN CHANTILLY
22nd September 2008
VAREVEES(KAHYASI) worked under THIERRY JARNET this morning wearing first time blinkers; She powered away from her sparring partners to book her place on the plane to MELBOURNE. The jockey was "delighted" with her work and it looks like the 5YO mare is starting to blossom at the right time.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL
22nd September 2008
DOCTOR DINO is being targeted for the PATTISON 71st running of the CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL on 4th October. The globetrotter is getting his passport stamped again and is due to flyout on Sunday morning. The trainer announced that he would only change plans in the event of heavy rain in TORONTO.

KEENELAND SALES
12th September 2008
The trainer has just returned from a couple of days at the KEENELAND sales, where he returned with a JOHANNESBURG colt and filly.

TEN LENGTHS MAIDEN WIN
5th September 2008
TYNEDALE (MUTHATHIR) broke his maiden by 10 lengths today in VICHY. The ARQANA 2YO powered home with a wire to wire win under the inform MAXIME FOULON. SH ALMADDAH's colt will be entered for the stakes races in the fall.

DOCTOR GOES TO THE BEACH
29th August 2008
DOCTOR DINO is settling down well in his prep for the Grand Prix on sunday. The trainer was present to oversee training this morning under the Deauville sunshine.

STRONG TEAM FOR THE LAST WEEKEND
29th August 2008
LUMIERE NOIRE, BELLE FAMILLE, DOCTOR DINO and MIXEDUP have good entries on the last weekend of Deauville.

IMPRESSIVE CARVED EMERALD
22nd August 2008
CARVED EMERALD (PIVOTAL) won her maiden in quite spectacular fashion in Deauville yesterday. With 300m to go in last position she burst through under an inspired ride from MAXIME FOULON, to win in a 3 horse photo finish. She will be one to watch in stakes races in the fall.

DOCTOR DINO IN DEAUVILLE
22nd August 2008
The trainer has announced this morning that if the ground dries up in Deauville, the multiple group one winning globetrotter will line up in the GRAND PRIX DE DEAUVILLE. With the famous Normandy rain it looks like it's going to be a last minute decision.

DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE DEAUVILLE
18th August 2008
Its been the busiest month of the season with racing and sales all week. ILIE NASTASE (ROYAL APPLAUSE) just missed out in a photo in the inaugural running of the HERMES CUP in DEAUVILLE. On the sales front, the trainer has been busy stocking up for next season with yearlings by MUTHATIR, AMERICAN POST, ANABAA, GREEN TUNE etc etc. Please contact Anne for details and photos.

FOULON MAKES IT 4 OUT OF 5
7th August 2008
MAXIME FOULON rode his 4th winner from 5 rides for the stable with an impressive win in the 13 500 conditions race at Vichy today. RIOKA (CAPTAIN RIO) was winning for the second time for the MAUREEN SHENKMAN colours.

AUSTRALIAN RACE ENTRIES
1st August 2008
VAREVEES (KAHYASI), BELLE FAMILLE (LINAMIX) and DOCTOR DINO have all been entered for the CUP FESTIVAL in the autumn. As quarantine will be a complex matter the trainer is "keeping his plans open".

TURKEY COMES TO CHANTILLY
1st August 2008
The trainer is hosting a breakfast for the TURKISH RACING DELEGATION who are on a recce to provide information about their GROUP RACES in September.

BLUE ROCKIES
23rd July 2008
BLUE ROCKIES (ROCK OF GIBRALTAR) scored at the weekend for the MORDUKHOVITCH/BUKHTOYAROV partnership. The 4YO made all the running under TEDDY RICHER for a cosy win at SAINT MALO.

GERMAN STAKES SUCCESS
13th July 2008
LUMIERE NOIRE (DASHING BLADE) won her first stakes win at HANNOVER today under a confident wire to wire ride from TEDDY RICHER. The 4YO HARAS DU MEZERAY bred was winning her fifth career start.

RAIDING PARTIES
8th July 2008
LUMIERE NOIRE (DASHING BLADE) will be taking the long trip to HANNOVER in her bid to pick up some blacktype. The HARAS DU MEZERAY homebred is aiming for her fifth career win. Nearer to home CARVED EMERALD (PIVOTAL) will debut at FOLKESTONE over 1400m on thursday. Both fillies will be ridden by TEDDY RICHER.

THIRD TOP 2YO
2nd July 2008
YES MATE (LORD OF MEN) became the third top earning 2YO in the country, with her comfortable win yesterday in COMPIEGNE. The filly was recording her second win and will now be aimed for the Prix du Calvados (G3) in DEAUVILLE. Another winning ARQANA purchase from MAB AGENCY.

BRONZE MEDAL
30th June 2008
DOCTOR DINO ran another brave race continuing his incredible record of finishing in the first three in his last nine Group One starts. Although badly placed in the race he was never going to challenge the impressive YOUMZAIN. His many fans will be pleased to hear that he looks in good shape this morning... so we will see in due course where he is headed next.

GRAND PRIX DE SAINT CLOUD
25th June 2008
DOCTOR DINO is gearing up for another big race this weekend at ST CLOUD. OLIVER PESLIER is "excited" about the race and the prep for the 6YO has been very straightforward since the CHANTILLY win. With hot weather forecasted and a star studded field it promises to be another great race.

PURPLE PATCH
19th June 2008
The horses are in top form and the stable is currently hitting a purple patch. The last 50 runners have boasted a 18.7% strike rate with nearly 70% of all runners finishing in the prizemoney.

ILIE NASTASE ace win
18th June 2008
JOHN LIVOCK's 4YO won his 4th career win under a confident ride from TEDDY RICHER at MAISONS LAFITTE today. First time blinkers did the trick for the ARQANA colt bought by CHARLIE GORDON WATSON. Trainer describes him as "an improving miler for Deauville".

FIRST WINNER
13th June 2008
MARC ANTOINE BERGHGRACHT toasted his first winner in his silks with YES MATE (LORD OF MEN). The 2YO filly won on her third start and the trainer described her as "black type standard" and "one to watch in DEAUVILLE ". Another ARQANA buy from MAB AGENCY.

BIG CAP WIN
6th June 2008
LUMIERE NOIRE (DASHING BLADE) won the big 'cap wire to wire in CHANTILLY. The 4YO was scoring her third win for TEDDY RICHER in the famous HARAS DU MEZERAY gold and black silks and will now be aimed for listed races in Germany.

8TH CAREER WIN for the DOCTOR
2nd June 2008
DOCTOR DINO won the GRAND PRIX DE CHANTILLY ridden by OLIVIER PESLIER. The multiple group one winner was having his first French race in over 14 months to record his 8th career win and nearing 2M euros in prizemoney !

RIOKA and CHAMPAGNE !
29th May 2008
RIOKA (CAPTAIN RIO) is no longer the bridesmaid! This tough 3YO filly hadn't been out of the first three in all of her 7 starts (stakes placed) but won comfortably the 11 000 euros maiden today at SAINT CLOUD. The MAUREEN SHENKMAN colours were winning for the first time so watch out for the champagne celebrations tonight!

GRAND PRIX DE CHANTILLY
27th May 2008
The trainer has announced that DOCTOR DINO (MUTHATHIR) is "very likely" to make his reappearance in the GRAND PRIX DE CHANTILLY. The 6YO horse will have to be supplemented for the race only if the forecast is good .

Busy DERBY DAY
27th May 2008
The stable is gearing up with an impressive team on FRENCH DERBY DAY on Sunday 1st June. OLIVIER PESLIER has been booked with 3 rides on DOCTOR DINO, VERBA and BLUE ROCKIES. CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLON has been booked to ride NINKA and VAREVEES. This 5YO mare is making her debut for the stable and is in great shape to contest the GRAND PRIX DE CHANTILLY.

CROISSANTS galore
24th May 2008
Croissants and pains au chocolat are delivered to the stable after a win and RICHHILL LADY (MARK OF ESTEEM) easy score at SAINT CLOUD provided a hearty breakfast for the team.

TEDDY RICHER on form
19th May 2008
TEDDY RICHER won again yesterday at LIGNIERES with MIXEDUP (OCEAN OF WISDOM). The 4YO was winning his second race for RUPERT STEPHENSON, who was one of the first owners in the yard. Don't forget this horse's name for the DEAUVILLE meeting !

ZANNKIYA wins on debut
13th May 2008
ZANNKIYA (SENDAWAR) wins on debut ridden by T. RICHER at NORT SUR ERDRE racetrack. Trainer described it as a "proud moment" as the filly was his first winner for the famous Aga Khan silks.

DOCTOR DINO at CHANTILLY
13th May 2008
DOCTOR DINO (MUTHATIR) is gearing up for his European reappearance with a good racecourse gallop ridden by Olivier PESLIER. The six year old multiple group one winner powered away from his sparring partners.

LINGFIELD GROUP 3
9th May 2008
VERBA (ANAABA) will be ridden by the champion jockey S. PASQUIER in Lingfield on Saturday. The 1400m straight track will suit the filly.

FRENCH 1000 GUINEAS
9th May 2008
LESSING (ORPEN) is a confirmed runner in the French Guineas at LONGCHAMP. She will be ridden by J AUGE and carries the same silks as DOCTOR DINO. Trainer describes her as an improving type who has a good each way chance.

Impressive ALTAN
6th May 2008
ALTAN (ROCK OF GIBRALTAR) won the 12 000 condition race by an impressive 3 lengths. Running only his second start, this ARQANA colt has been earmarked by the trainer as one to follow. He is entered in the Prix de la Jonchere (G3).

NICO DE BOINVILLE debut
6th May 2008
NICO DE BOINVILLE, our 2008 pupil assistant, had his first rides as a French Gentleman Amateur Rider. Finishing a respectable 3rd with BLUE ROCKIES and 2nd on COMMON PURPOSE at FONTAINEBLEAU, Nico returned with a bleeding nose after his first ride and this talented amateur is already looking for new rides next weekend !

Spanish 2000 Guineas
30th April 2008
ZALIYM (CADEAU GENEREUX) leaves our stable on thursday morning in his bid to become the first French trained winner of this Madrid showpiece. There is about 1800 kms of travel so we are hoping that the 3YO can cope with the long trip. He will be ridden by local jockey R. Borrego.

Breeze ups
21st April 2008
It's been a busy breeze up week in both TATTERSALLS and ARQANA. Despite the strong UK market we came back with a sharp looking ACCLAMATION colt. MAB AGENCY bought the sales topper MEDAGLIA D'ORO filly and a really smart ANABAA colt and both are settling in well.

LESSING in Guineas Trial
14th April 2008
LESSING (ORPEN) was close 3rd in the PRIX DE LA GROTTE (G3) behind the impressive ZARKAVA. LESSING has continued to improve and the trainer is aiming for PRIX SANDRINGHAM (G2) on FRENCH DERBY day as an objective. LESSING is one to follow as she may well run in America later in the season.

Looking for new recruits
13th April 2008
Richard will be in Newmarket for the TATTERSALLS BREEZE UP SALES and he's looking for several recruits to boost his 2YO team. The sale has recently produced some 2YO Group winners. The following weekend is the ARQANA equivalent at ST CLOUD where Richard will be looking for some french bred fillies. www.tattersalls.com and www.arqana.com show full catalogues. Those interested in the sales should contact Richard on his mobile or ask Anne in the office for Richard's short list.

VERBA wins at Maisons Laffitte
7th April 2008
VERBA (Anabaa), 3rd in the Prix Miesque (G3) last year, won the conditions race in testing conditions (snowing ! ) over 1200m ridden by THIERRY THULLIEZ. She won 29 000 euros, which is a good example of the 63% French Bred premiums on offer. The filly is under the joint ownership of V. BUKHTOYAROV and E. MORDUKHOVITCH and she was bought at the DEAUVILLE ARQANA Sales by MAB AGENCY. The filly is entered in both the English and Irish 1000 GUINEAS so she will be one to follow !

SANDOWN PARK comes to town
2nd April 2008
DAVID MACKINNON, MD and Racing Director of Sandown Park and clerk of the course ANDREW COOPER accompanied by JOHNNO SPENCER visited the yard and the prestigious training track facilities. They generously hosted a foie gras dinner to promote the CORAL ECLIPSE G1 where many other Chantilly professionals were present.

DOCTOR DINO grabs bronze medal in Dubai
31st March 2008
DOCTOR DINO was third in the SHEEMA CLASSIC (G1) ridden by OLIVIER PESLIER where he won 500,000 USD in prize money. Another great run from the globe trotting veteran and both the trainer and the jockey felt that with a better draw (15/16) he would have improved his post position. ERIC GANDON phoned in to say that the horse has taken his race well. We will wait until he is back home before making any future race plans.

stakes winner settling in well
24th March 2008
LESSING (Orpen) winner of Prix Ronde Nuit (L) in Deauville has arrived in good health. YAN DUREPAIRE leading spanish trainer in Madrid has done a great job with the filly and we hope to maintain her good race record!

DOCTOR DINO set sails
21st March 2008
DOCTOR DINO left the yard this morning in a hail storm on his way to Dubai. ERIC GANDON his excercice rider and AYMERIC CANDAS (travelling head man) accompanied the horse in the HIPAVIA horsevan to Bruxelles airport.

Bienvenue !
13th March 2008
I hope with this "latest news section" that our online friends of the stable will be able to follow our progress throughout the year. As this is the first entry I would like to welcome all our new and existing clients for the 2008 season and our team looks forward to the challenges and excitements that lie ahead.

New Assistant
12th March 2008
ANNE VANAPEREN is here in the office and she welcomes your enquiries (richard.gibson@wanadoo.fr) and looks forward in answering any emails or questions you may have about the site. It is our intention for the site to be bilingual, so our apologies to our French readers for the delay !

2008 Jockey plans
11th March 2008
Our jockey plans remain unchanged from last year, in that we hope that OLIVIER PESLIER and THIERRY THULLIEZ will be available as much as possible, and we also welcome CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLION to the team. TEDDY RICHER, my apprentice of last season has just lost his claim and he will continue to ride the majority of the province runners.

Coming soon, Staff monthly spotlight
11th March 2008
This year, we will inform online readers about members of staff. There will be a monthly spotlight on someone on the team and explanations on what their job involves.

2008 classic entries
7th March 2008
We have made less classic entries for the 3YO's than in previous years.

VERBA (Anabaa) is entered in English and Irish 1000 GUINEAS.

Other classic entries include RED CATTIVA (Red Ransom) and SOTTOVOCE (Xaar).

DOCTOR DINO in Dubai
7th March 2008
DOCTOR DINO (Muhtathir), the yard flagbearer of 2007 (MAN O WAR G1, HONG KONG VASE G1) remains in training and is already well advanced in his preparation for the SHEEMA CLASSIC in DUBAI. The horse has kept himself in very good nick this winter and won't require a prep race.

French racegoers might get a chance to see him on March 8th at St Cloud, where he is going for some paddock schooling.

All weather in Deauville
2nd March 2008
We intend to race on the DEAUVILLE all weather track in March for our first runners of the season and won't race on the turf until the ground dries out and we get some sprint sunshine. It was 2° C and hailing this morning!

Exciting recruit for Melbourne Cup
2nd March 2008
VAREVEES (Kahyasi), our highest rated new recruit of 2008, was bought privately in a deal brokered by DERMOT FARRINGTON. This 5YO Group 3 winning filly will be aimed at the major staying races in Europe and it is our long term goal to run in the MELBOURNE CUP in November.