Welcome to our April Newsletter.
The pace of the news, life and the racing pages seems unrelenting in 2026. No sooner has a big victory happened – such as I Am Maximus’ second Grand National victory – then we are onto Ayr for the Scottish Grand National, then Sandown for the traditional end of jumps season finale and Punchestown’s five day Festival for good measure – all in April!
It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge Dan Skelton’s extraordinary victory in the 2025/26 National Hunt Trainer’s Championship. Not only did he break the £5million prize money barrier, but his haul was also virtually double that of a certain Willie Mullins in second.
193 victories and 513 places from 1023 runners is worthy of anyone’s praise. Dan and his brother and retained jockey, Harry, have a close bond and really must be congratulated on their relentless success this season. How much better they perform next season is a scary and sobering thought.
NEW TRAINER AND HORSE ADDED TO OUR ROSTER
I am excited to reveal we have recruited a third OS trainer to our ranks in Charlie Clover (Chatham ’14). Based from the home of British Racing in Newmarket, Charlie has made a rapid start to the training ranks having only taken his licence out in 2023.
A former top notch eventer, Charlie has spent time working in America and Dubai before being assistant to Kevin Phillipart de Foy so is well placed to get the best out of his charges.
So let me introduce our new horse. He is a three time winner called Jack Langley. This four year old has a strong pedigree with his mother being a six time winner finishing her career rated 92 and ‘Jack’ will mix flat and hurdling over the coming months with a debut likely at the end of May.
You will read more about him in future newsletters but an important notice to share is that there are a handful of shares available in him at £4,995 for a 12 month term. If you have ever wanted to be an owner in Newmarket with immediate action, then now is your opportunity.
Click here to secure your share
FOREVER FAITHFULL
This filly is another new addition for our team this year who has gone into training with Jonny Portman (Chatham 83) in Lambourn. Forever Faithfull hasn’t been rushed and will continue her education until making her debut – over 6f/7f – towards the end of May.
Furthermore, she is a fully paid up member of the Great British Bonus (GBB) scheme which incentives owners to buy British bred bloodstock. If she were to win one of the GBB series of races then the Old Stoic Racing Club members would win a further £20,000 in addition to the first place prize money.
Unbelievably, owing to a recent change in circumstances, there is one 10% share remaining.
This is not to be missed!
£6,995 all inclusive with split payments possible.
JONNY PORTMAN TREBLE!
If you are on the fence about joining, then it helps when you can evidence the form your trainer is in. Jonny Portman is in blistering form currently having fired in a treble on Monday this week, his stats really are worth reading.
Also two horses from his yard that you should be following this season are Bulletin a two time winner last season who made an encouraging seasonal reappearance at Newbury earlier this month.
And Rumstar, a long standing favourite in the yard who has won at Group and Listed level. He is being aimed at the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket on Saturdya.
Keep up the good form Jonny and team!
BELCAMO
This busy but talented five year old finally got a much overdue win at Fakenham back in January. Since then he has had a well deserved holiday and is in now back in training with a view to running mid May initially over hurdles before his trainer – Alex Hales (Chandos 92) – will look to exploit his attractive flat rating.
Keep an eye on him this summer.
FINALLY….
If you are heading to Newmarket for the 2000 Guineas on Saturday then you are warmly invited to call into Charlie Clover’s stables on your way in and meet Jack Langley.
Places are limited. Please just message me if you would like to join us.
By the time our next newsletter comes around, most if not all our horses will have raced so please do keep following our social media pages (particularly Instagram) for prior warnings.
Here’s to a successful summer ahead and hopefully see you some of you on the racecourse.