Hereford Times - 14th January 2016 - Page 149
Hereford Times - 14th January 2016 - Page 149
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— “1):. herefordtimescom Thursday, January 14, 2016 THE HEREFORD TIMES 149 In-form trainer finding his feet . after first Cheltenham Winner Sportsdesk phone: 01432 845810 email: sport@herefordtimes.com BIG INTERVIEW: Tom Lacey By Paul Rogers Racehorse trainer Tom Lacey COUNTY trainer Tom Lacey says his aim is just to keep his horses fit and healthy following a fantas- tic start to the year. Lacey, whose stables are based near Woolhope, has already had three winners, including an excellent tri- umph at Cheltenham. And he hopes to return to the iconic venue in March for the annual festival if he finishes in the first six places at a meeting in Hunt— ingdon on January 29. “It is everyone’s dream to win at Cheltenham and it was my first runner there," said Lacey. “The racing conditions were ideal and and was a great start to the year.” The horse that won at Cheltenham was Single farmpayment, who claimed the BetBright Casino Hand- icap Hurdle, ahead of vet- eran Knockara Beau. And Lacey has followed that victory with another winner at Doncaster. Ridden by Herefordshire jockey Richard Johnson, Chase End Charlie won the 1stsecuritysolutions.co.uk Maiden Hurdle beating the 2/1 favourite Ami Desbois into second place. Those victories come on the back of another of his horses, Pinnacle Panda, Ext : " is. -. 5:9,. . Tom Lacey training on sand gallops at his Cottage Field Stables, near Woolhope, this week. Lacey has 32 horses and claimed his first Win at Cheltenham earlier this year. winning at Uttoxeter, while Lacey has also seen second- place finishes at Warwick and Fakenham. Lacey has 32 horses at his Cottage Field stables and set up a Racing Club last month. “My aim is to keep horses fit and healthy, that is why I set up the racing club,“ said Lacey, who names some of the horses after areas he lives near. “I set it up on December 1 and the aim is to increase ; ll 3 .J., { """—-——.-—-——_ Tom Lacey hoses down one this week I . Mt of his horses after training members and horses in the club. “It is a cheap way for peo pie to get involved, with a one-off payment of £1,750 for the season. “That includes the cost of all training fees. veterinary bills. transport. shoeing. entries and riding fees. “We will work racecours- es to endeavour that club members receive and own er‘s and trainers‘ badge on race days. “In the first instance, all prize money will go back into the club in order to aid the quality of horses sourced. “Once the club is estab- lished. all prize money will be shared equally between members. “Due to the affordability of the club, it will be capped at 60 members with the aim of four horses in training." Lacey served his appren- ticeship under Charles Rad» clyffe and moved to Here- fordshire from Oxfordshire two years ago. He trained his horses in the Cotswolds alongside Charlie Brooks — husband of former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks. But. Brooks decided to stay at his family home in Oxfordshire and give up his licence. leaving Lacey in sole charge of the stables in Herefordshire. The venue has 32 internal stables. split between two barns. a four-furlong wood» chip gallop. a two-furlong circular gallop. a twofur» long allweather schooling ground and a 100-acre pad- dock. It also has a ‘Loose School‘. which is a replica of one used by Captain Rad» clyffe where Lacey spent the first two years of his working life. “I really like it in Here» fordshire. it‘s a very friend- ly county." said Lacey. ”I've got 32 horses. which is quite a few. and I pro— duce. run and sell them. “They are always used for . training because they‘re so expensive to run." If you want to have your horse trained by Lacey. you can phone him directly on 7768 398604. Tom Lacey wants to increase membership of his Racing Club —l— Photos: James Maggs |
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