COMING SOON – DETAILS OF NEW HORSE WITH NICKY HENDERSON
Pictured below – the beautiful filly by Kapgarde to be trained by Nicky Henderson.
ENTRIES COMING UP …
Eve Johnson Houghton has entered Forever My Prince in the 6f handicap at Haydock on Friday 18th July. With temperatures cooling off a bit next week and a bit of rain in the forecast, this could be a nice option for Forever My Prince, who looks in tremendous shape at home. He also an engagement at Newmarket on Saturday evening, race time 6.35.
Congratulations to Eve and her team on a tremendous win by Zavateri of the Group 2 July Stakes this week, at Newmarket’s prestigious July meeting. He looks a very smart two year old.
STASH THE CASH FINISHES CLOSE THIRD AT AYR
Tim Easterby has been waiting for some ease in going conditions for Stash The Cash and ran him in the first race at Ayr on Sunday 6th July , the 5f sprint handicap for amateur riders. He was ridden by Thomas Easterby and put in a good effort, just missing out by a short-head for second place.
TROY STORY – SANDOWN, CORAL-ECLIPSE DAY
It was exciting to be at Sandown on Coral-Eclipse day and the racecourse must be commended for putting on a fabulous event.
Troy Story contested the 3yo 1m 2f handicap and stepping up to 10f for the first time, the stiff uphill Sandown finish looked a step too far. Rossa Ryan had him in a prominent position travelling well just behind the leaders for the most part of the race, before he flattened out in the last couple of furlongs. Alan King thought a drop back to a mile looks likely for him next time.
FOREVER MY PRINCE GOOD FOURTH AT WOLVERHAMPTON MONDAY EVENING
Forever My Prince had his first run on the All-Weather surface at Wolverhampton in the Class 4 6f handicap at Wolverhampton on an extremely hot Monday evening. He put in a good effort finishing fourth beaten just three and a quarter lengths and was given a nice ride by Jack Mitchell. He is a bonny horse and remains relatively unexposed and his turn will come again.
MOUNT OLYMPUS FINISHES FOURTH AT NOTTINGHAM
Alan King had Mount Olympus fit and well for the 1m 6f handicap at Nottingham last Thursday. Rob Hornby gave him a lovely ride round, the pair settled in and travelling well for the most part. Mount Olympus was not suited by the quick conditions, but he stayed on well to the line and missed out by just a nose for third place. We were delighted to see Rob Hornby win the prestigious Northumberland Plate at Newcastle for Andrew Balding last Saturday.
HMS PRESIDENT – ROYAL ASCOT
HMS President contested the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday, ridden by Rossa Ryan. This is a race he finished a close second in two years ago and it was good to be back at the Royal meeting once again. Rossa had him in a good position just off the pace and he travelled well for the most part, but did not pick up off the final bend and Rossa, very sensibly, was not hard on him once his chance had gone.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON ON AN EXCITING WIN AT ASCOT
We were all delighted for Eve and her Woodway team with the thrilling win by Havana Hurricane in the Windsor Castle Stakes on Wednesday under a great ride by Charlie Bishop and they did it well. Congratulations to all connections!
STASH THE CASH FINISHES THIRD AT HAMILTON
Stash The Cash ran a good race to be third at Hamilton last Thursday in the 5f handicap. David Allan was very pleased with how fast he came out the stalls and travelled well and looked like going to win his race, staying on at the same pace in the final furlong. The expected rain did not quite ease conditions enough to benefit him, but he really likes Hamilton, a dual winner there last season and Tim Easterby is likely to find other opportunities back at this track.
SOVIET SYMPHONY MAKES A PROMISING RACECOURSE DEBUT 
Soviet Symphony is a lovely big 3yo filly by Sergei Prokofiev and Eve Johnson Houghton has given her plenty of time to develop and grow in to her frame. She is a beautiful mover with a long stride and she made a pleasing start in the highly competitive 6f maiden at Salisbury recently. She showed masses of early speed and was prominent until getting tired in the final furlong, finishing a good fourth. A most promising debut run. (pictured right with owners at Salisbury).
ASTON MARTINI WINS LISTED RACE AT COMPIEGNE, FRANCE
Aston Martini stormed home in France to win the Listed Prix Du Cher Hurdle at Compiegne by 10 lengths on Wednesday 14th May. There were 8 runners and Aston Martini was given a lovely ride by Felix de Giles. The odds-on favourite and superstar Il Est Francais was no match for Aston Martini, eventually coming third. Congratulations to all connections involved in this lovely mare and a great achievement for HP Racing’s first winner in France!
FOREVER MY PRINCE A GOOD SECOND AT NEWMARKET
Eve Johnson Houghton has done well to get Forever My Prince in to shape after 310 days off the track and he put in a most pleasing return to finish second in the 6f handicap at Newmarket and followed up with a good fourth at Windsor recently, on very quick ground. He is a very likeable 3yo gelding by Showcasing, with great attitude and should continue to give his owners plenty of fun for the rest of the season.
HMS PRESIDENT PUTS IN A GOOD EFFORT ON THE FINAL DAY OF NH SEASON 
HMS President looked tremendous ahead of the highly competitive Novices’ Championship Final Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday. He travelled and hurdled well in a midfield position, just running out of steam over the last two hurdles and the stiff uphill finish. It was fantastic to be part of an exciting day’s racing for the jumps’ finale, there was a great atmosphere and a most enjoyable day at Sandown.
EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON – OWNERS’ MORNING
Eve Johnson Houghton is off the mark with winners this year already and great to see her 2yo runners running well, being placed and a win recently. Eve and her staff at Woodway welcomed our owners to visit the HP Racing horses under her care and they had an interesting morning on the gallops in glorious spring sunshine to see Due To Henry, Forever My Prince, Soviet Symphony and the striking 2yo Felix Gem, followed by lunch in a local pub. We are looking forward to three-times winner last season Due To Henry making his seasonal debut before too long and Forever My Prince building on his good runs and win as a 2yo. The unraced 3yo filly Soviet Symphony, by Leading First Season Sire Sergei Prokofiev, is starting to bloom and looks an exciting prospect, as does Felix Gem, by Ulysses, who really stands out from the crowd!
Soviet Symphony leads Due To Henry Forever My Prince Exciting 2yo Felix Gem
Photos: karenbennettphotography.co.uk
STASH THE CASH MAKES PLEASING SEASONAL DEBUT
Stash The Cash, a three-times winner last season and consistent sprint performer, is ready to go and Tim Easterby was pleased with his seasonal debut at Musselburgh on Sunday 13th April with David Allan on board in the competitive 5f handicap. He was very fast out the stalls and travelled well in a prominent position, just fading in the closing stages, finishing 5th, just missing out on 4th place. He will come on for this and also benefit from some ease in the ground when the rain comes.
WELL DONE ASTON MARTINI! A FABULOUS WIN AT KEMPTON 
Aston Martini took the Class 2 Handicap Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday 15th March in good style under a lovely ride from Nico de Boinville. Nico had her in a great position throughout, brought her with a well timed run off the home bend to win by a comfortable length with plenty in hand. This was well deserved compensation for just missing out getting in at Cheltenham and a great back up plan! Nicky Henderson was delighted with this lovely mare, who was clocking up her fourth win from 8 starts to date and her enthusiastic owners had an exciting day – lots more to look forward to for the future.
NEW HP RACING HORSE WITH DAN SKELTON
Following the success with Aston Martini, HP Racing has been given the option to lease another fabulous looking mare from Goldford Stud (pictured right). She will be trained by Dan Skelton and is an exciting new National Hunt venture for us – syndicate limited to just 12 people – one space remaining.
NEW HP RACING HORSE WITH DAN SKELTON
Following the success with Aston Martini, HP Racing has been given the option to lease another fabulous looking mare from Goldford Stud (pictured right). She is already in training with Dan Skelton and is an exciting new National Hunt venture for us – syndicate limited to just 12 people – just one space remaining.
ASTON MARTINI – FANTASTIC SECOND AT ASCOT
Aston Martini looked in tremendous shape (pictured right) and ran a cracker at the Winter Million at Ascot on Saturday 18 Jan in the 2m 4f handicap hurdle to finish second, beaten just one and three-quarter lengths. Nicky Henderson was delighted with her and she should build again on this fine effort in a competitive event.
MOUNT OLYMPUS MAKES A PLEASING RETURN TO THE TRACK
Mount Olympus (pictured) made a very pleasing return after 9 months to finish 6th at Wolverhampton on Friday 27 December, beaten just three and a half lengths in the 1m 6f handicap. Clifford Lee gave him a lovely ride, allowing him to find his stride in a nice rhythm, sitting just off the leader and it was only in the final half furlong he understandably got tired and ran out of steam. Alan King was delighted with this effort and the horse is sure to come for this. He looked very well in the preliminaries and it was no surprise was awarded the Best Turned Out.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON – A FANTASTIC FLAT SEASON LAST YEAR
AND THE MONTHS AHEAD LOOK BRIGHT FOR HER WITH WINS ON THE BOARD ALREADY IN 2025!
Well done to Eve Johnson Houghton and her team at Woodway Stables for a record breaking 2024 season with 56 winners, which
included our own Due To Henry (3 wins) and Forever My Prince. Her runners were consistently winning throughout the year and clocked up over £900,000 in prize money. We had a lovely day celebrating with Eve the end of another well deserved successful Flat season and we also had a chance to see some of her new youngsters for 2025 and delighted she will be training for HP Racing a striking gelding by Ulysses (pictured right). He has recently been named Felix Gem and we have every hope Bloodstock Agent Anthony Bromley has found us another “gem”! Last share to be allocated.
HMS PRESIDENT A GOOD SECOND AT HUNTINGDON 
HMS President ran a good race to finish second in the novices’ hurdle at Huntingdon on Sunday 8th December. He made virtually all, hurdled very well and was beaten just half a length by the odds on favourite. The 7lb penalty he carried in the rain softened ground would have made the difference meeting a horse that looks to be on the up. HMS President again looked to enjoy himself and is taking to this new sphere well and we are delighted he gave another good account. Liz Lake with HMS President
HMS PRESIDENT VICTORIOUS RETURN TO THE TRACK
HMS President has been a high performer for HP Racing on the Flat and made a start over hurdles when finishing second at Plumpton in February this year. He has benefited from a good break over the last few months and rewarded his patient owners with an impressive winning return to racing, making all to take the novice hurdle at Kempton in November without coming off the bridle. He had one or two hairy moments when a loose horse came across and knocked him off his stride, but aside from that the result was never in doubt.
Well done to Alan King, Tom Cannon and everyone concerned with this well deserved win. An exciting day for his loyal owners. Pictured with proud owner Mandy Thomas, giving him a well deserved pat!
TROY STORY DELIGHTS ALAN KING & ROSSA RYAN
Alan King has always been pleased with the progress of Troy Story, our attractive 2yo colt by Ulysses, who was making his nursery
debut at Kempton early November, ridden by the in-form Rossa Ryan. Rossa gave him a lovely confident ride and Troy Story picked up well and hit the front within the final furlong, just getting caught in the final strides by an experienced filly trained by Richard Hannon. Rossa and Alan were both delighted with this effort and he is an exciting horse to look forward to next year. (photo right – owners with Rossa Ryan in Parade Ring, Kempton)
SEVEN BARROWS VISIT TO SEE ASTON MARTINI
The weather was perfect with beautiful autumn sunshine for the owners’ visit to see Aston Martini on Nicky Henderson‘s gallops at Seven Barrows in October. She looked in fabulous condition after her summer break and this lovely mare by Getaway, a three times winner last season, looks all set to give plenty of fun over the coming months. HP Racing owners had an enjoyable visit and lunch with Nicky Henderson and were able to spot one or two of the stable stars as well!
Aston Martini – a beautiful looking mare with plenty of ability – an exciting prospect for the coming months
STASH THE CASH SCOOPS THE PRIZE AGAIN AT HAMILTON
Stash The Cash and David Allan landed the short odds with another good victory in the 5f sprint at Hamilton Monday 30th September, following their nice win at the track the previ0us week (pictured right). Tim Easterby is delighted with how this consistent 3 year old gelding by Profitable has progressed, notching up his third win of the season and all being well there should be more to come …
STASH THE CASH FLIES HOME AT HAMILTON
Stash The Cash just missed out by a neck last time at Carlisle and he deserved this decisive victory at Hamilton on Monday 23 September in the 5f handicap, where he flew home to win by a length and a half. David Allan reported he pinged the stalls and had the race won in four strides and Tim Easterby was pleased to see this consistent and likeable 3 year old get his second win of the season. The good to soft ground was in his favour and his owners can expect further fun and success ahead.
DUE TO HENRY – FABULOUS THIRD WIN OF THE SEASON
Newbury 20 Sep 2024 – Pic Steven Cargill
Due To Henry won the 1m 2f handicap at Newbury on Friday, making it his third victory of the season. It was great to have Tom Marquand back in the saddle for HP Racing and Tom gave him a beautiful ride, making virtually all and staying on well to win by a neck. This lovely progressive 3 year old was named by one of his owners and the syndicate put together in memory of HP Racing founder, Henry Ponsonby and was a poignant victory for all concerned.
EVENTS COMING UP FOR HP RACING OWNERS …
- HP Racing Owners were hosted by Whitsbury Manor Stud in Hampshire, to see our 2yo filly by Sergei Prokofiev, Soviet Symphony, who is having a break there at the moment. This was a great chance to see behind the scenes of this incredibly successful stud and view the leading sires that stand there, including Showcasing (sire of our own Forever My Prince), Sergei Prokofiev Havana Grey and their latest stallion, the stunning grey Dragon Symbol.
- A day at the Tattersalls Yearling Sales, Newmarket – spending some time with leading Bloodstock Agent, Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock and our principal Flat trainer, Eve Johnson Houghton, who is having a tremendous season this year. A glimpse in to the art of what to look for in a potential future winner and experience the excitement of being in the auction room, where the great and the good of the bloodstock world gather to bid on fabulously bred youngsters. JOIN A NEW SYNDICATE –
HP Racing has got a new colt to run as a 2yo in 2025 Get in touch without delay if you are interested in being part of the next small syndicate, limited spaces.
Email: office@sheffordbloodstock.com or ring 01488 638718.
- Special private arrangement for HP Racing owners to see the Juddmonte Stallions at Newmarket. A tour of Banstead Manor Stud and viewing of some of the top stallions that stand in this country, including Frankel, Kingman, Oasis Dream.
TROY STORY – VERY PLEASING SECOND RUN
Troy Story, (pictured) put in a very nice run on just his second start in a highly competitive maiden at Sandown last month. Kieran Shoemark gave him a beautiful ride and the pair held a good position just in behind the leaders, making a move at the 2f mark, running on to finish fourth. The race was won by the talented Sir Michael Stoute trained Jonquil, ridden by Ryan Moore. There is much to like about Troy Story, he should build again on this effort and looks an exciting prospect for his owners.
DUE TO HENRY DOESN’T DISAPPOINT IN THE RACING LEAGUE
Due To Henry trained by Eve Johnson Houghton put in another good effort with a great run in the Racing League 1m 2f handicap at
6.00 at Windsor on Thursday night. This was his toughest challenge yet taking on some seasoned handicappers and he travelled well throughout the race, coming 5th in a tight finish beaten just 2 lengths. It was an enjoyable evening for his owners to be part of the Racing League competition and another fun evening at Windsor.
HENRY DOES IT AGAIN…
Due To Henry was an impressive winner of the last race at Windsor on a wet gloomy evening on Monday 15th July. Ridden by Champion Jockey William Buick, the pair dictated the 1m 2f handicap from the front for a comfortable two and three-quarter lengths win. This was Due To Henry‘s second win from just his fourth run and this progressive 3yo delighted his owners. The syndicate was formed in memory of HP Racing’s founder, the late Henry Ponsonby and several family members were present to share in this victory. Eve Johnson Houghton loves this horse and he continues to be an exciting prospect.
FOREVER MY PRINCE WINS AT LINGFIELD
Forever My Prince was a good winner at Lingfield in July, taking the 6f nursery handicap with a comfortable 1 length win. There is likely to be more to come from this likable 2yo colt by Showcasing, he has a great attitude and all credit to him for getting the job done on soft ground conditions that he probably did not enjoy. A wonderful win for his enthusiastic owners, many of them present to enjoy this victory – onwards and upwards!!
HOORAY FOR HENRY!
Due To Henry came on leaps and bounds from his promising first run at Chepstow to win the novice stakes at Lingfield on June 10th under
another nice ride from George Downing. He travelled easily for the most part of the race and when George asked him to go at the two marker, he responded well to lead 1f out, running on well to the line to win by half a length.
Congratulations to all concerned. He had a good team of supporters present to be part of this poignant victory. Due To Henry was one of the last yearlings bought by HP Racing’s founder, the late Henry Ponsonby, just days before he sadly died and this syndicate was put together in Henry’s memory, with the horse being rather aptly named by one of the owners. Well done to our trainer, Eve Johnson Houghton – this victory continued the great run of form she is having and long may it continue!
STASH THE CASH RUNS A BIG RACE TO FINISH SECOND AT MUSSELBURGH
Stash The Cash, trained by Tim Easterby, put in a great effort in the £12,000 5f handicap at Musselburgh, finishing second behind the runaway winner, Pilgrim (subsequent Royal Ascot winner). This likeable horse got us off the mark for the Flat season at Catterick early April winning in good style and has run well in his subsequent two runs at the prestigious Chester Festival and York’s Dante meeting. Duran Fentiman was again on board at Musselburgh and knows him well and the pair should be back in the winners enclosure before too long. Stash The Cash is a nice looking 3yo gelding by successful sire Profitable and a good fun type to be involved with. Get in touch if you would like to join in.
STASH THE CASH – GETS US OFF THE MARK FOR THE FLAT SEASON
Our promising 3 year old Stash The Cash, trained by Tim Easterby, has been coming along nicely in his recent work at home and powered home in testing conditions at Catterick to win the 5f handicap by 3 1/4 lengths, ridden by Duran Fentiman and we are delighted to have our first HP Racing winner of the Flat season! Tim Easterby was very pleased with this effort and was grateful to the owners who have been patient and given this good looking horse plenty of time. Stash The Cash, a well bred gelding by Profitable, put in three decent efforts as a 2 year old and we can expect more fun and excitement over the coming months from this good looking horse.
HP RACING OWNERS’ MORNING WITH EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON
Eve Johnson Houghton has got off to a flying start to the turf season with plenty of winners on the score sheet already, including 2 year old winners. It is good to see her horses running so well and our HP Racing owners had an interesting and informative visit to her successful yard last week to see our team of four horses. Our 3 year olds Gold Minx and Due To Henry look extremely well and we are excited about smart looking 2 year old colt Forever My Prince. The latest addition is a lovely 2 year old filly named Soviet Symphony and her sire Sergei Prokofiev has made a great start to his stallion career.
Gold Minx Due To Henry
Forever My Prince Soviet Symphony
CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLLIE WILTSHIRE – AWARD WINNER!
HP Racing is delighted that Hollie Wiltshire, who is based with Alan King and looks after the superstar Edwardstone and our own Mount Olympus, (pictured together after his win at Goodwood, above) was awarded the Newcomer Award at the Godolphin Thoroughbred Employee Awards Ceremony held at Ascot Racecourse in February. A marvellous achievement, congratulations and well done Hollie!
Hollie with Alan King at the Awards Evening
MOUNT OLYMPUS PLEASING RETURN TO THE TRACK
Alan King was pleased with Mount Olympus’ run at Ludlow, on his second start over hurdles. This was an encouraging effort on ground that was more testing than would normally be suitable. He travelled well and hurdled very well under Tom Bellamy and just ran out of steam on the ground conditions. There is much to look forward to over hurdles when the going has improved and also mixing it up on the Flat, where he was a 3-times winner last season.
ASTON MARTINI MAKES IT THREE FROM THREE – BUT WITH A STING IN THE TAIL …
Aston Martini looked in fabulous shape ahead of the Mares’ Novices Hurdle at Lingfield’s Winter Million Festival on Sunday 21st January. She ran a great race in a competitive Class 2 event under a good ride from James Bowen and despite being headed in the final half furlong, she fought back to win by a nose in a photo finish, to make it a third win from just three runs. An exciting moment for her owners present. However, then came the sting – there was a slight coming together and bump between Aston Martini and the second horse and following a lengthy Stewards’ Enquiry, the result was reversed with Aston Martini being placed second. The ups and downs of racing were certainly experienced all in the space of half an hour!
Following an appeal against the demotion, a hearing was convened and the Appeals Panel reinstated Aston Martini’s win. It was a fair hearing and a relief to all concerned that Aston Martini has had her three from three record restored.
Nicky Henderson is delighted with the progress of this lovely mare and she was the first HP Racing winner of 2024. We can expect more exciting days ahead.
ASTON MARTINI SMOOTH VICTORY ON HURDLING DEBUT
Aston Martini kept her unbeaten record intact at Hereford on Tuesday in very taking fashion. Readily putting the 2:05pm Mares’ Maiden Hurdle to bed, she won by a comfortable 9 lengths under a confident ride from Nico De Boinville, going clear after 2 out . She jumped well and looks a really exciting prospect going forward.
Thank you to Nicky Henderson and the whole team at Seven Barrows, who produced her in great form, and to Nico De Boinville who gave her a lovely ride. Congratulations to all her owners ,who can continue to look onwards and upwards.
REMEMBERING HENRY AT NEWBURY-SEPTEMBER2023
We had a wonderful turnout of owners, friends and family to remember Henry Ponsonby at Newbury on Friday 22nd September 2023, where HP Racing sponsored the first race, the Henry Ponsonby Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes. Eve Johnson Houghton had kindly arranged for our two 2 year olds, Due To Henry and Gold Minx, led by older horse The Princes Poet, to parade before racing in the Paddock and we were very fortunate the sun was shining. It was a most enjoyable day to gather together in our hospitality Box and share memories and raise a glass to Henry. The race was won by a promising Godolphin owned grey colt called Movie Maker, trained by Saeed bin Suroor and Christine Ponsonby (Henry’s daughter) made the presentation to winning connections, with Liz Rutter and Fiona Marner.
SCARLET DRAGON CONTINUES TO IMPRESS IN THE SHOWRING
Former HP Racing Royal Ascot winner and general stalwart Scarlet Dragon (pictured with Hollie Doyle) is thriving in his new career in the show ring. Under the supervision of Solway Sport Horses (see here ) he last week continued his winning thread at the ROR National Championships held at Aintree International Equestrian Centre. Having qualified for the event when winning his first show on grass in May, he partook in three individual classes and in the Always a Star Parade.
His results at the Championship were as follows:
1st – In Hand Newcomers (Flat)
5th -Tattersalls ROR Novice Show Horse Series
6th – In Hand Showing -Always A Star (Flat & NH)
The equestrian centre is based at Aintree Racecourse so he probably thought he was back in action on a racecourse, having previously run at the track in the Grade 1 Novices Hurdle. Hollie Doyle also recently mentioned him in an interview as a horse who kick started her career. Well done Scarlet Dragon!
Who Dares Wins , a winner at Royal Ascot in the same year as Scarlet Dragon has also been progressing nicely with his retraining. His new owner recently sent across videos of him having a go at cross country. We look forward to seeing more of him as well.
STASH THE CASH FINISHES FOURTH ON HIS SECOND RUN
Tim Easterby was delighted with Stash The Cash‘s first time out on a racecourse at Carlisle and this smart 2 year old gelding by the speedy sire Profitable looks like being a fun horse for his owners. He had his second run at Ripon in a decent 2yo novice stakes and finished a very pleasing fourth. He has clearly come on in leaps and bounds and was quick out the stalls, travelled well and stayed on well to the line. A most promising effort and much to look forward to, particularly when he is qualified for nurseries. Tim Easterby was very happy with this performance and also commented on what a great temperament and attitude he is showing. Shares available in this super prospect
HMS PRESIDENT – AN EXCITING DAY AT ROYAL ASCOT
HMS President ran a fabulous race, expertly guided by Rossa Ryan, to come second by just a neck to Okita Soushi in the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap today, Friday 23rd June. Congratulations to all connections!
This is a race we have won previously with Alan King when Scarlet Dragon was victorious in 2020.
Alan’s horses continue to be in tremendous form and we congratulate him on achieving an incredible 2,000th winner at Sandown.
ASTON MARTINI IMPRESSES WITH SMOOTH BUMPER WIN
Aston Martini is a lovely 4 year old mare by Getaway and Nicky Henderson has been patient in finding the right track and ground conditions for her to make her debut. Nico de Boinville (pictured on Aston Martini) gave her a super ride and the pair cruised to victory, quickening away from the field to win the Mares’ Bumper by 5 lengths at Southwell on Tuesday.
She is an exciting prospect to go hurdling with in the autumn. Well done to all concerned and the fourth winner in five weeks for the small team of HP Racing horses.
HMS PRESIDENT EXCITING WIN AT NEWMARKET
HMS President ran a great race to get up and win by a neck the £100,000 Guineas Festival Heritage Handicap at Newmarket on 1,000 Guineas day Sunday 7th May. Rossa Ryan gave him a lovely ride and owners present were delighted and it was also a poignant victory, remembering the late Henry Ponsonby, who adored this horse and was surely looking down with a smile.
LAST FEW SHARES AVAILABLE IN NEW TWO YEAR OLD PROSPECT WITH TIM EASTERBY
STASH THE CASE Bay Gelding by Profitable – Appreciating (New Approach)
Contact: office@sheffordbloodstock.com for further details
He is by the high performing Profitable, who is getting plenty of winners and his dam was bred by our late Queen. The pedigree on his dam’s side is full of Black Type and this fellow looks a speedy type to have some fun with this summer. Tim was delighted with his first run at Carlisle recently, where he ran a bit green but was finishing off his race well – a good start and jockey David Allan was most complimentary and liked him alot.
OUR LOVELY FILLY WITH NICKY HENDERSON – ASTON MARTINI – TAKING A LEAD FROM ONE OF THE YARD SUPERSTARS, JONBON
HP RACING OWNERS VISIT TO EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON’S WOODWAY YARD
We had the ideal weather to view our horses at Eve Johnson Houghton’s yard in the spring and our owners in The Princes Poet, King Of The Dance, Noble Masquerade, Boy Browning and new 2 year olds Gold Minx and Due To Henry spent an enjoyable morning seeing the horses in action on the gallops. All the horses are coming along nicely and thanks and credit to Eve and her staff for organising this and giving us a warm welcome, it was a pleasure to be there.
On the Downs to see the horses – our two 2 year olds Due To Henry (yellow cap), Gold Minx (red cap, nearside)
A WONDERFUL FAREWELL TO HENRY
The Church in Lambourn was packed full with Henry Ponsonby’s family and friends from the racing community and beyond for a service of thanksgiving remembering the life of a special person on Thursday 20th October 2022. Henry, the founder of HP Racing and Shefford Bloodstock and pioneer of racing syndicates, died peacefully at home on Thursday 15th September 2022 with his beloved dog, Miller, by his side. Miller was present at the private funeral for Henry in the village Church, where his constant wagging tail kept many amused!
Henry’s sister, Elizabeth Shand, gave an insight in to his early years and life and another sister, Caroline Maloney, did a reading. Nicky Henderson made a warm and humorous address and with rousing hymns the service was very moving. Donations were made to the Injured Jockeys Fund www.injuredjockeysfund.co.uk a cause that Henry supported over many years.
Racing has lost a great friend and huge character, with an enormous appetite for life and Fun. Described by many as an eternal optimist, enthusiastic, infuriating, irrepressible, he was a complete one off and will be greatly missed by his family and his many, many friends in the racing world and beyond.
The HP Racing syndicates continue on, as Henry would have wished and he would be delighted to see the horses racing and fulfilling the plans he had made with his trainers, Eve Johnson Houghton, Alan King, Nicky Henderson and Tim Easterby. With the support of his loyal owners, HP Racing will continue Henry’s passion for horses and racing.
Click here to view possible entries Entries Being Considered – HP Racing (henryponsonby.com)
MEMORIES OF 2020 – WHO DARES WINS & SCARLET DRAGON – A FAIRYTALE ROYAL ASCOT 2020
Who Dares Wins ridden by Tom Marquand rounded off an incredible Royal Ascot week for us with a narrow victory in the Queen Alexandra Stakes. Timeform’s comment sums up this wonderful horse:
“Who Dares Wins has been a wonderful servant, without needing to even run to his best in a thin renewal, added a 
Royal Ascot success to a role of honour that includes a Northumberland Plate, the Gerry Fielden Hurdle and Pendil Chase, a level of versatility that is rarely seen; never far away, shaken up three out, led under pressure approaching final one furlong, driven out”.
Scarlet Dragon, reunited with Hollie Doyle, skipped through the field to an exciting victory in
the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, giving Hollie her first Royal Ascot success. Hollie knows this horse well, having won his biggest ever victory in the Heritage Handicap at Newmarket as a 3 year old and also being Group placed at Goodwood, beaten under 2 lengths behind Poet’s Word . Held up in rear, they made steady headway over 2f out weaving through the field and finishing strongly to win by half a length. A great ride by Hollie and well deserved victory for Scarlet Dragon.
HMS President, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, came very close beaten just over 2 lengths in the Golden Gates on Thursday and this horse is one on the block for the future. He is rated quite a bit higher at this stage of his career than Who Dares Wins and Scarlet Dragon were, so lots to look forward to.
“I cannot thank all our HP Racing owners enough for the support they have given us over the years and without them none of these events could ever take place. We must also raise our glasses to Alan King, Eve Johnson Houghton and their staff, who have been so instrumental in planning these horses’ careers” Henry Ponsonby
