Bella started working here in December 2014, having previously worked for Donald McCain. Bella is extremely efficient and very good with all yard duties including helping with the vets on yard visits. Brilliant and always reliable at the races; Bella led up Monbeg Dude to be third at the 2015 Grand National. A great girl who is a huge asset to the yard.
Gabby Joined us in July having been with Jonjo O’Neil for 5 years. She is from the Czech Republic and having ridden as an amateur in her homeland, both on the flat and over fences, rode 8 winners from just 16 rides. Whilst at Jonjo’s, Gabby looked after Synchronised to win a Gold Cup and More of That to win a World Hurdle, as well as doing a lot of the travelling.
Becky worked here part time whilst at school/ college but became full time at the start of last season. She lives on site and is the life and soul of any party. If not working here, she could be found at Crufts with her dog Mist.
Becky joined the team at the start of last season and although she’s done plenty of riding, had never worked in racing before. She has made a big impact on the yard already with her bubbly personality.
Margot who at 14 is Tom’s eldest daughter, is niece and goddaughter of Michael. She rides out whenever possible and particularly likes riding Kingswell Theatre. Having started pony racing only last season, was lucky enough to ride a second at Didmarton, followed by a winner at Buckfastleigh before the season came to an abrupt halt, so is eagerly awaiting pony racing to get going again in 2021.
Tom is Michael’s older brother – professional jump jockey based with David Pipe – Tom rides the majority of Michael’s National Hunt horses when not riding for Mr Pipe. He rides out and schools Michael’s horses when he can. Their best moment together was Tom winning on Next Sensation at the Cheltenham festival.
Brendan started riding all of Lynne Maclennans horses last season and has agreed to do so again this season. Brendan has ridden a Cheltenham Festival winner already in his short career and is looking forward to riding Lynnes horses again this season. The highlights so far include a narrow defeat in the Eiuder chase then a great win on Mysteree in Class 2 chase up at Kelso as well as Northen Beau winning at Cheltenham in December 2019.
Ben, who is based with Tom Symonds, rides out as often as possible for Michael. Ben had his biggest winner for the yard when winning the Devon National on Kingswell Theatre and since striking up a great partnership with Some Chaos, most recently winning at Kelso in October.