Manor House Stables

'You Can't Afford To Be Risk Averse In This Game And I'm Not That'

   Andrew Black is renowned in the gambling industry, being co-founder of Betfair, one of the biggest exchanges in the world.     However, there is much more to the 59-year-old than being the man who revolutionised betting; he is also hugely passionate about breeding and playing cards.    Black got to the semi-finals of the world Bridge Championships last week and his breeding endeavors at Chasemore Farm continue to go from strength to strength.     He will bid for Group 1 glory at Haydock on Saturday when homebred Brad The...

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Palmer To Leave Newmarket For Cheshire

Classic-winning trainer Hugo Palmer is to succeed Tom Dascombe at Michael Owen's Manor House Stables in Cheshire. Confirming the news on Twitter on Thursday, Owen said, "I am absolutely thrilled to announce that multiple Group 1 and Classic-winning trainer, Hugo Palmer, is to join Manor House Stables as our trainer and will be taking up his appointment in readiness for the new season. "Hugo's CV is there for all to see and it's a huge coup for the area to welcome one of the country's leading trainers. MHS has made...

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Dascombe Still Looking For New Yard

Trainer Tom Dascombe said he is still looking for a new yard from which to train after it was announced on Dec. 16 that he and Michael Owen were parting ways. Dascombe trained from Owen's Manor House Stables for 12 years, his black-type winners headed by the G1 Irish St Leger winner and popular stayer Brown Panther (Ire) (Shirocco {Ger}). "I'm still here training at Manor House Stables and looking to find somewhere to live," Dascombe said. "There have been a few attempts, but I haven't secured a yard yet...

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Owen, Dascombe Part Ways

Trainer Tom Dascombe will leave Michael Owen's Manor House Stables after a 12-year stint. While Owen said on Thursday morning that they part "on great terms", Dascombe admitted later in the day that it was a "complete shock" when he was informed of the change two days ago. Dascombe's greatest success during his Manor House tenure came when winning the G1 Irish St Leger with Brown Panther (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}), the popular stayer raced by Owen and Andrew Black whose numerous group wins also included the G2 Goodwood Cup and...

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Manor House Stables Partners With NAF

Michael Owen and Andrew Black's Manor House Stables has partnered with equine nutrition and care product supplier NAF as an official yard sponsor. "As a former elite sportsman, I am fully aware of the fine margins that can be the difference between success and failure," said Owen. "In the same way that footballers need to get the right nutritional balance between fuel and hydration for optimum performance, it's important that horses get the right balance too. This is why I am delighted to welcome NAF onboard as a main sponsor...

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