Archived ex-Racehorses - 2008
Ruth is not a horse dealer but rehomes her retired racehorses as a service for her owners.
Dejeeje - SOLD
Dejeeje is looking for a good home after after retiring from racing. 7 years old, 16.2hh approx chestnut gelding. Would excell in any sphere with the right training. DJ raced on the flat as a three, four and five year old being placed twice. He then went on to run in Point to Points winning a maiden race. He shows a big, bold jump and is honest in every way having never refused or knocked a pole down at home. DJ is not a tear away and will happily pop sensibily over jumps. Athletic Mover. He is eligiable for the "Retraining of Racehorses" classes which are becoming increasingly popular. He last ran in May 2007 when he finished slightly jarred up. He has has been given pleny of time to recover and is sound in everyway. He has had no serious work since racing and has had plenty of time to get the racing out of his system. He is a big, strong type of thoroughbred with plenty of bone. He has straight legs and no unsightly scars. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs, sheep and electric fencing. He is bombproof in traffic and has been ridden down the side of the busy A19 to get to quieter roads to hack out. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a very good eater. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races and would need no reschooling to be a hack or enjoy low level riding club activities. He is a snaffle mouth, a good sensible ride and will hack out alone or in company. He does not kick, bite, rear, buck, crib bite or wind suck. He is to sell straight from his point to point jockey/trainer (Ruth's brother, please ring Richard regarding DJ on 07989 805873 or 01347 822781 NOT Ruth! or email ricc560@aol.com) and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. Good home only for this family favourite. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices (he is very sensible but still a thoroughbred after all!), text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1950 ono (October 2008)
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Banners Flying - SOLDR SALE
Banners Flying looking for a good home after after retiring completely sound from racing. 8 years old, 17hh approx chestnut gelding. Banners raced on the flat as a three and four year old being placed 2nd once and 4th three times. He then went on to run in Point to Points for 4 seasons winning a maiden race and being placed several times. He is forward going but sensible ride. He is a good jumper and has never fallen when racing over fences but is currently being reschooling as he jumps long and low (as is required for jumping at speed!). He last ran in April 2008 and was completely turned away until 11th August and has been ridden in a snaffle and draw reins since and is starting to show an outline. He is a big, strong type of thoroughbred with plenty of bone. He has straight legs with no unslightly blemishes for a horse that has raced so much. He is used to being turned out with other horses and in fact prefers to live out, he is used to dogs and electric fencing. He is good in traffic and has also seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never bothered. He has hunted with the York and Ainsty (South). He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated recently (September 23rd so a full year!) and wormed up to date. He is a very good eater. He is good to catch, with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races so although he needs some time spent reschooliong he is not as green as grass. He does not kick, bite, rear, buck, crib bite, weave but does box walk. He is to sell straight from our racing yard on behalf of my Dad and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. Good home only for this family favourite. No dealers, time wasters, novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2450 ono (October 2008)
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Avanti Tiger - SOLD to Melanie Wallace from Bramhope near Leeds.
Avanti Tiger looking for a good home after after retiring from racing. 9 years old, 16.1hh approx dark bay gelding. Avanti raced over hurdles as a five, six and seven year old and was placed several times and then went on to run in Point to Points. He last raced in Spring 2007 when he was jarred up running on firm ground and was turned away until May this year and has since been used to lead the kids pony from. He is completely sound having been given plenty of time to recover and is now looking for a home as a riding horse. He has always been sensible to ride, is ridden in a snaffle and will hack out alone or in company. Avanti is not a tear away and will happily pop sensibily over obsactles. He is a strong, chunky type of thoroughbred with plenty of bone and is a straight mover. He is used to being turned out with other horses, he is used to dogs and electric fencing. He is good in traffic and has also seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never bothered. He has hunted with the York and Ainsty (South). He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a very good eater and always carries plenty of condition. He is good with farrier and is good to load, travel, groom, clip etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races. He does not kick, bite, rear, crib bite, weave or box walk. He is to sell straight from our racing yard on behalf of my Dad and should be double the price. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2750 ono
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WATERTIGHT - Sold to Kirsty and Patrick from Ayr
Watertight, stable name Edward, is looking for a good home after after not making the grade as a racehorse. 4 years old, 16.2hh approx bright bay gelding. Edward has never raced due to his very laid back personality and lack of speed! He is a big, strong type of thoroughbred with plenty of bone. He has clean straight legs with no unslightly blemishes - if you were very picky his only conformation fault is being slighty cow hocked. He has good strong feet. He is used to being turned out with other horses but will go out on his own equally as well, he is used to dogs and electric fencing. At our yard we don't ride on the road but he has also seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never bothered. He does not kick, bite, rear, buck, crib bite, weave or box walk. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a very good eater and always carries loads of condition. We bought him as an unbroken yearling in October 2005 and he was sent away to be professionally broken by an former advanced level event rider/trainer as we did not have the time to do him ourselves. He was good to break and always very laid back. Edward was then turned away to mature because he was very big and backward. He has since been back in training and turned away again when he still didn't show any speed. He was last in training last back end and was again turned away. He was brought in from the field 21st July and has been ridden in a snaffle and draw reins since and is showing a nice outline. He has never been jumped but is now trotting over poles. He is no bother to do in or out of the stable and is good to catch, with farrier and was good to load and travel the one time he went away from the yard. This big gentle fellow will do any job with the right schooling and is eligiable for the "Retraining of Racehorses" classes even though he is unraced as he has been in training at a licensed raceyard. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2950 ovno
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NEWSROUND - Sold to Sarah from Rothwell near Leeds
Newsround is looking for a good home after after retiring from racing. 6 year old, 16.2hh approx bright chestnut gelding. Newsround last raced in August 2007 and is retired due to a knee injury. He is now completely sound having been given plenty of time to recover and is now looking for a home as a riding horse. He is a good, strong type of thoroughbred and was bought by Sheikh Mohammed as a 2yo for 220,00gns! He has clean straight legs with no unslightly blemishes. He is used to being turned out with other geldings, used to dogs and electric fencing. At our yard we don't generally ride on the road but he has been ridden down a quiet lane on his own and didn't bat an eyelid when an articullated lorry went past. He has also seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never bothered. He does not kick, bite, rear, buck, crib bite, weave or box walk. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. He has only run on the flat and never been jumped. He would enjoy hacking out and being made a fuss of. He is good to catch, load, travel, shoe, clip, groom etc. No dealers, time wasters, complete novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1250 ovno
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Cryptic Clue - Sold to Emma from Peterbrough
Crytpic Clue is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 4 year old, 16hh approx dark bay gelding. He is a forward going, athletic sort with flowing paces and clean straight limbs. He is used to being turned out with other geldings. At our yard we don't ride on the road but he has seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never been a problem. . He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. Crytpic has done no grid work or serious schooling but shows enthusiasm in everything that we've asked of him and pops a little combination nicely. With the right training he would make a lovely teenagers eventer or riding club type. He is good to catch, load, travel, shoe, clip, groom etc. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races so although he needs some time spent reschooliong he is not as green as grass. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. No time wasters, complete novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2750 ovno
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Jabraan - Sold to Vanessa from near Derby
POTENTIAL SHOWJUMPING STAR. Jabraan is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 6 year old, 16hh approx dark bay gelding. He is a forward going, athletic sort with flowing paces and clean straight limbs. He is used to being turned out with other geldings. At our yard we don't ride on the road but he has seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailers etc and never been a problem. He was previously trained in Newmartket where I'm sure he''''ll have been out on the roads. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. Jabraan loves to jump. We are flat yard but gave him a run over hurdles because he is such a good jumper – unfortunately he just isn't cut out to be a racehorse. He has done no grid work or serious schooling but shows a huge jump (our poles don't go high enough to test him seriously) and with the right training would surely make a top grade showjumper. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races so although he needs some time spent reschooliong he is not as green as grass. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. No time wasters, complete novices, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2750 ovno
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Star Prize - Sold to Tracie from County Durham
11 year old, bright bay gelding, 16.2hh approx. Beautifully mannered, retired racehorse is looking for a home to do all riding club type activities. Star has run over hurdles and in point to points but was retired due to a tendon injury in spring 2006. He is now completely sound having been given plenty of time to recover. We kept him for my husband to learn to ride on but have decided (due to lack of time) to find him a new home where he can realise his full potential. Star has hunted well and shows a brave jump across country. He jumps combinations and a short coursse at home. He is used to being turned out with other horses and is good to do in the stable etc. He has a kind eye, lovely temperment and is well balanced and athletic. Star is a very good eater and carries lots of condition. Will hack out alone and in company and is sensible in traffic. I have a video clip that I couldn't upload to the site that I can email to anybody that is seriously interested. A good home only for this lovely chap, the first person who comes to see Star will buy him. No timewasters, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1950.00
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Earthling - SOLD
Earthling is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 7 year old, 16hh approx, bright bay gelding. He is a beautifully bred, lovely looking horse with a kind eye. He is a forward going sort with nice paces and clean straight limbs. He is used to being turned out with other geldings. At our yard we don''t ride on the road but he has seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailors etc and never been a problem. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He has only run in flat races but has schooled over some coloured poles at just less then 3 foot taking it all in his stride. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. He has not run since August 2007 and has been turned out over the winter. Has always been ridden in a snaffle but had one days hunting with the York and Ainsty (South) and was quite strong. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races so although he needs some time spent reschooling he is not as green as grass. He has good manners and is good to do in all ways - clip, load, travel, shoe, catch, brush etc etc. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. Earthling will go right to the top in any sphere in the right hands. Must go to a good home as we are very fond of him. No complete novices, time wasters, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £2900
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Inflagrantedelico - SOLD.
Inflagrantedelico is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 4 year old, 16hh approx, chesnut gelding. He is a forward going sort with nice paces and clean straight limbs. He is used to being turned out with other geldings. At our yard we don''t ride on the road but he has seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailors etc and never been a problem. He was previously trained in Middleham where I''m sure he''ll have been out on the roads. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He has only run in flat races but has schooled over some coloured poles at just less then 3 foot taking it all in his stride. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. He has seen flags, banners, heard loudspeakers etc at the races so although he needs some time spent reschooliong he is not as green as grass. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don''t have the time to school him on. No time wasters, text messages or joy riders please. 10 miles north of York. £1950 ovno (6th February 2008)
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Charlie Chan - SOLD to the first viewer.
"Charlie Chan" is looking for a good home after not making the grade as a racehorse. 7 years old, 16.2hh grey gelding. He doesn't have many miles on the clock having being broken and in work as 3 year old and then turned away to mature. He was put back into training at the end of last summer and has run in 4 races but is far too laid back to make it as a racehorse. Charlie is the most sensible thoroughbred I have ever sat on. Snaffle mouth. Will go out alone or in company and doesn't get wound up or pulls your arms out. Has never bucked, reared, spooked, shyed or napped during his time with us. He is used to being turned out with other geldings. At our yard we don't ride on the road but he has seen all farm type traffic, tractors and trailors etc and never batted an eyelid. He was previously trained in Middleham where I'm sure he'll have been out on the roads. He has a full Weatherbys passport, is microchipped and vaccinated and wormed up to date. He has clean legs, no lumps, bumps or scars, a correct confirmation and moves straight. He has only run in flat races but has schooled over some coloured poles at just less then 3 foot taking it all in his stride and never refusing. He is a good eater and holds his condition well. He is well mannered and has a lovely nature. He will excell in any sphere. The first person who comes to see Charlie will buy him. He is to sell straight from his racing yard and should be double the price but we don't have the time to school him on. He must go to a good home as we are very sorry to see him go. No time wasters, text messages or joy riders please. £1950. (5th February 2008)
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Autumn Charm - SOLD
3 year old chesnut filly. By Reel Buddy (USA) out of Eurolink Cafe. Currently rated 60. Autumn Charm has run 8 times only being out of the first four twice. She has won 2 races at Southwell over 7 furlongs but looks like she'll stay further. "What I liked about her when she won her seller was the way she battled, and she's done the same again today," said David Chapman after her win on 7th January. She looks to have a decent attitude and is fit and ready to race again soon. £7,000 full share, half or quarter shares also available - to stay in yard only. (8th January 2008)
Kanisorn (SWE) - SOLD
6 year old bay gelding. By Be My Chief out of American Pay Day. Kanisorn is a winner of 19 races over 1 mile 3 furlongs and 1 mile 4 furlongs 18 in Italy and the latest win at Southwell by 10 lengths. Has come home, eaten up, is sound and ready to run again soon. Waiting to hear from the handicapper what his rating will be. £9,500 full share, half or quarter shares also available - to stay in yard only. (8th January 2008)
