Hambleton Racing

Meet The Team

Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan - Trainer

Kevin is firmly established as one of Britain’s best trainers.

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2005 proved an outstanding campaign for him, with the Group 1 wins of Amadeus Wolf (Middle Park) and Palace Episode (Racing Post Trophy) providing the highlights of 84 winners.

The success continued in 2006 with Kevin improving his winner tally on the Flat, saddling an impressive 96 winners. Notable wins came via Wi Dud in the Group 2 Flying Childers and the massively improved Desert Lord in the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye.

Amadeus Wolf's win in the 2007 Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes and Advanced's impressive Ayr Gold Cup win were further big winners for Kevin, who is a likeable, personable guy who has a great rapport with his owners . . .

'I'm delighted that Hambleton Racing have chosen to base all their horses with us. Our results together have been excellent and I'll continue to work hard on behalf of their owners to try and ensure plenty more success.'

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Neil Callan

Jockeys

Neil Callan - Senior Jockey

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As an owner with Hambleton Racing, you’ve a strong squad of jockeys to call on, led by Kevin Ryan's stable jockey, Neil Callan. Neil is one of Britain’s best jockeys, riding 170 winners in 2007. Successful at the highest level, he is a strong all-round rider, blessed with great tactical awareness and strength in the saddle. Instantly likeable, Neil is great fun to be around at the races.

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Simon Turner

Simon Turner - Racing Consultant

Simon, a well-respected professional handicapper, regularly writes in the Racing Post. Winner of the paper’s coveted Flat Naps competition in 2003, Simon was also a key member of the Racing Post Ratings National Press Challenge winning team in 2006. With a comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the flat-racing game, Simon is Hambleton Racing's handicapping and race-planning advisor.

“It's a pleasure to be working closely with one of the best trainers in the game. We've already enjoyed  great success and I'm sure 2008 is going to be even better.”

Gill Richardson

Gill Richardson - Bloodstock Agent

Gill is an internationally respected bloodstock agent who has made many successful purchases for Kevin.

One was Roxan, who won this year's Listed Hilary Needler Stakes at Beverley on her racecourse debut. Another, Dario Gee Gee - just 12,000 guineas - proved a bargain buy, winning the 2004 Ripon Hornblower Stakes and finishing third in the valuable Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy.

"Kevin and I have a well established, successful working relationship and I'm looking forward to developing that further for Hambleton Racing and their owners at this year's sales."

Keith Robinson

Keith Robinson - Official Photographer

A popular face on the racing scene and a highly respected professional photographer, Keith has been photographing some of the best horses in the game since 1982.

Keith is Hambleton Racing's official photographer and will ensure that you get a professionally taken picture of your horse. He can also handle any other photography needs you have as part of the racehorse ownership experience.

"I am delighted to have been appointed Hambleton Racing’s official photographer and hope to be working for you soon, hopefully in the winners' enclosure."

Cosmo Charlton

Cosmo Charlton - Head Racing Manager

Cosmo, a Hambleton Racing director and founder member, has an in-depth knowledge of the form book and the industry in general.

As Head Racing Manager, he will keep you up-to-date.

“We're committed to making racehorse ownership with Hambleton carefree, enjoyable and succesful. It's a great sight  watching  our owners enjoying that winning feeling at the races.”

Cosmo Charlton

Caroline Turner - Customer Liaison

Caroline, who has been with Hambleton Racing since day one, is responsible for looking after our owner's needs.

"I love working for Hambleton, It's a dream job working within such an exciting industry for a great set of owners"