Childwickbury Stud to sponsor Newbury’s Fillies’ Trial on Lockinge day

Childwickbury Stud has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Newbury racecourse to support the Listed Fillies’ Trial on Lockinge day in May.

A race held over ten furlongs and with prize-money of £75,000, the race boasts an impressive record of producing Classic and Group 1 winners, including Bluestocking, Eshaada, Nashwa, Warm Heart, Sea Of Class, Dancing Rain, Winsili, Izzi Top and Eswarah.

The Hertfordshire-based stud was once the base of leading owner-breeder Jim Joel, from where he bred multiple Classic winners, while it was later owned by the Marquesa de Moratalla.

Today, under the ownership of Paul and Sally Flatt, the stud continues its tradition of shaping the next generation of champions and has recently played a significant role in the raising of champion two-year-old Vandeek.

The Flatts said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to support the Fillies’ Trial at Newbury as it represents a stepping stone towards the Classics for fillies. This aligns perfectly with our goals for the stud, and we believe it plays a crucial role in nurturing talent within the sport.

“It’s our ambition to see our own home-bred fillies competing in this race one day. We’re committed to fostering the next generation of champions and look forward to the possibilities ahead.”

Childwickbury Stud’s manager Christian Williams added: “We’re proud and excited to partner with Newbury in supporting such an important race, a contest which has a significant part to play in the European Pattern and this aligns perfectly with Childwickbury’s reputation as the home of Classic winners.

“It’s an exciting time at Childwickbury, Mr and Mrs Flatt have committed significant investment in regenerating the stud, its bloodstock and are committed to supporting British racing on the quest to breeding their own Classic winners.”