Family Run Equestrian Racing Yard

A Family Run Equestrian Racing Yard Run By Susan Corbett

Family run equestrian racing yard Girsonfield Stud & Racing: Excellence in Equestrian Training

Established in 1999, Girsonfield Stud & Racing is a family-operated facility in the North-East, offering state-of-the-art training for both National Hunt and Flat horses. Founded by Susan and Frank Corbett, Girsonfield has evolved from an affordable thoroughbred stud farm for Northern breeders into a competitive racing yard.

Our Philosophy

At Girsonfield, we maintain a family-oriented yet professional approach, striving to unlock the full potential of every horse in our care. We prioritize client involvement through regular communication, yard visits, and social gatherings.

Recent Achievements of this family run equestrian racing yard

Velasco and rider Dillan

- Velasco's victory at Musselburgh, outpacing Champ Royal in the 3-mile hurdle final

- Northern Racing Club's Champ Royal: four wins and a 2nd place in the Go North Series

- Beaumesnil's 3rd place finish in the two-mile Sea Pigeon final

- Blame Rose's impressive 5th place in the mares' final, despite being 14lb out of the weights

Season Highlights

- Currently ranked 80th out of 600+ trainers in the Jumps League

- Exceeded previous best year's earnings by £40,000

- Recent victories by all three jockeys affiliated with our yard:

  - Beaumesnil at Wetherby (jockey: Nathan Moscrop)

  - Pinot Rouge in our first Listed race at Doncaster (jockey: Edward Austin)

  - Velasco's 18-length win at Doncaster (jockey: Nathan Moscrop)

  - Champ Royal's 19-length victory (jockey: Sam Coltherd)

Beaumesnil at Wetherby

Notable Achievement: Pinot Rouge's Class 1 win at Doncaster

A red letter today at Girsonfield with Pinot Rouge winning the Class 1 at Doncaster on March 2nd 2024.

This was a Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)(Class 1) (5yo+) (3m84yds) 3m½f on Soft over 11 hurdles.

Our first Listed race and first time out for new owners Stuart Oliver and Steve Bromley. Ridden by Edward Austin.

Doncaster Racecourse

Susan Corbett's Newsletter

Second week in July 2024

A much improved run from Apache Angel set off the week but we still have a way to go with him so heading for his next race. The rest of the week we mainly spent spring cleaning and breaking in young horses. 'Paco' a 2 year old by Outstrip has been a delight and is now trotting around the arena.

The two Nelson Racing Fillies By Frontiersman and Schiaparelli, out of our winning mare Ebony Rose, have started their education – lunging and long reining. Monday we will ( that's Jamie ) starts the last one to break in this summer - the just arrived 'Dolly' out of Dolly Hall ( rated 116 )by Champion Stayer in France Ice Breeze. From the same stud in Ireland as Pinot Rouge – she is for sale to stay on the yard.

              New boy Jimlis Island joins the Girsonfield Racing Club and the staff love him. He has a huge length of stride and is a lovely big horse. His stable mate, from the same yard, has her break. She is See a Stride, was sold for 47K after winning a ptp – had an injury and now we have her. I have two young members of staff on the yard determined to be Jockeys so she may turn into their teacher!

              Foals had a bad week – vaccinations and feet trimmed! I am starting a small breeding syndicate for Bahrikate whose 3 year old will be in work soon. It will include Bahrikate and her filly foal by Kingston Hill – it will be a four year plan – please ask for details – 2 people needed...

              We are lucky enough to have World Renowned Equine artist Jay Boyd Kirkman coming to the yard to practice his techniques – he is simply amazing – he did the pastel of Samwise in less that 2 hours – he does commissions!

              So count down now to bringing the horses back in from the fields to start their training. We will be training 30 horses and I look forward to showing off our horses for the season at our Open day....4th August at 2pm....no racing this week... it was good to see the yard at the top of the Hexham league – lets hope we stay there over the next 5 meetings!

Susan

First week in July 2024

A great start to the week with a 2nd, 1st and a 6th at Hexham. Buddy had a mid air collison with the eventual winner and was lucky to finish the race never mind be 2nd. Kilmore Rock finally got Ron over the line after his disappointing time with Ask My Heather who we retired.

Sheila with new Owner  Andy and Mike completed the new partnership. Kilmoe will also now have time out – just for a few weeks along with Sunset Hill. Sunset Hill was 6th in a very hot bumper – not bad for a 3 mile chaser in the making! Still 25% available in this exciting new mare.

Good to see lewis Duffy back on a break from Australia where he goes back to a Stallion man job for Godophin – having started his life here at Girsonfield -  a few times lol. His brother Josh is head lad – both from Otterburn.

Most horses are turned out for the summer now including Clear Angel who did not do so well at Newcastle – he will have his day when the ground goes soft again.

We kick off 29th July with the whole yard back in work then. Foals came in for a big day of foot trimming and Vaccinations – they were delighted! New staff are starting over the next few weeks so we are all ready to go from 29th July. We also have a few new horses arriving from Ireland – and indeed have arrived – long stories !!

Nathan - proving his worth as yard jockey

OPEN DAY 4th August 2.00pm – could you please RSVP if you are able to come? Just email please. We will welcome our Owners with a parade of horses for next season followed by tea and our Charity Auction and Raffle!

email:girsonfield@outlook.com

Tel: 7713651215

Racing this week

Monday Pontifract – Apache Angel – back on the Flat – best watched.

Friday – Infinite Honour goes to Beverley after his recent win ridden by top Jockey Pat Cosgrove...

Susan Corbett Racing Syndicates and Shares for Sale for the 2024/25 season

The Goodfellow Partnership

Beyond the Verge

This is a small partnership of 7 people looking for another member. They have had 6 wins with Wor Verge, who has now retired, placed horse Charizard who we sadly lost and now ‘Beyond The Verge’. ‘Rolo’ is a lovely moving horse that will be back in training in July and will first run in a bumper before going over hurdles and fences.

Shares £1000.00 per 10% to buy in then £200.00 per month fully inclusive. 10% available.

New Small Partnership – Ladies that Race!

Un Named 2020 Gelding by Cloudings out of Toarmandowithlove

We already have ‘Joker’ who is a strong 4 year old bred by my Irish friend Rose. He is out of one of our winning mares Toarmandowithlove by Cloudings.

Rose has leased him to us, so no buy in apart from £100.00 setting up the partnership costs - then £ 100.00 per month for a 5% share, £200.00 for 10% etc.

This syndicate starts on 1st August as he has just been broken in to the point of doing steady work on the gallop and is now on a break until 1st August.

Sunset Hill – 2019 mare by Kingston Hill out of Sunset Times

Bought from the Goffs May sale – she has had 2 PTP runs and was 9 lengths behind a horse that fetched 37K at the sales. Her full brother went for 33k after winning his PTP. Related to Shantou Bob, Uncle Danny and Mah Mate Bob.

She is a big mare who has taken time to mature. She ran in a red hot bumper at Hexham in June and was a very credible 6th. She is on a break and will be back in training at the end of July.

10% £1000.00 to buy in Plus Vat – includes expenses such as sales price and sales commission from Goffs – on going fully inclusive costs are £200.00 per month

25% £2500 + vat to buy in £5000.00 per month fully Inclusive cost.

New Racing Club

See a Stride – 2017 mare by Notnowcato out of Steel Glory ( Flemensfirth )

Won a Point in 2021 and sold for 47K then placed 2nd over 2 miles in a maiden Hurdle before an injury. She has since been placed 3rd in a H/c Hurdle. Rated 104 and should go Chasing.

Previously trained by Gordon Elliot. She is having a summer break and will be in training at the end of July.

5% will be £100.00 per month

10% will be £200.00 per month etc.

Whispering Dancer – 2019 by Elusive Pimpernel out of Newtown Dancer

He has ran in 6 Point to Points in Ireland, being placed 5th, 2nd, 4th x 3 times before winning in March. He is one of the biggest horses you will see in Training at 17.3hh currently on a break till 1st August.

Very well related with his Dam being a Listed placed mare and his sibling Different Gravey being rated 160 in his prime and also a Listed horse. This is a very exciting NH prospect.

For sale to stay on the yard. Owners asking 10K.

2021 Filly out of Dolly Hall by Ice Breeze

This is a filly from the same stud as our Pinot Rouge. She comes at the end of June - unbroken. The dam Dolly Hall was Bred by JP McManus wife Noreen.

She won a PTP, placed in all 4 Bumpers and 2 x Hurdle wins and placed 7 times and was rated 116. Ice Breaker won nearly 500K and rated 117 in France he won over a distance of 1.4 – 1.7. She will be to break in and train on or may need a break – time will tell but a lovely mover and prospect.

£5K plus Vat and an extra 2K to the breeder when she wins a race!

Unnamed 2019 gelding out of Springfield Spirit by Alkaadhem

This gelding has recently come from Ireland and is work in progress. Not too big, but very strong and doing well on the gallops. He is from a family of Point to Point winners and related to Princess Rapunzel. He could well be a good prospect for a small syndicate. He should be ready to race in 6 – 8 weeks.

Price 5k no vat

Please contact Susan on 07713651215 or email girsonfield@outlook.com to get more information/ pedigrees etc.

Breeding Syndicates at Girsonfield

Breeding plan – Bahrikate  

Plan would be to put her in foal every two years and the year between the funds would keep the youngstock…

Based on 4 people sharing…. Ie a 25% share each.

Year 1 - 4k to buy into Mare and Foal for 2024

Year 2   4 K to pay keep and stud fee to put mare in foal and to keep yearling.

Year 3   4 K to keep mare. Foal and two year old.

Year 4 – revise if we are selling a youngster or keeping going in the same vein as the idea would be to rear and race our own.

Conclusion

Girsonfield Stud & Racing stands as a testament to passion, perseverance, and professional excellence in the equestrian world.

From its humble beginnings as a local stud farm to its current status as a formidable racing yard, Girsonfield continues to raise the bar in thoroughbred training and racing success.

With a dedicated team, state-of-the-art facilities, and a client-focused approach, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Whether you're an experienced owner or new to the world of horse racing, Girsonfield offers a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving, family-oriented racing community.

Return regularly to this page to learn more about the Girsonfield difference – where every horse's potential is realized and every owner's dream can become a reality.

Every week we will publish the latest news, of highs and lows, in the daily life of a family run racing training stable. The lives and work of the dedicated staff who care for the current horses in training, the jockeys and veterinary staff and the support of owners who make up the Girsonfield Syndicates.

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