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Fedneys Park is an exciting mare now in training with Ben Haslam in Yorkshire, where a change of scenery offers a fresh opportunity to build on her early promise.
Purchased for 82,000gns at the Tattersalls Cheltenham January Sale, she caught the eye with a commanding point-to-point success at Carrigarostig. Making all, she jumped fluently and drew clear to win by six lengths, marking herself out as a mare with plenty of potential.
By leading National Hunt sire Walk In The Park, whose progeny include Douvan, Jonbon, Facile Vega and Min, she has the pedigree to complement her athleticism and strong jumping.
Old Gold Racing’s first Irish-based runner, Fedneys began her career under Rules with Henry de Bromhead, finishing a promising third on debut at Limerick. With subsequent performances falling short of expectations, Henry suggested that she could benefit from moving to a smaller yard. Owners subsequently voted in favour of a change of trainer, and Ben’s success with horses needing a fresh start, alongside the prospect of smaller fields in the North of England, made his yard an appealing choice.
Fedneys has settled well into her new surroundings, with Ben describing her as a great mover. A few adjustments to her routine are already helping him manage her quirks, and he has been pleased with her progress as he gets to know her.
Fedneys Park is an athletic mare with plenty of scope, whose point-to-point success and strong jumping offer encouragement for the future. With time to settle and an approach tailored to her needs, the hope is that Ben can unlock her potential and give her owners plenty to look forward to in the months ahead.
Ben Haslam has trained from Castle Hill Stables in the picturesque village of Middleham since 2010.
Ben was successful in achieving a place on Sheikh Mohammed’s highly acclaimed Darley Flying Start scholarship. This took him around the world, including the Curragh, Kentucky, Sydney and Dubai, where he was taught by the very best in all fields of the industry.
Back in England, Ben spent time with Sir Michael Stoute and then returned home to work as Assistant Trainer to his father, Patrick, before taking over the reins at the young age of 25. He has sent out over 200 winners under both codes to date, including at Black Type level.
There are no other partners in this horse, so once 4,000 shares are sold, 100% of the horse will be owned by Old Gold Racing owners.
Unlike other syndicates, Old Gold Racing does not charge owners VAT. This means that there is no need to reclaim VAT and that a share represents a greater proportion of the racehorse.
At the end of the syndicate term any unspent funds are returned to owners pro-rata. These funds can be withdrawn or used against the cost of renewing or purchasing a share.
THE SHARE PRICE BREAKS DOWN AS FOLLOWS:
Racehorse Value
£22.05
Training & Vet Bills
£9.75
Insurance & Racing Fees
£4.10
Management Fee
£18
Contingency
£6.10
TOTAL
£60
Fedneys Park’s sire, Walk In The Park, has really made a name for himself at stud. He currently stands under the Coolmore banner at a private fee. He has produced countless top level winners who have had success at all the major meetings. Some of his best performers include Douvan, Jonbon, Facile Vega and Min. He earned the title of Champion National Hunt Stallion for the 23/24 season.
Fedney Hill was herself unraced but has been sent to some of the top National Hunt stallions in Walk In The Park, Kayf Tara and Blue Bresil. She is a half sister to three talented horses, who have amassed several wins between them, as well as a victory and multiple places at Graded level.
Fedneys Park’s damsire, Presenting, was champion sire on four occasions, producing multiple Cheltenham Gold Cup winners in Denman and War Of Attrition. His daughters have produced the likes of the Grade 1 winners Might Bite, Paisley Park and Captain Guinness. On top of that, when crossed with Walk In The Park, we have been landed with high quality horses like Gidleigh Park and Eabha Grace.