Trainers

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  Anthony Honeyball

  A former conditional jockey for Paul Nicholls, Anthony Honeyball began his training career in 2006, from his parents' farm in Somerset, and in 2012 moved to his current base in Dorset. The undoubted star of the show has been Regal Encore, the winner of nine races, including a Grade 3 chase at Ascot, when 12 years of age, also the dual Graded-winning chaser Sam Brown. Anthony has an excellent record with mares, highlighted by the talented Midnight Tune, who landed a Grade 2 at Sandown over hurdles. Anthony had his best season to date in 2022-2023 with 40 wins and trained Owners Group's Farouk De Cheneau to three wins in 2023.

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  Emma Lavelle

  Emma Lavelle has been training horses for over 20 years, but it is since moving to her current setup, Bonita Racing Stables in Wiltshire, that her career has really taken off, and in the 2021-22 season she equalled her previous best total of 42 winners. Emma trains one of the most talented hurdlers in the country, the evergreen Stayers’ Hurdle and Long Walk Hurdle winner Paisley Park, also the Ladbroke Trophy winner, De Rasher Counter. Emma has also enjoyed notable success in the past with Shotgun Paddy, Self Defense and Crack Away Jack. Emma has achieved many successes for Owners Group with the likes of Manorbank, Gold Link, Wouldubewell, and most recently, Kit's Coty.