Sylvester Kirk's Cedar Lodge stable at Upper Lambourn has often been the home of a…
Linda Stubbs
Beverley House Stables, Malton, North Yorkshire is the home of respected trainer, Linda Stubbs. Make no mistake this professionally run operation have a keen eye for a good buy at the sales and canny gamblers. Generally working with a small string of two-year-olds, their youngsters often attain a winning level of ability, keeping busy with consistent, durable types. The classy two-year-old Saxford won at Listed level and narrowly failed to land the Prix Eclipse (Group 3) in Chantilly, France.
Stubbs’ two-year-olds are often ready to run from the start of the turf season and in recent years have featured entrants in the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster’s Lincoln meeting, continuing throughout the season. A general win rate of 15% and 40% win and place indicates that they are no forlorn hope at speculative odds. Last season saw a couple of juveniles winning on their racecourse bow but a win rate of about 8% illustrates that the majority of youngsters improve for the experience. Northern courses have proven a good hunting ground with cheap purchases taking advantage of maidens and auction events. The Tyme Partnership have done particularly well with their juveniles with Stubbs in recent years, while winning debutante Theymistim may prove to be a particularly good buy for 10,000gns.
Prospective owners would do well to consider the talents of this professional trainer as she is a talent and does remarkably well with her small string of juveniles, often bargain buys. There is little doubt 2010 will be another successful season for this stable.