Dame Jilly Cooper served as a patron of the Racehorse Sanctuary and Rehoming Centre for many years, during which her enthusiasm and genuine care became integral to the heart of the charity. With horses being a significant part of her life, her involvement was not merely nominal; she enjoyed the tales and progress reports we sent her, responding with warmth…
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On Sunday, 31st August, we had the privilege of being invited to David Menuisier’s yard at Coomblands in West Sussex. David, a Grade 1-winning trainer, has achieved victories in the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, and Australia. We brought along our merchandise and informational leaflets, and we were pleased to see approximately 500 visitors. Attendees enjoyed viewing the beautiful racehorses, a…
Group visits to the centre This summer, we have been delighted to host a couple of group visits to the Centre. Members from the All for One Racing – David Mennuisier Syndicates joined us on 10th July and Plumpton Racecourse on 29th July 2025. Guests were welcomed by our Chief Operating Officer and Trustee, Catherine McIlwraith, who shared an insightful…
I met William, formerly known as Stake-Acclaim, at the Racehorse Sanctuary fun day. It was love at first sight. My feelings were confirmed when Catherine mentioned that William’s favourite treat was extra strong mints, exactly what I happened to have in my bag! I came back to the Sanctuary for another meet and greet with William and had a little…
We are saddened to share the news that our dear Mr Vitality (Vi) was put to sleep on Thursday 20th March, at the grand age of 34. Vi had an incredibly successful racing career in Hong Kong, winning £6 million in prize money, as well as holding The Sha Tin racetrack course record for the sprint, had two films made…
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