Paul and Sally Flatt's Childwickbury Stud has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Newbury Racecourse, supporting the Listed Fillies' Trial Stakes on the Lockinge card on May 17.
A 10-furlong contest for three-year-old fillies, the race carries prize-money of £75,000 and has an impressive roll of former winners, including subsequent Group 1 stars Nashwa (GB), Eshaada (GB) Warm Heart (Ire), Sea of Class (Ire), and Izzi Top (GB).
Childwickbury Stud, set on 300 acres in Hertfordshire, has recently played a significant role in the raising of stakes performers such as the dual Group 1 winner and young Cheveley Park Stud stallion Vandeek (GB), French Classic winner The Tin Horse (GB), and Group 2 winners Threat (GB) and Indie Angel (Ire).
A joint-statement released by Paul and Sally Flatt read, “We are thrilled to support the Fillies' Trial at Newbury, as it represents a stepping stone towards the Classics for fillies. This aligns perfectly with our goals for the stud, and we believe it plays a crucial role in nurturing talent within the sport.
“It's our ambition to see our own home-bred fillies competing in this race one day. We're committed to fostering the next generation of champions and look forward to the possibilities ahead.”
Childwickbury Stud manager Christian Williams added, “We're proud and excited to partner with Newbury in supporting such an important race, a contest which has a significant part to play in the European Pattern and thus aligns perfectly with Childwickbury's reputation as 'the home of Classic winners'.
“It's an exciting time at Childwickbury. Mr and Mrs Flatt have committed significant investment in regenerating the stud [and] its bloodstock and are committed to supporting British racing on the quest to breeding their own Classic winners.”
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