ROYAL TOUR A RIGHT ROYAL SUCCESS

Ontrack Thoroughbred’s bi-annual tour to Royal Ascot proved a memorable event for participants.

The 2017 Royal Ascot Tour was Ontrack’s third to the world’s most famous racing event and 25 Ontrack clients joined hosts Grant and Jenny Morgan and Jennie Bartels.

“It was a spectacular tour and we were blessed with fantastic weather and a great bunch who shared two memorable weeks,” said Ontrack Managing Director Grant Morgan.

The tour started with a week in Newmarket, the heart of the English horse racing and breeding, and included stable and stud visits.

“We were privileged to spend time at Darley’s Dalham Hall Stud and catch up with our very special horse Brazen Beau who is coming to the end of his second season in the UK before heading back to an Australian spring.

“The party also toured Juddmonte Farm’s Banstead Manor in Newmarket where champion racehorse Frankel is now blazing a trail as a stallion. It is an amazing property and the chance to inspect Frankel proved extremely popular with the tour.

“We were also hosted by trainer Luca Cumani at his Newmarket stables and our guests really enjoyed having the opportunity to see close up how one of the leading trainers in the UK operates,” said Grant Morgan.

Three days of Royal Ascot’s five-day racing carnival were included in the tour and all days were blessed with incredible weather.

“The final day at Ascot saw the group hosted at the Trackside Restaurant in the Royal Enclosure and that mean top and tails for the gents and the finest for the ladies. It is truly an amazing experience to spend the day in the Royal Enclosure and it always proves an eye opener for first timers.

“The tour members had a great time and Ontrack’s policy and limiting numbers meant those on the trip are able to get to know their all of their fellow travellers and it also allows everyone the chance to get up close and personal with many great horses, whilst also gaining the opportunity to personally spend time with leading breeders, stud managers and the people that work with the horses.

“It really was a great tour, but the real judges of the trip are always the guests,” said Grant Morgan.

“It was an absolutely amazing tour with fabulous company and first class all the way. Thanks to our hosts Grant and Jenny Morgan and Jennie Bartels for a fantastic time.” – Glenda Newick
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“Wonderful experience.” Jeanette Donaldson