Thady Gosden talks Graham Clark through some of the stable's big hopes for the new Flat season.
Enhancing a position of strength can be a tricky task for some, but that is not the case where John and Thady Gosden are concerned.
There are few training partnerships in racing that are as strong as the Newmarket based father-and-son duo, who joined forces back in 2021.
Since teaming up the pair have tasted multiple big race victories on an annual basis with the operation at Clarehaven Stables appearing to be in a healthy state.
While the number of big race winners was down last year, there were still enough highlights to take from a campaign which yielded 110 domestic winners and more than £3.8 million in prize money.
And while top class mares Emily Upjohn and Inspiral have moved on to take up breeding duties the roster of top class older horses looks strong with last year’s Prix de l’Opera Friendly Soul leading the charge with the likes of Lead Artist and Ombudsman in support.
It is not only the older brigade that look set to play a leading role for the Gosden team with their three year old team looking equally exceptional, which suggests their sight at the top table will be seen on a regular basis throughout 2025.
Thady Gosden said: “In terms of Group winners we were slightly behind former years, although we had a solid team of horses with plenty showing their potential. Friendly Soul winning the Opera at the end of last season was a real highlight and a good way to help sign off the season.”
“We lacked a bit of depth in the three year old crop, but that happens some years, however we were very fortunate to be supported by a lot of good owner breeders. We do have some nice four year olds that have come forward and we have a fantastic group of three year olds to go into this year with.”
