Getting To Know You – Joseph Parr
Joseph Parr took out his training license in 2020 and is based at Franklin Lodge Stables in Newmarket. Gaining valuable experience working for both his grandfather, Alan Bailey, and Classic-winning trainer Ed Dunlop, he had a great grounding for his career. Last year Joe had a 19% strike rate and is looking forward to growing his operation both in numbers and quality for the 2021 season.
- What is your first racing memory? My Grandad training a winner at Chester. Everybody was rather drunk, they had obviously backed it!
- Favourite track? Chester is a beautiful track, would love a winner there! They look after the owners and trainers very well.
- Favourite horse? Barbican, he took me to Dubai World Cup night, or possibly Esspeegee who won six in seven and ran off with me every day!
- Race you’d most like to win? Stakes Race – The Arc de Triomphe. Handicap Race – Chester Cup.
- Horse you’re most looking forward to seeing run in 2021? Hello Me
- Favourite holiday destination? Ibiza (the quiet part!)
- Favourite restaurant? Amante Ibiza
- Favourite Album? Discovery Daft Punk
- Two books you’d recommend? This Is Going To Hurt (Adam Kay) & The Chimp Paradox
- Five dinner party guests? Ricky Gervais, David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Steve Coogan and Noel Fielding (purely for a laugh).
A year of champions and G1 successes
It was a Group 1 year from start to finish for Avenue Bloodstock. 2024 will be remembered for the achievements of champion Porta Fortuna but there were also Group 1 successes for Anisette, Celestial Legend, Land Legend and Massive Sovereign. Porta Fortuna was a private purchase in conjunction with Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing on […]
G2 success for Arapaho
G1 winner Arapaho added a ninth success to his record on Saturday when successful in the G2 Sandown Classic at Caulfield. The son of Lope De Vega, who was a €140,000 purchase by Avenue Bloodstock at the 2020 Arqana Autumn Sale in conjunction with his trainer Bjorn Baker and Clarke Bloodstock, prevailed under Rachel King […]
‘A summer we’ll never forget’ – Porta Fortuna is crowned Cartier Champion
Porta Fortuna’s remarkable season gained deserved recognition on Wednesday when she was named Cartier Champion 3yo Filly of 2024. Owned by Barry Fowler/Medallion Racing ’20/Steve Weston/Dean Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, for whom she was a private purchase by Avenue Bloodstock in conjunction with Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing, Porta Fortuna has mixed it with the best […]
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