Flat race training
A personalised programme for every horse in our care. Turf, fibresand, and Polytrack gallops. Training lots of six horses maximum.
Flat Racing Trainer — Newmarket
Forty years of excellence on the training grounds of Newmarket
Since 1986, James Ashworth has been preparing tomorrow's champions from the historic heath of Newmarket. Steeped in the finest traditions of British flat racing, he combines discipline, patience, and instinct to unlock every horse's potential.
Licensed by the British Horseracing Authority, his yard of 45 boxes welcomes international owners drawn by a hands-on approach: small training lots, daily veterinary oversight, and access to the finest gallops in the world.
A personalised programme for every horse in our care. Turf, fibresand, and Polytrack gallops. Training lots of six horses maximum.
Guiding yearlings through their first steps. A gentle approach that respects the young horse's physical and mental development.
Grass paddocks, covered walker, equine spa. The ideal setting for post-race recovery or a scheduled rest period.
Yearling selection at public sales — Tattersalls, Goffs, Doncaster. Pedigree expertise, conformation assessment, and sporting value analysis.
All fees exclude veterinary costs, farrier, transport, and race entry fees. Monthly invoicing. Minimum 3-month commitment.
Sovereign Light — Gr.1 Epsom Downs
A breathtaking victory before 100,000 spectators. Sovereign Light prevailed by two lengths under the ride of R. Moore in the greatest flat race in the world.
Newmarket has been the headquarters of British racing for over 350 years. Home to more than 3,000 horses in training across 80 licensed yards, the town's 2,500 acres of protected heath provide the finest training grounds anywhere on earth.
“ The horse never lies. It is up to us to know how to listen. ”
James Ashworth
Under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority, the sport supports an industry of 85,000 jobs. The Tattersalls sales, the fixtures at Royal Ascot, Epsom, and Goodwood, and the institution of the Champion Stakes make Britain the beating heart of world racing.
Stable visits are available by appointment. We welcome prospective owners year-round for a personal tour of our facilities and training grounds.