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Racehorse Trainer Mick Channon West Ilsley Stables in Berkshire is the base of Racehorse Trainer Mick Channon. Youmzain was simply an inspirational horse.

Since saddling his first runners in 1989 Mick Channon has established himself as one of the most successful in his profession and, after purchasing the historic West Ilsley Stables in 1999, he's been a regular top six finisher in the British Flat Trainers' Championship. Mick is the first to admit that we all need a touch of luck and after only five years in the game one horse in particular provide

d the springboard. Piccolo achieved Group 1 success when he won the Nunthorpe Stakes at York in 1994, before going on to take the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot the following year. The likes of the brilliant, but ill-fated Bint Allayl proved that Piccolo's exploits were no fluke and soon, Mick's Lambourn operation grew to such an extent that it was time to move on. The opportunity to move to West Ilsley was fortuitous, but again fate granted a window of opportunity and from the famous old yard Mick cemented his reputation as a talented handler of juvenile fillies. Queen's Logic, Silca's Sister, Flashy Wings, Silca Chiave, Majestic Roi, Lahaleeb and Music Show have all proved high class performers with Pattern successes to their names. In recent years, Youmzain was the stables flagbearer, performing admirably in the World's premier middle distance events. Twice a winner at the top level, the Sinndar entire became a reknowned Group 1 performer, three times finishing runner up in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, as well as twice coming second in The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and Epsom's Coronation Cup. costing £33,000 his career earnings totalled almost £4 million. With 100 two year olds entering the West Ilsley training ranks every year, Mick continues to unearth promising juveniles and he regularly sends out well over 100 winners per season. Indeed, Queen's Logic, Zafeen, Nahoodh and Music Show are examples of the top class horses sourced and developed at Hodcott, as is Majestic Dubawi, the Guineas hope for 2011. Mick's website www.mickchannon.tv site has been recently updated and we hope that it's both informative and entertaining. This isn't a money making venture, that's not the point of it. If racing can become more accessible to everyone we'll all prosper, so please enjoy what's on offer and give us your feedback

20/12/2018

Work/exercise riders wanted to join our team at West Ilsley stables. For more information contact our office on 01635 281166.

19/07/2018

A belated round up of the latest winners:
http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news

10/06/2018

A Saturday Treble for West Ilsley:

http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news

03/06/2018

Listed Success for Adorable:

http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news #1515

A very pleasing week with four winners in the form of juveniles GOSPEL and PACHLOULI whilst among the three year olds, CHARMING GUEST continues to make up for lost time and ADORABLE stepped into Listed company to underline her credentials as a developing filly of flair and real grit in France yester...

22/05/2018

More two year old success and a very exciting time in store:

http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news

13/05/2018

08/05/2018

We really like going to Bath at the moment: http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news #1509
Photos courtesy of (Twitter)

A smashing Bank Holiday Monday at Bath saw two winners in the form of Sue Bunney's BARBILL and Jon & Sophie Mitchell's TRICKSY SPIRIT, both winners under Charlie Bishop who would go on to make it a hat-trick on the day aboard former West Ilsley inmate King Crimson.

03/05/2018

A random photo of Mick and Phil with their dad on the beach at Sandbanks.

A real dynamo of a man was Jack.

So busy, he didn't have time to take his socks off.

03/05/2018

Some are here for a good time, not a long time - two more juveniles come home for West Ilsley:
http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news #1508

A good couple of days for the two year olds as Mick's own BIG BOOTS scored at Bath last night and Theresa Burns's TARRZAN took the seller at Ripon this afternoon.

30/04/2018

Reflections on a good weekend for West Ilsley & Sixties Icon:
http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news #1496

David Hudd, Chris Wright & Ann Black's KINKS returns to the winner's enclosure with Charlie & Zolly on Saturday afternoon

20/03/2018

Lovely to see Danegold still cared for at a grand old age. To think he nearly gave us our first Festival winner way back when.

Last week, I decided to retire my beautiful boy Danegold, due to the lasting effects of his cellulitus. I'd wanted one last ride as something to call final, but needed him to be strong enough to manage.
Yesterday, I was walking round with him loose in our indoor school, and I softly asked him if it was the day I could sit on his back again. He walked us over to the mounting block and stood still by it. Bearing in mind that often when I mount he tries to jump me off, especially when ba****ck and in a rug, and I didn't have a hat on, I clipped on the leadrope, and he let me climb on.
We ambled around, and my phone started playing a country song about being a celebrity - so apt for him, and just enjoyed each other's company.
It wasn't until today, I realised that it was 18 years ago to the day, that he ran 'the race of his life' at the Cheltenham Festival, coming in 2nd by a neck, that I appreciated how special my last ride had been

14/03/2018

A Cheltenham Festival winner for West Ilsley:

http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news

There's 'thrilling' and there's 'THRILLING' and yesterday on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, the Radford Family's MISTER WHITAKER took the closer, winning the two and a half mile Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) by a mere whisker.

01/02/2018

Vacancies at West Ilsley Stables, Berkshire.

https://www.careersinracing.com/job/stable-staff-224/

https://www.careersinracing.com/job/yard-person-163/

Stable Staff Mick Channon Racing West Ilsley Full-time Excellent wages plus single accommodation Category: Stable Staff Posted: 01.02.2018 We have full time vacancies for experienced stable staff to join our successful dual purpose yard. Excellent wages and good single accommodation available. Must....

03/08/2017

Photos courtesy of Sue Huntingdon

03/08/2017

Photos courtesy of Sue Huntingdon

03/08/2017

Photos courtesy of Sue Huntingdon

20/06/2017

http://www.itv.com/racing/archive-clips/ed-chamberlin-meets-mick-channon-as-the-master-trainer-reflects-on-his-footballing-days

He's well known within racing with big winners over jumps and on the flat - but Mick Channon's roots are firmly set in football.

04/05/2017

Our Entries & Results Pages are now back online:

https://www.racingpost.com/profile/trainer/4676/mick-channon/entries
http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/news
http://www.mickchannon.tv/

Forthcoming entries for trainer Mick Channon. Includes date entered, race time and latest betting odds.

25/04/2017

18/04/2017

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Videos

LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2016

The Lord Ilsley Racing stable visit takes place on Sunday 29th November. 2015 saw Needless Shouting record a debut win over hurdles whilst Ettie Hart, although late to blossom ran an excellent second on her only outing as a two year old. 2016 promises much with a new yearling colt by Sayif joining the ranks and you can see the video here as Mick and Michael Jnr teeter on the verge of bickering.

A Man For All Seasons Part 3

A Man For All Seasons Part 3 - Success and swearing in this bit - The end of the 2003 documentary.

A Man For All Seasons Part 2 - Back home to Orcheston - The Cup Final - & The Guineas.

A Man For All Seasons Part 1 - Twenty eight years after speaking like a worzel Mick was at it again for the 2003 flat season. He was now a trainer. We apologise for the foul language and that, but please enjoy catching up with whatever he did in between.

Man On The Run 9 - The End - Mick resists the urge to call Jane 'The Wife' but expresses his sadness about asking for a transfer because it would ruin "A way of life". He changed his mind though and stayed on to enjoy another two years at The Dell - not moving turned out to be a good move because of Stokesy's left peg in May of 1976. Thanks Bob.

Man On The Run 8 - The birth of Man On The Run (who was even ridden by Luke Harvey believe it or not). His mother, Cathy Jane also produced Jamesmead who won the Tote Gold Trophy in 1988. The Boss also shows off his riding prowess which every jockey has been compared to ever since. To be fair, he insists it was tricky because Bill Wightman's Land Rover was upsides.

Man On The Run 7 - Contemplating leaving Saints and talking about dodgy stuff that Mick can't add up. This is 1975 remember and humour was OK back then.

Man On The Run 6 - A missed penalty against United, England training and Jane listens to the radio next to an enormous bottle of milk.

Man On The Run 5 - Loads of swearing at half time against United. Ossie with his head in his hands and Lawrie trying to stop the lads bickering.

Man On The Run 4 - A big day as Big Dave Hill is spotted amongst the crowd before a 2nd Division match against Manchester United. United are big, but Big Dave has always been bigger. There's some semi naked stuff in the dressing room although there is a distinct lack of tattoos. Remember that this was 1975 and nobody in the Saints side was a pirate.

Man On The Run 3 - In the latest instalment, our hero butchers a cow and shouts at a horse. Remember, this is 1975. *Note the other bloke's bandaged finger & Nicky Channon in an adorable duffel coat.

Man on The Run 2 - Not as exciting as the 'Miss Bournemouth 1975' clip unfortunately.

BOX 41 - HORSES FOR 2015

BOX 41 - HORSES FOR 2015 - Our longest running syndicate is all set to go with three juveniles for 2015. Two Lawman colts and a Lilbourne Lad filly are on the roster this year with high hopes that a Halicarnassus, a Cay Verde or an Orizaba might emerge. Here Mick talks our members through our prospects for the year. As ever, all of our details are on the website: http://mickchannon.tv

Two Year Old Colts

GALLOP VIDEO - 06/03/15 - Two Year Old Colts Rebel Yell - Lead, Harrison (red), Lord Trotter (Yellow), Lawman Ex Indian Dumaani (Green) The rest of this morning's work is on the website:http://www.mickchannon.tv/page/gallops

LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2015

It's that time of year again when the partners in Lord Ilsley Racing get to select their horses for the coming season. 2015 features a Baltic King colt and a Bushranger filly. The video shows them on the gallops at West Ilsley and Mick's assessment ahead of what is hopefully an exciting year. It's early days of course but feel free to have a look at the video and if you're interested, please get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

LORD ILSLEY RACING - NEEDLESS SHOUTING - 2015 PREVIEW VIDEO

Last year's hero Needless Shouting is back from his break after a successful 2014 flat campaign and now looks set to begin a dual purpose season in 2015. He's schooled very well over at Hen's and is back in full work. Here Mick discusses the plans for the coming season.

Work Morning Compilation - 05/09/14

Friendship

Mick Remembers Bally - May 2008. Mick talks to his friend and journalist Brian Cooney about his friendship with Alan Ball. He meant so much to so many people and his presence is sorely missed around West Ilsley. Alan's sense of fun and a hard earnt perspective on what really matters in life shouldn't be forgotten.

Mick's Ice Bucket Challenge.

He'd been goaded for days and despite contributing to charity to get out of it, we wouldn't let up. Call it 'Dressing room banter' but he finally gave in. We forgave him the 'Ice" bit because he's a pensioner now but it was still cold enough. Hardly done in good grace but Kevin Keegan, Norman Hunter & Jack Channon won't be too happy about it either. Thanks to Mick Quinn & the Two Year Old Handicapper Matthew Tester for making our day.