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Over the last 10 days we have increased the work of the winter/soft ground horses. They have been doing a lot more work on the grass gallops, on Mr Pugh’s bank. It’s always an exciting time of year, as you start to look ahead and make plans for these... [Read More] |
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Rash Moment and Princesse Fleur ran at Newton Abbot on 22nd August. Pleasing performances from both Rash and Fleur, with Rash... [Read More] |
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NAME:
MICHAEL SCUDAMORE
ROLE:
Trainer
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PROFILE:
Michael was born in February 1984, and was brought up in The Cotswolds. As youngsters, Michael and his older brother Tom were keen pony club riders and enjoyed show jumping and one day events. His father Peter was assistant trainer to Nigel Twiston- Davies, and it was here the family remained until moving to Eccleswall Court in 2003.
Previous to training racehorses, Michael was a keen rugby player. He played for Gloucester Academy and Wales U19 which included a Five Nations tournament with England, France, Ireland and Italy and a World cup in Paris. He was later a rugby professional for two seasons with Ebbw Vale and played for Gwent Dragons U21.
Over the years, Michael has worked/ ridden out for numerous trainers, including Nigel Twiston- Davies, Dennis Caro, James Fanshawe and Martin Pipe, where valuable experience has been gained along the way.
Training started at Eccleswall Court in 2005, when Michael’s grandfather, Michael senior, took out his licence once again. Michael worked with his father, assisting Michael senior with the training of the yard’s horses. During this time the yard had a few big wins including Heltornic at Wetherby and Haydock, and The Wicketkeeper winning a listed race at Ascot.
Michael took over the trainers licence from his grandfather in April 2008, following a season as an amateur jockey, winning 4 races. On 30th May he saddled his first winner; Directa’s Digger on the flat at Haydock. On 25th August he saddled his first national hunt winners at Huntingdon, a double, with Dark Energy and Fourpointone.
Currently in his 4th season of training, highlights to date include; Gloucester finishing 2nd in the Scottish Champion Hurdle and also at Cheltenham, Gunslinger winning the apprentice riders Derby at Epsom, and Saphir River being placed at Aintrees' Grand National meeting.
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