Shovelstrode Racing

Andy Irvine
Racehorse trainer, Sussex

About us

Shovelstrode Racing is a long established family run business based in Sussex. The stables are built on a legacy left behind by the well known trainer Zoe Davison. Andy Irvine and Zoe’s eldest daughter, Gemelle Johnson, and the family continue to run the yard in her memory. To read more about the history of the stables click here

Latest News

All the latest news from the stables and at the races….

Eklil Blog – October 2024

I was supposed to be going to Windsor today, but those very kind humans all around me decided that lugging through the mud is not really necessary for me. I[…]

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Fijian Independence Day Update

Just a quick update. If things go to plan (as if they ever do!) the first jumper out of hibernation will be GODOT at Kempton’s Sunday meeting, with a couple[…]

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Eklil Blog – September 2024

The bad news since the last blog is that Hesbehindyou, my loyal sidekick who came with exemplary references from Monty’s Award, has retired and departed Shovelstrode. This is a problem,[…]

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