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….

Soviet Invasion of Hungary Day Update

We decided to solemnly commemorate the 70th anniversary of this event by invading Nottingham with SOMKIYR. Unfortunately, he did not treat the occasion with the racing excellence and gravitas it[…]

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Bosphorus Bridge Day Update

It was back in 1973 when the current Bosphorus Bridge was completed. I think I might have been watching a repeat of “H. R. Pufnstuf” when I heard the news.[…]

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Clondaw Robin Blog – October 2026

Autumn is now upon us and I look forward to the advent of warm rain to keep the last of the insects at bay. As a bonus, it tends to[…]

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