It was not the Thoroughbred that brought Stephen to Newmarket in the summer of 2003, but it’s been the love and passion he developed for these amazing athletes that has kept him here ever since.
Stephen’s first three years in the home of racing was spent working for O.A Curtis and Sons. Perhaps by good fortune his role there included looking after Michael Jarvis’s powerful Fordham road stable.
In a yard full of quality one horse stood out; Rakti. A little over two moths after Stephen arrived he “plated” his first Group 1 winner when Raki powered away from a high class field in the Champion Stakes. Rakti would go on to score a further three times at the top level and in June of 2005 Eswarrah added her name to the Group 1 roll of honour when she won the Epsom Oaks. In total five Group One’s were won by horses shod by Stephen during his time working for Mark and Simon.
Since Ashmount Forge was established in 2007, Stephen and the team have shod a further twenty one horses that between them have won a total of forty five Group or Grade One victories worldwide.
Below are the horses that provided those victories, they are all special to us and it has been our privilege to work with these and all the other wonderful horses over the years.
Frankel
Foaled on the 11th of February 2008. Trained by Sir Henry Cecil Frankel remained unbeaten during a 14 race career. Out of Kind by the brilliant sire Galileo Frankel transcended the sport of racing and will be remembered as one of the greatest horses of all time. (click the picture for race statistics)
Equinox
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King Of Steel
Foaled on the 7th February 2007, this filly had a career spanning 3 years, she was a Royal Ascot and Group one winner, she was most effective over distances of between one mile and ten furlongs. Photo credit Megan Rose.
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Postponed
Foaled on the 4th of April 2011 he was shod by our team from 2016 and went on to win the Dubai City of Gold, The Dubai Sheema Classic, the Coronation Cup and the International stakes. He retired from racing in may 2017.(click the picture for race statistics)
Rakti
Foaled on the 10th of February 1999, This powerful and brilliant colt would win 6 Group One races during his glittering career.
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Midday
Foaled in 2006, this filly won 6 Group one races including a record 3 Nasaw stakes in a row
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Twice Over
Foaled 16 May 2005 he was a top class middle distance performer with wins including the Eclipse Stakes, the International Stakes and two running's of the Champion Stakes.
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Noble Mission
Foaled 25 February 2009, This full brother to Frankel proudly carried the flag for warren place after the death of sir Henry Cecil. A triple Group One Winner who's victory in the Champions Stakes will live long in memory.
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Eswarah
Foaled on the 21st of April 2002, she was un-raced as a 2 year old, however retired a classic winner at the of her 3 year old career.
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Eldar Eldarov
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Teona
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Bayside Boy
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Cursory Glance
Foaled 11 February 2012, this filly was only raced as a 2 year old only, whilst her career was brief she was a Royal Ascot and Group One winner. On a personal note she was the fist Group 1 winner Stephen Shod for Varian stable and as such she was always hold an affectionate place in Stephen’s heart.
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Belardo
Foaled on the 2nd of April 2012, this Irish Bred Colt scored twice at the top level and was the crowned European Champion 2 year old.
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Chachamaidee
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Nezwaah
This kind natured daughter of Dubawi became the first Group One winner sent out by Roger Varian from his new base at Carlburg Stable.
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Defoe
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Eshaada
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Zabeel Prince
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Sheika Reika
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