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Chepstow Latest News / Reciprocal Dates

  • harry783
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read

Sue Maine paid a special tribute to her late husband as she sponsored a race in memory of him. The Michael Maine Memorial Cup was held at our meeting here in June and shines a light on the family's ongoing efforts to raise funds for Brain Tumour research.


Sue’s love for horse racing began quite unexpectedly in the early 2000s, while she was living in Swindon. During a visit to the Lambourn Open Day, she and Michael were wandering through the yards when he spotted a horse , which was advertised for sale and encouraged her to “go find out more.” That horse turned out to be trained by Bryan Smart, with his wife Vicky, and the couple ended up taking out their first-ever quarter shares in a filly named Berkley Heights.


That spontaneous decision ignited a lifelong passion for the sport.

Later, Sue joined a racehorse syndicate with the late Henry Ponsonby (HP Racing), and it wasn’t long before one of her horses was running at the prestigious Ascot Racecourse in 2014—a proud moment she still treasures.


Now, through racing, she’s giving back in Michael’s name. The Michael Maine Memorial Cup is more than just a race—it’s a legacy of love, a celebration of life, and a meaningful contribution to a vital cause.


 Donations to Brain Tumour Research in memory of Michael Maine can be made at: Memorial to Michael Maine, 1956 - 2016. 

Ella Rudland
Ella Rudland

Congratulations to 15 year old Ella Rudland on her victory in the Dragon TV & Film studios Pony race, riding Here We Go Again to success in a fantastic race. As always, we’re proud to support pony racing and support young aspiring jockeys on their first steps into the sport.

MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

We have organised a coach trip to Kim Bailey's yard followed by breakfast and a day at Worcester Races on Monday 15th September. If you would like to come along to this, please contact racing@venatour.co.uk or call 01242 650192 to get more details. Spaces are limited so if you wish to come, please get in touch!


RECIPROCAL DATES


AUGUST

  • Monday 4th – Ripon

  • Wednesday 20th – Kempton

SEPTEMBER

  • Thursday 18th – Chelmsford

  • Saturday 20th – Chester

  • Wednesday 24th – Perth

  • Saturday 27th – Haydock

  • Monday 29th – Hamilton Park



 
 
 

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