Lord Ilsley Racing

First set up in 2007, Lord Ilsley Racing is undoubtedly the most dignified syndicate in the sport of kings.

Alfredtheordinary started the ball rolling, allowing the inaugural members to travel the length and breadth of the country as Alfred clocked up sixteen runs in his juvenile season. All this culminated in an unforgettable Sunday afternoon at Kempton Park where the "Ordinary One" finally broke his duck in a pillar to post victory under Sam Hitchcott.

Alphabeth, Alfalevva, Alphacino, Raimond Ridge, Alfraamsey, Prophet in a Dream, Master Macho, Triggerlo, Pay Freeze and The Scuttler have all followed in Alfred's wake having carried the famous yellow and black silks with distinction, allowing LIR Members to do what they do best - go racing and enjoy the fun that can be gleamed from the sport for a modest outlay.

What began as a group of friends expanded to include friends of friends. Then friends of friends of friends and so on.

Today, Lord Ilsley Racing is far more professionally organised than it was at it's inception, but we hope that the core values remain in place. Racing is about trying to win without fear of failure and that's exactly what Mick and the West Ilsley Team have done.

Season 2016's roster includes the ever durable Needless Shouting, three year old Ettie Hart and juvenile colt Sayesse who has already broken his maiden tag at the second time of asking and looks set for an exciting first season on the track.

Lord Ilsley Racing - Video
SAYESSE WINS AT NEWMARKET - MAY 12th 2016
Sayesse returns from his victory at Brighton to score at Newmarket under George Baker in typically gutsy fashion. A very likeable horse who loves a scrap who is starting to make everyone excited.
SAYESSE WINS AT BRIGHTON - APRIL 26, 2016
A decisive victory for SAYESSE who stepped up on his debut performance at Leicester to take the novice auction stakes under Charlie Bishop at Brighton in fine style.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2016 - NOVEMBER 2015
2015 saw Needless Shouting record a debut win over hurdles whilst Ettie Hart, although late to blossom ran an excellent second on her only outing, whilst the admirable Gandvik had more than a few issues but never shirked a challenge. No matter, 2016 promises much with a new yearling colt by Sayif joining the ranks.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - APRIL 2015 UPDATE
LIR's two year olds are making big strides towards their racecourse debuts. Here Mick talks our members through the progress of both ETTIE HART and GANDVIK
GANDVIK THROUGH THE STALLS - APRIL 2015
DEBUTANTS STALLS TRAINING - APRIL 2015 - GANDVIK - At this time of year with racecourse debuts on the horizon, those nearing their first appearances on the track are asked to jump out of the stalls for the first time. The first time is often comical, but a few more sessions and they'll be more than ready.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2015
It's that time of year again when the partners in Lord Ilsley Racing get to select their horses for the coming season. 2015 features a Baltic King colt and Bushranger filly. The video shows them on the gallops at West Ilsley and Mick's assessment ahead of what is hopefully an exciting year.
NEEDLESS SHOUTING - 2015 PREVIEW VIDEO
Last year's hero NEEDLESS SHOUTING is back from his break after a successful 2014 flat campaign and now look set to begin a dual purpose season in 2015. He's schooled very well over at Hen's and is back in full work. Here Mick discusses the plans for the coming season.
NEEDLESS SHOUTING WINS AT YARMOUTH - 6th August 2014
A second win in three weeks for NEEDLESS SHOUTING saw him continue his upward curve with another pillar to post victory over a mile and six furlongs at Yarmouth.
NEEDLESS SHOUTING WINS AT SANDOWN - 16th July 2014
It was a long time in coming but Needless Shouting raised the roof at Sandown in a thrilling victory. Stepping up to a mile and three quarters did the trick with the hope of more to come
RIVER SPIRIT WINS AT LINGFIELD - 7th June 2014
A super effort from a very game filly as River Spirit broke her maiden at the fourth time of asking under Sam Hitchcott at Lingfield Park. A great day was had by all with plenty more to come.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - APRIL 2014 VIDEO UPDATE
LORD ILSLEY RACING - APRIL 2014 VIDEO UPDATE - Whilst Needless Shouting continues to run consistently, Playboy Bay and River Spirit now stand on the verge of their racecourse debuts. Here Mick and Michael discuss the season ahead and reflect on the LIR Open Day which saw the two year olds work.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - AVONBRIDGE FILLY - JANUARY 2014 UPDATE
Having only arrived in December 2013, Lord Ilsley Racing can look forward to a very forward going Avonbridge filly who has done everything asked of her in her short space of time with us. Here Mick talks you through her progress so far
LORD ILSLEY RACING - INDESATCHEL COLT - JANUARY 2014 UPDATE
One of our latest newcomers is a two year old Indesatchel Colt out of Dim Ofan. He's more than settled in and has become something of a Playboy in recent weeks. Mick talks you through his progress since arriving in September 2013
LORD ILSLEY RACING OPEN DAY - HORSES FOR 2014
Michael Jnr gets Mick to tell all as we unveil Lord Ilsley's horses for 2014. As ever, they don't cost the earth but they can hopefully provide a lot of fun along the way. The Queen Mary and The Dewhurst are the targets.
THE SCUTTLER'S SEASON - 2013
Lord Ilsley Racing's Open Day is this Sunday December 1st at West Ilsley Stables. If any of you would like to come and see our syndicate horses for 2014, please get in touch via the website or email us: mick@mickchannon.tv
THE SCUTTLER WINS AT AYR - 20th September 2013
THE SCUTTLER'S fourth win of 2013 came on soft ground at Ayr. Even though the Syndicate Manager strongly opposed the long trip North he was made to eat humble pie as The Scoot trounced his opponents.
THE SCUTTLER WINS AT PONTEFRACT - 09/07/13
Clearly none the worse for his exertions, The Scuttler arrived in Yorkshire with the usual throng of well-wishers in tow and he didn't disappoint by winning for the third time in his career.
THE SCUTTLER WINS AT SALISBURY - 30/06/13
THE SCUTTLER WINS AT SALISBURY - 30/06/13 - Such a game horse and a great day as Daniel Cremin is brought home by The Scuttler in the grittiest manner possible
LORD ILSLEY RACING - THE SCUTTLER WINS AT LINGFIELD - 15/03/13
Go on my son! Our son of Rakti looks like he could give us a right few days out after following up a promising start to 2013 by returning to Lingfield to take the Compare Bookmakers at bookmakers.co.uk Class 5 Handicap under Daniel Cremin. WALLOP!
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2013
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2013 Our in-house syndicate's yearlings for next season consist of two colts. One is by Thousand Words and the other is a son of Footstepsinthesand. Here Mick & Michael Jnr describe their individual traits and the hopes for next season
LORD ILSLEY RACING - PAY FREEZE WINS AT YORK - 26/05/12
A smashing day out for our members of Lord Ilsley Racing as PAY FREEZE takes the Yorkshire Regiment EBF Median Auction Maiden Stakes under Sam Hitchcott. In total they scooped £17,500 - not bad for a colt who cost just £7,500!
LORD ILSLEY RACING - JULY 2012 VIDEO UPDATE
A remarkable start to 2012 saw The Hern Syndicate's PAY FREEZE emerge as a leading light amongst the juvenile ranks, whilst The Colling Syndicate's SOL DIVA looks to have a bright future ahead of her. Mick talks the team through their plans for the months ahead.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2012 - FEBRUARY 2012 UPDATE
The season looms ever closer as both the Baltic King Colt and the Sixties Icon Filly begin as we hop they'll go on. There are still shares available in both, so have a look at them both work and hear Mick's verdicts on the prospects of the Hern & Colling Syndicates.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2012
Mick & Michael Jnr talk you through our Lord Ilsley horses to race in 2012. The Open day took place this Sunday on NOVEMBER 13th. NOT December as Michael seemed determined to say. There's a cracking colt by Baltic King and a filly related to four winners by Sixties Icon. See what you think and feel free to get in touch if you wish to get involved
TRIGGERLO WINS AT FOLKESTONE - 21st AUGUST 2011
Victory at last for Trigger as he swoops late under Charlie Bishop to take the Distantvision.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes.
LORD ILSLEY RACING VIDEO UPDATE - MAY 2011
LORD ILSLEY RACING VIDEO UPDATE - MAY 2011 Mick drops the bombshell of TRIGGERLO'S appointment with the Vet after a promising but frustrating start to his career, whilst SILVER SIX has recently stepped up his work and started to show signs of promise after a slow start to his profession.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - JANUARY 2011 UPDATE
Plenty has happened in a very short space of time. The Aussie Rules Colt has become the Aussie Rules Gelding and has been back in full work since mid January. The Piccolo Colt has thrived, both look to be going the right way and the season seems to be getting ever closer.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2011
Ahead of the Lord Ilsley Racing AGM on 12th December, Mick and Michael Jnr talk you through the roster for 2011. An Aussie Rules Colt and a Piccolo Colt destined to carry the famous yellow and black silks towards greatness next season.
LORD ILSLEY RACING VIDEO UPDATE - MAY 2011
LORD ILSLEY RACING VIDEO UPDATE - MAY 2011 Mick drops the bombshell of TRIGGERLO'S appointment with the Vet after a promising but frustrating start to his career, whilst SILVER SIX has recently stepped up his work and started to show signs of promise after a slow start to his profession.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - REVIEW OF 2010
A super season for Lord Ilsley Racing saw master Macho, Alfraamsey and Prophet In A Dream all win and combine to give us almost 50 days racing through the season. Mick reviews a great year in company with Michael Jnr.
THE PROPHET WINS AT NOTTINGHAM - OCTOBER 2010
A second and well deserved victory for Prophet In A Dream and the proud members of Lord Ilsley Racing.
MASTER MACHO WINS AT CHESTER - JULY 2010
A delighted Jane and Terry Smart were at the Roodeye to collect the cheque as Master Macho finally got his head in front. The Macho Man won at the 13th time of asking under Matthew Davies on a monumental day for LIR members.
ALFRAAMSEY WINS AT NEWCASTLE - JUNE 2010
Lord Ilsley Racing members were in raptures. Success at last for the ultra consistent but luckless ALFRAAMSEY as he wins his maiden at the sixth attempt in fine style at Newcastle.
PROPHET IN A DREAM WINS AT BRIGHTON - APRIL 29TH 2010
Lord Ilsley Racing enjoyed their first win of the season as Prophet in a Dream won the Tarpan Vodka EBF Maiden Stakes with a gutsy display under Alan Munro.
LORD ILSLEY RACING - HORSES FOR 2010
As one season comes to an end, another is already underway. Michael Jnr and Mick unveil three yearlings ahead of the LIR AGM on Sunday 22nd of November. Colts by Fraam, Fath and Camacho
ALFREDTHEORDINARY WINS AT LINGFIELD
The Legend wins like Dancing Brave in the Arc! 4th March 2009
ALPHABETH AT WOLVERHAMPTON - AUGUST 29TH 2008
The third victory in the short, but highly entertaining Alphabeth story. Russ and Pippa Jeffries represented The Lord Ilsley Racing Club after yet another impressive win under Michael Geran.
ALPHABETH AT NOTTINGHAM - JULY 2008
After a close second at Chester the previous evening, Alphabeth was met at Warwick services on her way home and transferred to the Nottingham bound box the following morning. A pretty good decision in hindsight.
ALPHABETH AT THIRSK - MAY 2008
In the hands of our apprentice Michael Geran, Alphabeth who was lumped on by several members of the Lord Ilsley Racing Club romps home in fine style. Congratulations to all connections!
LORD ILSLEY RACING - AGM 2008
Marvel at the physical presence of Alfredtheordinary and view the potential of Alphabeth, who at the time we all thought would be called Alphrodite. In addition, pay no attention to Carl Morris and his lies.
THE LEGENDARY RUSSELL BROWN
As one of LIR's Founder members, Russell Brown attained legendary status in maintaining a 100% record of attending Alfredtheordinary's races in 2007. He's still a member to this day, although one doubts if a horse will ever find a place in Russell's heart like Alf did.
ALFREDTHEORDINARY WINS AT KEMPTON - NOVEMBER 2007
It all started here! Alfredtheordinary delights his collection of owners in Lord Ilsley Racing when his date with destiny arrived on 11th November 2007. We all go slightly mad whilst thirty or so bemused punters look on.
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