llka Gansera-Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 18 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s, a stable in form after recent runs of Miss Bella Brand and Once Adaay. And to begin the show Ilka reports on Miss Bella Brand’s return to the winner’s enclosure at Kempton, her 8th win in total, and Once Adaay’s narrow defeat at Wolverhampton course.

In addition, this month’s edition features news of the mare, Just Once’s return to the yard, a visit from her regular jockey Nick Scholfield and an interview with Nett Rose, the raffle prize winner, who now owns a 1% share in Just Once’s foal, a son a of Golden Horn.

Ilka gives an update on Art & Horse Racing including news of her Christmas Countdown Exhibition (18 November – 23 December), details of a new artist Marco Ramasso from Italy and some Christmas cards now on sale, based on the artwork at Saint Wendred’s.

For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.com

This show was recorded on 23 November 2023.

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llka Gansera Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for episode 17 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s

This month’s edition features an update on Ilka’s art gallery, Art and Horse Racing including an interview with one of the new artists Amy Lay from Wyoming together with all the racing news from Newmarket. Plus, you will hear about the ‘Brilliant Breakfast’ event of 13 October when Ilka took Art and Horse Racing on the road to the Jockey Club rooms in Newmarket.

Co-host Stephen Wallis chats to Amy, one of the new artists, there are now 21, about how she first got into art, her style and how much she is looking forward to being part of Art and Horse Racing. Amy is eyeing up a trip to Newmarket.

For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.com

Meanwhile, on the turf Ilka reviews the recent pleasing run at Wolverhampton of Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell. She also provides an update on her racing mare Just once, and her foal. Listeners are still welcome to submit their name choices for the colt foal sired by Derby and Arc winning horse Golder Horn. Check out the current names submitted on the Vantage Point Racing Club social media pages. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this well-bred foal’s exciting journey.

Finally, listen out to our request for Elea to appear on ITV’s home-schooling segment!

This show was recorded on 26 October.

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Ilka Gansera Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for episode 16 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s, which focused mostly on the National Racehorse Week events.

In this podcast you will hear brief clips from Kate Stephens, Ilka’s equine physiotherapist and Olivia Turner a bitting and bridle expert, who both gave informative demonstrations on Saturday 16th September, while Ilka adds her thoughts on the importance of National Racehorse Week.

Art and Horse racing continues to grow with new artists including sculptor Jacqueline Hindle, who gave a demonstration of her work. Jacqueline has agreed to feature in a future podcast.

The gallery at Saint Wendred’s will be open during the Henry Cecil Open Weekend on Sunday 24 September between 9am-12.30pm. www.thehenrycecilopenweekend.co.uk

For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.com

On the racing front Ilka provides an update on her mare Just Once, and her colt foal. Listen out for Debbie’s suggested names for the foal. Don’t forget you can still take part in a chance to win 1% in this exciting new son of Golden Horn. Contact Ilka direct to buy raffle tickets. 1 for £20 or 6 for £100

Finally, llka is getting ready for the return of Tattersalls Sales which begin on 3 October.

This show was recorded on Monday 18 September.

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Ilka is joined by her co host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for this month’s packed episode. Art&Horse Racing Gallery, National Racehorse Week, Vantage Point Racing Club racing news, a guest interview and sales news all form part of the show.

Ilka begins Episode 15 by updating us on the current position of her fine art gallery, Art & Horse Racing, which has now grown to nineteen artists. Ilka reveals two new artists who have just joined the roster, Newmarket’s Jackie Jones and Ukrainian photographer Jean Kosse.

Co-host Stephen interviews artist Maggie Moore from Beverley, who talks about her excitement at joining the new gallery, her style, and her love of horses.

The gallery at Saint Wendred’s will be open during National Racehorse Week between 11-15 September between 5-7pm. www.nationalracehorseweek.uk

In addition, as part of this important week for horse racing Ilka will be holding an education day on Saturday 16 September (3pm-6pm) and a charity day in support of ticket for Troops on Sunday 17 September www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk

On the racing side Ilka chats about Vantage Point Racing Club horses Kingwell and Just Once. Kingwell recently ran at Leicester while Just Once is soon set to return to Saint Wendred’s after giving birth to her colt foal by Golden Horn.

Don’t forget you still have a chance to name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn. Contact Ilka with your name for this exciting son of a Derby and Arc winner. Hear the suggestion by leading National Hunt jockey Nick Scholfield during the show.

This show was recorded on Sunday 20 August.

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In this month’s episode Ilka is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis, along with the return of a special guest, to discuss all the exciting news from her stable in Newmarket.

Ilka, who recently featured in Horse and Hound magazine began by updating listeners on the progress of Art & Horse Racing, her unique fine art gallery which now includes fourteen artists. To find out more about her new art venture you can now sign up to a newsletter via the website www.artandhorseracing.com

The gallery which is open to the public by appointment daily will be open throughout National Racehorse Week (September 9th-17th). Ilka went on to highlight the importance of this special week for horse racing and her own plans for the week which includes Tickets for Troops on Sunday 17 September. www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk

For the first time in a few months co-host Stephen spoke to Olivia Turner to find out more about her role as an equine and canine behaviorist and equine bitting and bridle specialist. Olivia will be at Saint Wendred’s to give a talk to visitors on Saturday 16 September as part of National Racehorse Week. www.nationalracehorseweek.uk

On the turf Ilka revealed that Vantage Point Racing club horse, Kingwell should soon be returning to the racecourse.

The multi-tasking trainer, as described in Horse and Hound, also gave an update on Just Once and her foal, together with details of how listeners can choose the name of the foal.

Take a listen to find out how you can choose the name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn.

Episode 14 was recorded on 30 July 2023.

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Ilka is joined by her co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s.

The success of Art and Horse Racing in early May has now evolved into a permanent fine art gallery with a website www.artandhorseracing.com A further exhibition is scheduled during National Racehorse Week (September 9th-17th) www.nationalracehorseweek.uk . The gallery remains open by appointment daily. The gallery will also be open on Sunday 24 September during the Newmarket Henry Cecil Open Weekend.

On the racing front Ilka talks frankly about her mare Miss Bella Brand’s trip to Hannover to run in a listed race on 29 May. In addition, Ilka updates us on the Vantage Point Racing club horses Kingwell and Just Once.

She also reveals how listeners can get the chance to name Just Once’s new foal. Take a listen to find out how you can choose the name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn.

Episode 13 was recorded on 25 June 2023.

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In this month’s episode Ilka and her co-host Stephen Wallis review Art & Horse Racing, the highly successful fineart exhibition which was held at Saint Wendred’s on 6th and 7th May. Over 130 items of artwork were on display in Ilka’s picturesque stable setting. The inaugural event was so popular that future Art & Horse Racing exhibitions are now being planned by Ilka. “It started with a little idea in the middle of the night in January,” said Ilka.

The podcast features feedback from six of the fourteen international artists and Vantage Point Racing club member Debbie Nicholls adds her thoughts on the weekend in Newmarket.

Ilka reveals further feedback from other artists, plans for the future along with details of the competition winner.

But Saint Wendred’s is also a busy racing stable. Since Episode 11 Ilka’s leading filly Miss Bella Brand has won races at Doncaster and Windsor. Ilka reflects on the filly’s consistency and plans to send her to a listed race in Germany.

In addition, Ilka updates us on Vantage Point Racing club horses Just Once and Kingwell. Just Once’s foal is progressing well in France while Kingwell ran 3rd at Leicester on 13 May.

Episode 12 was recorded on 23 May

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In this episode Ilka is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis to talk about all the latest news on Art and Horse Racing, the unique art exhibition which is due to open over Newmarket’s Guineas weekend at Saint Wendred’s stables.

Stephen is joined by three more artists, Debbie Burt, Terry Lindsey and Rachel Constantine. Debbie is an award-winning journalist, photographer and sculptor, Terry, the owner of Tilting at Windmills Gallery, a major New England gallery, painting style is based on a layering technique while fellow American Rachel Constantine, currently living in Cambridge is a classical realist oil painter.

Catch details of a competition where you can win an exclusive watercolour sketch by Emily Johnson, the resident artist at Cheltenham racecourse who will be at Art and Horse Racing.

You will also hear breaking news on the club’s mare Just Once’s first foal.

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Paintings are arriving at Saint Wendred’s ahead of Art & Horse Racing, the unique art exhibition on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May at Ilka’s yard.

In this podcast you will hear interviews by co-host Stephen Wallis with local artist Clive Dawson who works mainly in acrylics, along with two American artists Diana Cook from upstate New York and Amanda Markel Bozeman, Montana. Diana devotes her time painting narrative scenes most often involving dogs. Amanda is an internationally collected bronze sculptor and visual storyteller.

In the next episode you will hear from more artists who are set to exhibit their work at Art & Horse Racing.

Ilka updates us on the news about her mare Just Once who is shortly due to foal in France . And with two Breeze Up sales scheduled at Tattersalls on 17-19 April and 3 and 4 May Ilka offers the chance for any listener who is looking to buy a future winner to join her at the sales.

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It’s an exciting time at Saint Wendred’s, with a fantastic win for the club; Kingwell at Wolverhampton on 13 February. Along with the buildup to the Ilka’s "Art & Horse Racing" exhibition.

In this podcast you will hear interviews with three of the artists who's artwork will be on display and for sale at ‘Art & Horse Racing’.

French artist Bénédicte Gelé, American artist Peggy Judy and South African born artist Garth Bayley give an insight into their career in art, their style and how excited they are being part of this unique exhibition on May 6th and 7th. Links to their websites are shown below.

Further interviews with other International artists will form part of Episodes 10 and 11 ahead of the Art & Horse Racing exhibition.

Ilka also discusses Kingwell’s magical evening at Wolverhampton which highlights the value of being a member of the Vantage Point Racing Club at only £20 a month. #jointheclub

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Bénédicte Gelé: www.artcheval.com

Garth Bayley Artist: www.garthbayley.co.uk

Peggy Judy: www.peggyjudyfineart.com