Whitcoombe House Stables is set at the foot of the impressive Lambourn gallops in a peaceful and secluded area of an historic training centre known as The Valley of the Racehorse.

Here we offer first rate facilities both on the gallops and at our stables and have a friendly, experienced team of staff to assist the trainer in giving owners the best chance of an enjoyable and successful racehorse ownership experience.

about-jonathan

ABOUT

JONATHAN

Jonathan Portman is a hands on horseman with worldwide experience and has been training flat and jumping racehorses since 1998.

Formerly as an amateur rider he rode winners of flat in France and jump races in England. He was also closely involved in the training of point to pointers and Arabians, riding them with great success.

Prior to training, Jonathan was assistant to Breeders Cup winning trainer Jonathan Pease in Chantilly, France and to Derby winning trainer Luca Cumani in Newmarket. He also worked in Australia and the USA.

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7 year old mare Russian Rumour won the 2m1f handicap comfortably for owners Fillies First. Ridden with effective confidence by our apprentic…

Two year old filly Personal Best won at the first time of asking when comfortably scoring in the 8f fillies maiden under jockey Rob Hornby….

4 year old Rumstar won the £55k Listed 5f Rous Stakes in commanding style ridden by Hector Crouch. A Group 3 winner as a two year old, Rumst…

If you’re interested in having a horse in training with Jonathan, please get in touch...