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
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.
May 16 Winner at Kempton
7 year old gelding Way Of Life won the 12f apprentice handicap ridden by Joe Leavy by a short margin for owners Berkeley Racing. Although se…
May 12 Winner at Chester
Two Tempting won the £45k 8f handicap in smooth style ridden by Rob Hornby for owners Berkeley Racing. Drawn in the coveted number 1 stall t…
May 4 Group 3 Winner at Newmarket
5yo Rumstar won the Group 3 Palace House Stakes over 5 furlongs in fine style under jockey Rob Hornby for owners Vincent and Russell Ward. T…