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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4 year old filly Brighton won the 8f apprentice handicap by half a length for owners Portlee Bloodstock ridden by Joe Leavy who was losing h…

Newfangled won the 8f handicap for owners Berkeley Racing ridden by Trevor Whelan. This was his second win of the current season and he is p…

Mrembo won the 10f handicap at Bath in convincing fashion for owner breeders RWH Partnership ridden by Trevor Whelan. From the mare Shesha B…

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