Venetia Williams celebrates 30 years as a trainer this November, so join us on Tuesday 25th November to mark this achievement.
Based near the village of King’s Caple, ten miles away from Hereford racecourse, the track has been the venue for 86 of those winners, which from 450 runners represents an impressive strike rate over such a long period of 19%.
Venetia rode as an amateur, including in the 1988 Grand National, before a fall in which she broke her neck compelled her to retire. Looking to set up as a trainer, she worked for Martin Pipe and John Edwards and gained further experience in France, the USA and Australia. Down Under she was so impressed by the practice there of turning the horses out for a few hours every day, so that they could move around more, enjoy the open air and have a chance to grazes. This goes against traditional training methods, especially in the very different British climate, but perhaps it is a factor that contributes to the success she has had so often with soft-ground horses and stayers.
Experience Horse Racing in Hereford
We hope you can join us on this special day including a parade ring Q&A with Venetia, hosted by Cornelius Lysaght.
Venetia's most high-profile success was Mon Mome in the 2009 Grand National. He was sent off at 100/1 despite landing a good Cheltenham handicap earlier in the season. Venetia became the first female trainer to take the race since Jenny Pitman. Mon Mome will be parading with us on the 25th November as part of the day's celebrations.
Dive into the world of jump racing with our afternoon horse racing event featuring several interesting races. If you’re looking for things to do in Hereford this November, this could be a different Spring day out. Just imagine, you’re trackside, enjoying the crisp air, listening to the thunder of the hooves as you watch the horses race to the finish, and cheers fill the air.
A Different Kind of Weekday Outing
Weekday racing has its own charm – it's ideal for those who have a more flexible schedule beyond the usual Monday-to-Friday routine. Skip the weekend hustle and bustle, and get a taste of the racing scene. Whether you're looking for a relaxed outing or want to catch a glimpse of rising stars in the sport, our horse racing fixture in Herefordshire has got you covered.
