Ben Case - The Trainer
Ben Case started his career as a successful event and point-to-point rider, before gaining valuable experience working within the bloodstock industry.
He went on to work extensively with both flat and national hunt trainers including 2 years in the USA with Eclipse award winning trainer Shug McGaughey.
On the National Hunt circuit, Ben worked with Oliver Sherwood in Lambourn and Arthur Moore in Ireland. Newmarket flat experience was earned by a short period at Luca Cumani’s yard and more recently, he was Assistant Trainer to Erwan Charpy, based in Dubai, for 5 years.
Backed by this sound knowledge of all aspects of racing, Ben took out a full training licence in his own right in 1999, initially operating from a small yard, adjoining historic Edgcote House, moving to larger premises at Wardington Gate Farm in 2006.
Ben is assisted by a team of dedicated and friendly staff. Each horse is trained as an individual with the very best care and attention to detail.
Always keen and enthusiastic, Ben has many ambitions waiting to be fulfilled and looks forward to a bright and successful future, training both Flat and National Hunt horses.
Joe Stevenson - Head Lad
Joe joined the team as Head Lad in March 2022. He brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in racing for many years. He is a great team leader and an excellent horseman. He also holds an Amateur Licence and in his spare time Team Chases with the very successful Ride Away Team and Point To Points.
Sophie Candy
Sophie joined us along with her partner Joe, she rides out most mornings before work and is a great help at the races.
Lauren Hammond - Travelling
Lauren re-joined us having worked for an Equine Vet practice and in an Eventing yard. She takes care of the Travelling and her horses are always turned out immaculately. A valued member of the team - she also makes fantastic cakes in her spare time!
Simon Gilmore
Simon recently joined us and is a huge asset to the team with many years of experience and we are lucky to have him in the yard.
George Case
George joined the team upon leaving school in 2018 and has completed an Apprenticeship and his Assistant Trainers course. He regularly schools and rides work and is hoping to take Wisecracker Point to Pointing this year.
Charlie Case
Charlie has recently completed his Real Estate degree at Oxford Brookes University and is taking a year off to enjoy riding as an Amateur and in point-to-points.
Paul Drake - Yardman
Paul is a huge help on the yard, having never worked with horses before he has picked it up incredibly quickly and is a huge asset to the team.
Cathy Beaumont
Cathy has been a valuable member of the team for many years and is responsible for all the clipping in the winter and helps prepare the youngsters for the sales. She is a real asset to the yard.
Jolly Lewis
Jolly is currently studying at Oxford Brookes University and rides out at weekends and during the holidays. She is a very accomplished rider and great to have on the team.
Millie Shooter
Millie is still at school and helps out at the weekends and during the school holidays. She is a great help riding out and on the yard and is very enthusiastic.
Sarah Case - Secretary
Sarah is an essential part of the business running the office and welcoming the owners as well as being wife to Ben and mother to Charlie (23), George (20) and Emilia (16).