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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Cry Fiction battled gamely to win the 6f fillies novice under jockey Rob Hornby having been carried very wide by the runner up in the final…

3 year old gelding Enochdhu won the 12f handicap by two and a quarter lengths under jockey Rob Hornby for owner Julia Scott. This was his th…

Five year old mare Hellavapace comfortably won the 8f apprentice handicap under a no nonsense ride from Olivia Tubb. This was Olivia’s third…

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