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.

RT @StoweRacing: You can’t knock him. 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 4 races this season. We know what’s missing! Well done SWEET REWARD & @rob_horn…1 day ago
Winner @Sandownpark thanks to New Heights for owner Simon Skinner @rob_hornby18 . Thanks to all at home who have helped her preparation. @PumpTechLtd #whitcoombewinners5 days ago
RT @Racing_Results_: 20:20 @SandownPark🥇 New Heights 2/1 🥈 Professional Widow 7/4A Win for @jportmanracing and @rob_hornby18#HorseRac…5 days ago
RT @CollingsBerry: Nothing cheers me up more than a semi-pessimistic, semi-optimistic @jportmanracing interview.5 days ago
RT @StoweRacing: ‘Never in doubt’ for TWO TEMPTING (1/2 brother to our own Sweet Reward) getting his nose on the line when it mattered @kem…6 days ago
Winner @kemptonparkrace thanks to Two Tempting for owners Berkeley Racing in tight finish under emerging apprentice Christian Howorth. Thanks to all involved at home #whitcoombewinners6 days ago
RT @Racing_Results_: 17:30 @KemptonParkRace🥇 Two Tempting 2/1 🥈 Fiorina 3/1 🥉 Subjective Value 9/2A Win for @jportmanracing and Christi…6 days ago
RT @RacingTV: 👏 A thriller at @kemptonparkrace with Two Tempting opening his account at the fifth time of asking for @jportmanracing & Chri…6 days ago
RT @Tweenhills: Way Of Life completes a 5-timer with a tough victory in the Starlight Charity Remembers Christopher Hanbury Handicap at New…2 weeks ago
RT @Steven_Cargill: 5th win (in-a-row) for 4yo g WAY OF LIFE @HectorCrouch in 12f handicap @NewburyRacing today for @Tweenhills Havana Gold…2 weeks ago

May 20 Winner at Sandown

4 year old filly New Heights won the fillies handicap in smooth and determined style under jockey Rob Hornby. This was her third win and was…

May 20 Winner at Kempton

Two Tempting at last got his head in front even though it was the hairs of his nose after one or two very promising recent runs. He was give…

May 14 Winner at Newbury

4 year old Way Of Life won for the fifth time in a row under Hector Crouch for owners Berkeley Racing. Up 7lbs since his last win this was a…

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