Jack Channon

Mick Channon has been training in the historic West Ilsley Stables since 1999, when The Queen sold the Stables to former Southampton and England footballer, who has maintained the yard’s fine track record by sending out winners of more than 2,000 races.

Since saddling his first runners in 1989 Mick Channon has established himself as one of the most successful in his profession and he's been a regular top six finisher in the British Flat Trainers' Championship.

In recent years, Youmzain was the stable's flag bearer, performing admirably in the World's premier middle distance events. Youmzain was simply an inspirational horse. Costing £33,000, his career earnings totalled almost £4 million. As Mick insists, "You always have a chance."

Over half of the West Ilsley training string is represented by two year olds every year and Mick continues to unearth promising juveniles season upon season. Indeed, Queen's Logic, Zafeen, Nahoodh, Music Show and Malabar are examples of the top class horses.

Mick Channon announced he is handing over his training operation to son Jack from the start of this year. Since, Jack has started the year of with great success;