Heart of the South Racing is delighted to announce a new development which involves the accqiustion of two new syndiates – Paddock To Post & The Plumpton Party!
With trainer Suzy Smith sadly making the decision to cease training in May 2026, she approached HOTSR to manage these two syndicates for their existing loyal and comitted Owners. We were both delighted and honnored to take over the reigns!
The Plumpton Party own 7-time winner & legend Tapley who will enjoy one final run with Suzy before enjoying a holiday and moving to Gary & Josh Moore’s yard for the 2026/27 season. Tapley will continue to run in the syndicates colours and name and we very much look forward to managing this succesful syndicate and enjoying what has already been a really fun ride for Owners of this horse.
The Paddock To Post syndicate is something a little different which involves TWO unraced NH horses beautifully bred by Suzy herself. The idea was set up by Suzy in 2023 and a majority of the existing Owners have been involved with these horses from the start (the paddock) and will do so until they race (to the post) – which is why we have decided to keep the syndicate name!
The two horse in question are: a 3yo gelding by popular NH sire Jack Hobbs, and out of 2-time NH winning Dam Strike The Flint who is the daughter of the brilliant 5-time winner Material World, and a 3yo filly is by 2-time Group winning sire Masterstroke and out of 7-time NH winner (and 4th in the Topham Chase!) Aimigayle! Harry Derham will train this duo and really looks forward to welcoming them into his successful yard. They will move on 1st May to commence their pre-training and gradually start to prepare to make their racecourse debuts this winter.
Two 5% shares remain available in the Paddok To Post Syndicate. Just £3000 for a 5% share in BOTH horses! This is a fun opportunity with a really lovely group of people – not to be missed!
