Spring Cottage Stables · North Yorkshire
Brian Ellison is a highly successful dual-purpose racehorse trainer in the UK, based at Spring Cottage Stables in Malton, North Yorkshire.
Hard work & dedication
“It's all about the horses, keeping them healthy and happy. If they're happy they'll win races, and that's what it's all about. Everyone involved gets a buzz from watching one of our horses win. And every winner is as important as the next. It's what racing is all about, training winners. And we love every minute of it!”— Brian Ellison
About Brian Ellison Racing
Brian Ellison Racing campaigns horses around the world, with runners and winners in Ireland, Listed race success in France and Group race placings at Meydan in Dubai. Runners have lined up in the Grand National, at the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot, with Group victories and Premier Handicap triumphs along the way. In Australia, Brian has won the Geelong Cup and the Moonee Valley Cup with Onesmoothoperator, as well as competing in the Melbourne Cup — the race that stops a nation.
Explore Brian Ellison RacingFirst class facilities
Second to none facilities cater for every equine's individual needs. There is a Kraft Water Walker, turn-out paddocks and some of the finest gallops in the country just a twenty-minute walk away.
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Teamwork
Success is an immeasurable team effort. A dedicated and enthusiastic team working tirelessly behind the scenes contributes to every single winner. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere promotes a stress-free environment, which in turn reflects on the horses. Teamwork is paramount.
Ownership
Horse racing may be known as the “Sport of Kings” but nowadays ownership is available to everyone. Racehorse ownership is a form of recreation, not an investment, and there are several ways to enjoy the thrill.
Two ways to come closer
Brian Ellison Racing Club
The Club offers year-round racing on the Flat and over the jumps, with members following a minimum of 5 quality horses in the black and white diamond colours.
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Spring Cottage Stables Holidays
The four-bedroom bungalow sleeps 9 guests, with a sofa bed available on request for an extra guest (£50 per stay). It makes a warm base for families, groups and racing enthusiasts visiting North Yorkshire.
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“Brian has trained for me for 5 years. We have won at group level and been placed numerous times, winning half a million in prize money. He's a great horseman and nice honest person! (Mind you I prefer Claire myself).”
Keith Brown
“Brian has a great mix of ambition, competitiveness, work ethic and skill. He's easy going when it comes to running plans and when the big days come he knows how to enjoy them!”
Dan Gilbert
“For many years now we have had a wide range of horses with Brian and his team — yearlings to older horses, jumps and Flat, and they all enjoy the personal attention they receive.
Never short of ambition, we have travelled the world together and had Group and black-type winners and performances in Australia, France and Dubai. Not just a trainer but a good friend.”
Patrick Boyle
“I have said publicly on a number of occasions, that given talented horses, Brian is well capable of producing top class results. However I am of the opinion that the measure of a trainer is the ability to produce results with less capable animals. At this Brian's record speaks for itself. So often other trainers cast offs turn up at Spring Cottage and before long are in the winners enclosure. Of course racing is all about winners but of equal importance is the race day experience. Both Brian and his wife Claire are straightforward, honest and reliable people who do everything possible to make sure every owners visit to the races is a memorable and special occasion.”
Phil Martin
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For racing enquiries, Club questions, or holiday packages, speak with the office.