Shovelstrode Racing

Andy Irvine
Racehorse trainer, Sussex

About us

Shovelstrode Racing is a long established family run business based in Sussex. The stables are built on a legacy left behind by the well known trainer Zoe Davison. Andy Irvine and Zoe’s eldest daughter, Gemelle Johnson, and the family continue to run the yard in her memory. To read more about the history of the stables click here

Latest News

All the latest news from the stables and at the races….

Prince Kūhiō Day Update

Apologies for those who have been looking for the site – a slight faux pas in the hosting renewal led to some down time. Not much of note has happened[…]

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Aztec New Year update

It is also Al Jarreau’s birthday. And that of Googie Withers. But for us, how did March begin? GODOT second at Plumpton, beaten by less than a length and later[…]

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Monty’s Award Blog – March 2024

The time has finally come to hand over the blog to another horse, as I am just about to move house. It has been a wonderful journey and allowed me[…]

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