The following morning was an early start as I had the opportunity to see the top trainers in Newmarket put their horses through their paces on Warren Hill. There are 89 active trainers in Newmarket and 70 miles of training gallops which are owned and managed by the Jockey Club Estates.
A short car journey to the gallops on Warren Hill via an immaculate Bentley Bentayga was an exceptionally smooth and effortless driving experience. The crisp morning chill was the ideal weather conditions for countless thoroughbreds to gallop past as their trainers watched on with a professional eye.
With the break of dawn and the sun rising against the serene, dewy backdrop of Newmarket gallops, firmly dominated by the sound of thunderous horses’ hooves, it really is a graceful sight that needs to be witnessed and experienced.
A swift drive back to The Jockey Club Rooms was followed by a delightful breakfast, a lovely end to a truly memorable experience.
My time in Newmarket with the Jockey Club was outstanding and brilliantly curated in association with Discover Newmarket who is the tourism hub and official tour guide for Newmarket.
So, whether you are a horseracing enthusiast, new to the sport or curious to learn more about the horseracing industry, there is something for everyone and you won’t be disappointed by what’s on offer in this remarkable town.
In short, Newmarket can be enjoyed by a solo traveller, a couple or a family with so much to see and do, including a variety of tailored tours, excursions, events, festivals and of course, horseracing too.
The Jockey Club – Where & How?
For The Jockey Club and The Jockey Rooms, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
To make a reservation at The Packhorse Inn, visit www.thepackhorseinn.com
For tours, excursions and general information in and around Newmarket – visit www.discovernewmarket.co.uk
Photography courtesy of Stephie Prince Photography.