Vantage Point Racing Club: Recent Episodes
With Ilka Gansera-Leveque about the Vantage Point Racing Club. Love it & you can't go wrong
Join the Vantage Point Racing Club today! …. Watch the horses that you put your money in run their race. Free racing tickets! Meet the horses and the team including the jockey, trainer, physio and everyone else. Come to open days and get a welcome gift. Get weekly updates on all the horses in the club. New to racing? Not to worry! You will learn all about it. Ask any questions, anytime. Tune into my month to month podcast featuring racehorse ownership info and more. All for just £20 per month. We look forward to meeting you here at the yard Saint Wendred’s . "If you love it , you can’t go wrong!"
at the end of September, 23rd-29th in Notting Hill- LAPADA at Berkley Square Oct 27th-Nov 1st- The Harrogate Decorative and Fineart Fair in November- SAW, Scottsdale Arizona in March 2027Get in touch for free tickets!To sign up to the newsletter please visit www.artandhorseracing.comTo join the club check out: www.gansera-leveque.com
Horse Racing Gallery.Find us on stand 18 at the upcoming Fresh Art Fair in Cheltenham April 24-26 for complimentary tickets please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983954109147/?discount=ArtandhorseracingIn May we will be represented at the Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair, so please get in touch if you would like to attend this event.
can be purchased directly from her, via Amazon and select independent bookshops in Ireland (which of course is the best option!)Please visit www.gansera-leveque.com to join the Vantage Point Racing Club and www.artandhorseracing.com to sign up to my weekly newsletter or to purchase one of Kayla's paintings.Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!
Horse Racing Gallery will be attending and to join the newsletter please go to: www.artandhorseracing.com To join the racing club and to find out more about racehorse ownership in horses such as Cartesian Crisis please get in touch via www.gansera-leveque.com We would love to hear from you!P.S. If you would like to donate, this is the link The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust: www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk Thank you for tuning in!
wil be introduced in our next episode.To sign up to the newsletter please go to: www.artandhorseracing.comMore information about our guest Neil Lemaire can be found under: www.bronzecastinguk.comDon't hesitate to get in touch if your are interested in racehorse ownership or joining the Vantage Point Racing Club, www.gansera-leveque.comFrom our family to yours we wish you a peaceful holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in 2026! (all guns blazing)
Horse Racing Gallery. To see and acquire Pookie's paintings go to the gallery website: www.artandhorseracing.comWatch this space for next spring's dress releases pre Royal Ascot!As always we discuss stable news; get in touch to join the club via the website: www.gansera-leveque.comSave the Date on upcoming events:- Anna Pugh Exhibition Oct 28th - Dec 31st 2025You are cordially invited to the Advent Exhibition on Sunday Nov 30th 9am-5pm- Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace Jan 29th-Feb 1st 2026Thanks for tuning in!Yours truly,Ilka
Welcome to episode 39!After catching up on the stable's news we feature landscape artist Dawn Reader ahead of her solo show in 2026 aptly named "Suffolk Skies". We find out all about the exhibition and Dawn's background.To support what we do please consider joining the Vantage Point Racing Club. More information can be found on: www.gansera-leveque.comTo sign up to the weekly gallery newsletter or to acquire artwork please check out: www.artandhorseracing.comDon't hesitate to get in touch for free tickets to the following artfairs:- Autumn Antiques Fair at Langley School: Oct 24th-26th 2025- Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace: Jan 30th- Feb 1st 2026Thanks for tuning in !
Welcome to episode 38! This month we talk to Brookside Stud's owner John James about all things thoroughbred. Updates on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley (pictured) and news from the gallery.To join the racing club please get in touch or go to: www.gansera-leveque.comTo see and purchase the artwork online or to sign up to the weekly newsletter check out: www.artandhorseracing.comThanks for tuning in... Please like, subscribe and share :)
Our special guest in this month's podcast is Yorkshire based sporting artist Tania Still. Tania is renown for equine paintings as well as hounds.Newmarket based trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis on Saint Wendred's racing news. For more information about the racing club please go to : www.gansera-leveque.comFor all things art, please visit the gallery website at : www.artandhorseracing.comAnd come and see us at the following art events:The Game Fair at Ragley Hall July 25-27 2025Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace in January 2026And of course see you at the races!
In this month's episode Ilka and Stephen first catch up on the horses and racing news. Then we showcase and feature American artist Brooke Major who combines the technique of painting and sculpture with her own unique method. Often her works are inspired by the horse and are white on white. Make sure you check them out on : www.artandhorseracing.com Also Paula Keim's childrens book The Barnyard Adventures of Footloose and Friends is out and available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/440KEm7.Ex jockey Paula Keim recently featured on epsiode 34Make sure you see us in person at the following evenets:-Horses and Hounds Exhibition July 1st-10th at Saint Wendreds- The Game Fair July 25-27 at Ragley Hall
In this month's episode racehorse trainer and art curator Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis to look back on The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair as well as talking about future runners and art exhibitions.We combine the two best things: horses and art!Every episode is different so make sure you have a listen to the previous ones.We thank our sponsor BoneKare for supporting the making of the podcasts..
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis as well as this month’s guest Paula Keim, a former American graded stakes winning jockey.To begin the show Ilka updates us on a successful time for Art & Horse Racing at the Cheltenham Fresh Art Fair in April.Ilka is now preparing for an exhibition at Saint Wendred’s during the Guineas weekend and another trip to the Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair. Plus, there is more to come at Art & Horse Racing during Newmarket’s July Festival.Get in touch free tickets Co-host Stephen interviews Paula about her career as a jockey where she rode against Julie Krone, the famous American female jockey who won the 1993 Belmont Stakes. In a wide ranging chat you will find out how she met Ilka, her love of art and the story behind her soon to be published children’s book - Footloose and Friends.On the racing front Ilka updates us on Once Adaay’s Good Friday run at Chelmsford, the progress of the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley and the latest news on Just Once’s colt.Following jockey Nick Scholfield’s retirement after this year’s Grand National Ilka gives a tribute to her National Hunt jockey who rode Just Once to victories at Southwell and Worcester in 2021.Art & Horse Racing Gallery will be on the road in 2025 at the followingart fairs below:Petworth Park Fine Antiques & Fine Art Fair in May – 16th-18th
In this episode racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis as well as this month's guest Christina Nielsen, a New York based interior designer with a connection to horseracing.Please visit: www.christinanielsendesign.com Christina Nielsen Design is a full service design firm catering to high end residential and commercial clients in the US and internationally.The show begins with the hosts highlighting Golden Horn as a leading sire following his progenies major victories at the Cheltenham Festival. Golden Horn is the sire of the stable’s Just Once colt. Ilka gives an update on his progress along with detail of how you can buy shares in his syndicate for £7,000.We talk about the importance of art for design projects and for our daily lives. Also Christina tells listeners about her connection to the horseracing industry and the painting by neo- expressionist Domingo Zapata "Masked Marvel", which is a real investment piece and a great opportunity to start your art collection.On the racing front Ilka reports on the progress on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley, the new three-year-old colt at Saint Wendred’s as well as looking forward to Once Adaay’s upcoming run.Come and see us at the races or visit one of the art fairs below (get in touch for free tickets).Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the followingart fairs below:Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April - 4th-6thwww.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1232122454429/?discount=ArtandhorseracingCelebration of the Horse exhibition at Saint Wendreds, Newmarket - May 3rd-4thPetworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May - 16th-18th
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallisas well as this month's guest Jonathan Horowitz an American race caller andsports announcer.Jonathan a passionate supporter of horse racing, who loves art, joins afascinating conversation where the two hosts quiz him on his professionalrole and his love of horses.Jonathan, who became the youngest person to commentate on a horse race inAmerica at 14 years old talks about that day, the various sports he coversand the secrets to being a top broadcaster. He also shares his involvementin the American equivalent of Retraining of Racehorses during anenlightening chat with Ilka.To open the show Ilka updates us on a successful time for Art & HorseRacing at Alexandra Palace during the Fresh Art Fair between 30 January - 2February.On the racing front Ilka reveals the details of the new three-year-old coltBig Alex Walmsley, who has just joined the Vantage Point Racing Clubranks along with all the other racing news from Saint Wendred'sA show with a difference but one not to miss!Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the followingart fairs below:Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April - 4th-6thPetworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May - 16th-18th
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the opening show of 2025 to talk about all the up-to-date racing and art news from Saint Wendred’s.Ilka is currently getting ready for the Fresh Art Fair which is due to held at Alexandra Palace venue between 30 January – 2 February. Ilka reveals her plans for the London exhibition, the first Fresh Art Fair event to be staged at the iconic London venue. Free tickets for listeners can be obtained by clicking the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088543184969/?discount=ArtandhorseracingCo-host Stephen interviews Alex Magennis, a teacher, art collector from Orange, New South Wales who has purchased paintings by Anna Pugh and Marco Ramasso from Art & Horse Racing Gallery. She is also the owner of the Byng Street Garden Loft: www.byngstreetgardenloft.comAlex reveals how she became captivated by art when working in London, how she found Ilka and her fine art gallery and why she loves the work of Anna Pugh and Marco Ramasso. For those of you thinking of buying art from the gallery listen to Alex’s thoughts on the simplicity of buying a piece of art from as far away as Australia.Meanwhile, on the turf Ilka discusses Once Adaay’s recent race at Chelmsford on 9 January, the current situation with the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell and all the news about the other horses in the yard.Check out next month’s podcast with the full details of a new horse who has just joined the Vantage Pout Racing Club team.Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the followingart fairs below:Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025,Alexandra Palace in London - 11-6pm Friday and Saturday, 11-5pm SundayFresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April – 4th-6thPetworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May – 1th-18th
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallisfor the show's Christmas episode, number 30 to chat about all the latestracing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's.The Festive show begins with Ilka reviewing the successful Advent event heldat Saint Wendred's and features an interview by Stephen with Clare Fleming akeen art follower who was there on Sunday 1 December.As promised in episode 29 the show includes an extensive interview with Canadian equine artist Liz Chomicki. Liz reveals why she started in art, her style and how she connected with Art & Horse Racing Gallery. Two stunning pieces of her art now reside and are available at Saint Wendred's.On the turf Ilka gave her thoughts on White Mist's improving run at Kemptonon December 4th where she was a narrowly beaten 5th. In addition, Ilkareports on the arrival of Just Once's yearling colt, who made it just in time for theAdvent event.Ilka ended the show by reflecting on the stables' turf successes, thecontinued growth of Art & Horse Racing in 2024 as well as looking ahead tothe next exhibition at Ally Pally.Don't forget if you have time over the Christmas and New Year period thatArt & Horse Racing will open daily between 10am - 4pm.Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the followingart fairs below:- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, AlexandraPalace in London-Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April-Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 29 to chat about all the latest racing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's.In a mini episode with no artist this month, Canadian equine artist Liz Chomicki will be joining us for our Christmas edition, Ilka updates us on a busy month exhibition wise for Art & Horse Racing Gallery. Ilka reviews Art Fair East in Norwich, the result of the remembrance charity auction and the City Saddles visit. She also reveals more details about the special advent event at St Wendred’s on Sunday 1 December between 10am-4pm where you can see all the fabulous art on display with other art lovers and a festive glass of mulled wine in hand. On the turf Ilka reflected on a difficult night for the Vantage Point Racing club horse Kingwell at Wolverhampton on 21 November and recent outings by White Mist and her National Hunt mare Summerleaze.Plus, plans are fixed for the return of Just Once’s yearling from France in time for the stable’s advent event on Sunday 1 DecemberDon't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pmArt & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below:- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, AlexandraPalace in London-Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April-Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May
Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 28 to chat about all the latest racing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's.Ilka updates us the on the exciting new event at the gallery on Monday 21 October in conjunction with City Saddles. Tickets and details about the event can be found on the Art & Horse Racing website. www.artandhorseracing.comCo-host Stephen interviews Laura Jeanne a British Artist, Singer/Songwriter and Fashion Designer. In an extended interview Laura reveals how she developed her artistic skills, the thrill of being part of Art and Horse Racing and a heartwarming story about painting, Shakem Up ‘arry, a Cheltenham festival winning horse owned by the former leading football manager Harry Redknapp. One of Laura’s paintings At The Going Down Of The Sun currently on display at Saint Wendred’s is part of a charity auction to raise money for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children and young people. The auction is due to end on the 31 October at 9pm. For more details click the link below.https://app.galabid.com/remebranceday/items/ba88703a-5fad-4a86-87a5-7607f4064796Meanwhile on the racecourse Ilka’s team celebrated a winner on 10 October when stable star Miss Bella Brand won at Bath, what proved to be her last race before retiring. Ilka gives her reaction to the win along with the latest news about her new National Hunt mare Summerleaze, Just Once’s yearling colt and the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell. Don't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pmArt & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below:- Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, AlexandraPalace in London-Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April-Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May
Racehorsetrainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 27 to discuss all the racing and fineart news from Saint Wendred's.On art side Ilka talks about an exciting new event that Art & Horse Racing Gallery is going to be a part of on Monday 21 October in conjunction with City Saddles, a networking group, who have a passion for all things equestrian.Details of the charity event can be found on the Art & Horse Racing website. www.artandhorseracing.comStephen interviews Eileen Harte, a founding committee member of City Saddles about the event.Eileen is married to Keith Harte and is partner in the family bloodstock business Keith Harte Bloodstock.Racing wise Ilka updates listeners on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell, her new National Hunt mare Summerleaze, who ran recently at Worcester, along with news about Just Once and the imminent arrival of her yearling colt from France.Don't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pmArt & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below:- Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, AlexandraPalace in London-Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April-Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May
Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's.To open the show Ilka provides an update on her recent Racehorse in Art Exhibition which was held at the stables during early July and featured a demonstration by contemporary-wildlife artist Emma Greenwood.Meanwhile, co-host Stephen Wallis interviews James Armstrong, the Clerk of the Course at Cartmel Racecourse, who talks about his own art and the work involved In his day job. James is a watercolour, pen and ink, and pencil artist who specialises in wildlife and horses. James recently purchased Milan Ivanic’s painting of Cartmel Racecourse which had been on display at Ilka’s Art & Horse Racing fineart gallery. On the racing front Summerleaze a new National Hunt horse has joined the yard, Grovely Belle made an impressive debut at Kempton on 14 August and Kingwell is back from his summer holidays. The stable’s new filly has now got a name SophiaDuleepSingh and Ilka reveals the interesting, but ultimately sad story connected to the family name.Ilka ends episode 26 with details of new arrivals at Art & Horse Racing which you might like to consider for Christmas presents. Art & Horse Racing Gallery caters for all budgets. There are only 126 days until Christmas Day! Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below:- Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, AlexandraPalace in London-Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April
The Vantage Point Racing Club podcast has reached its quarter century!Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis, no Trevor this week, to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's.It’s a busy time at the home of racing with the Tattersalls July sale and the prestigious July meeting culminating with the July Cup on Saturday 13.It’s also a busy week at Ilka’s Saint Wendred’s stable with the Art & Horse Racing exhibition “The Racehorse in Art Exhibition" being held between 7th and 14th 10am – 6pm. The Bug, the July Cup winner of 1946, will be there in the form of a fabulous painting by Raoul Millais.Co-host Stephen interviews Emma Greenwood a contemporary-wildlife artist that works in coloured pencil, who will be doing a demonstration at Saint Wendred’s on Thursday 11 July between 11am-2pm for visitors who attend the The Racehorse in Art Exhibition. Emma’s work "The Clash of the Antlers" was a finalist at David Sheperd Wildlife Foundation "Wildlife Artist of the year 2024."Finally, Ilka provides an update on the new Vantage Point Racing Club filly, who has recently joined the team.Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the art fairs below:- Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London
Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 24 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's.The show begins with Ilka giving a report on Art & Horse Racing’s exhibition at The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the picturesque West Sussex venue.Continuing on the art theme Stephen interviews Clare Brownlow, the wildlife artist who only uses pheasant tail feathers and inks. Discover Clare’s unique style, the work she now has on display at Ilka’s yard and her thrill at being part of Art & Horse Racing.Hear about the Raoul Millais "The Bug", that's on display and being offered at the gallery,with a significant tie to Royal Ascot and the July Cup. Exciting times!To find out more about Art & Horse Racing Gallery please subscribe to the informative weekly newsletter.Ilka provides an update on the racing front which has been affected recently changes in the going following all the rain. Hopefully that is all now behind us. Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell is soon due to return to action and Ilka’s reveals news about a new unnamed filly for the club.Finally, do listen out for Ilka’s dog Trevor who joins us later in the show.Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the art fairs below:- "The Racehorse in Art Exhibition" at Saint Wendred's, Newmarket July 7th-13th 10am-6pm- Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich- Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London
Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the May episode to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's.Episode 23 begins with news from the Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham racecourse at the end of April where Art & Horse Racing Gallery exhibited. A fair which has put Art & Horse Racing on the map.Ilka’s fine art gallery is now on the road to The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair and in today’s show Ilka talks about the paintings and sculptures she intends to take along to the picturesque West Sussex venue. To give us more information about the exhibition co-host Stephen spoke to the event’s organiser Ingrid Nilson.Ilka updates us on two of her new artists, Clare Brownlow, and Priscilla Hann. Hopefully, Clare will be joining us next month on the Vantage Point Racing Club podcast.To find out more about Art & Horse Racing please subscribe to the informative weekly newsletter which is now approaching 500 subscribers.On the racing front White Mist came a close 2nd at Kempton on 17 April. White Mist has now finished 1st or 2nd in all her last seven races. Not bad for a filly who cost only 5,000 Guineas.You will also hear an update on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell.Plus listen out for a surprise guest who makes a short, but noisy, appearance at the end of episode 23. Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024 at the art fairs below:- Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair May 17th-19th (stand 40)- "The Racehorse in Art Exhibition" at Saint Wendred's July 6th-13th 10am-6pm- Art Fair East Nov 7-10th NorwichFor more details on all the artists go towww.artandhorseracing.com Plus sign up to the Art & HorseRacing newsletter which is published Thursday weekly.This show was recorded on 13 May 2024.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Amazon music Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt & Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 22 by With Ilka Gansera-Leveque about the Vantage Point Racing Club. Love it & you can't go wrong
Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the 21st episode to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s.The show began with more exciting news from the racecourse following White Mist’s two recent wins at Wolverhampton (29 January) and Kempton (18 February) both by a neck. The four-year-old filly has now won three of her last four outings since 18 December. White Mist was 2nd in the other run on 7 January.On the racing front llka also updates us on the progress of her mare Just Once who is planning to return to racing during 2024.Meanwhile, co-host Stephen interviews a new artist to Art and Horse Racing, Laura Werner. There are now 29 artists. Laura reveals how she started in art, her style and how she manages her life as an artist whilst still working in racing.Ilka informs us of a new exhibition she is holding at Saint Wendred’s over the Easter period between 23 March and 7 April.Art and Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024 at the exhibitions below.- Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham 26-28th of April- Petworth Antiques and Fine Art Fair May 17th-19th- Art Fair East Nov 7-10th NorwichFor more details on all the artists go to www.artandhorseracing.com Plus sign up to the Art & Horse Racing newsletter which is published Thursday weekly.This show was recorded on 23 February 2024.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Amazon music Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt & Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
Ilka Gansera-Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis & Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for the club’s first show in 2024 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s.The January episode starts with news of a win for the stable at Chelmsford on 21 January by the 4-year-old Once Adaay. Ilka gives her reaction to the win and the current form of her runners at Saint Wendred’s. Stable jockey George Wood joins us to report on the consistent form of Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell. Ilka updates us on the progress of Just Once and her new colt foal. Just Once is now back in training while the foal is progressing well in France. Names are still being taken for the foal, a son of Derby and Arc winner Golden Horn via a Direct message to Ilka on X or by contacting her direct on www.gansera-leveque.com with the deadline ending on 31 January.You will also find out how the club has a new member down under as co-host Stephen interviews Carolyn Pirro from Melbourne.Since our last show Ilka has become a TV star on Racing TV featuring on their My Racing Life series with presenter Tom Bull. Ilka explains how she came to be on the show which covered all aspects of racing at Saint Wendred’s including her fabulous fine art gallery Art and Horse Racing. To watch the whole show on YouTube, click the link below.https://youtu.be/m2xgDgZoWwo?si=S3qoFvRPQm9ZQsbu To end the first show of the year Ilka gave an update on Art & Horse Racing Gallery together with details of three exciting new artfairs exhibitions where the fine art gallery will be on the road in 2024.-Primavera exhibition opening February 10th thru 25th in Newmarket- Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham 26-28th of April- Petworth Antiques and Fine Art Fair May 17th-19th- Art Fair East Nov 7-10th NorwichFor more details on all the artists go to www.artandhorseracing.com Plus sign up to the Art & Horse Racing newsletter which is published Thursday weekly.This show was recorded on 22 January 2024.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Amazon music Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt & Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
llka Gansera-Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the Vantage Point Racing Club Christmas episode (19) to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s.Ilka begins the show with exciting news of a name suggestion for Just Once’s new foal by leading racing commentator Richard Hoiles. Find out Richard’s and several other suggestions from listeners and followers of the show. There is still time to submit your name to Ilka for the foal, a son of Derby and Arc winner Golden Horn via a Direct message to Ilka on X or by contacting her direct on www.gansera-leveque.com Ilka adds an update on the mare Just Once, who is now back in training in Newmarket.Saint Wendred’s continues to be a stable in form with a win for Once Adaay and a 2nd at 150/1 for Daring Greatly at Chelmsford on the same night, 7 December. After recording, on 19 December White Mist has added to the victory roll with a victory at Wolverhampton.Mandy Dearsley an artist from the Suffolk countryside also joined the show for an interview with Stephen to talk about her passion for art, her style, and her joy at having her work on display at Art & Horse Racing. Mandy’s work is part of the current Christmas Countdown Exhibition (18 November – 23 December) at Saint Wendred’s. For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.com Plus sign up to the Art & Horse Racing newsletter which is published Thursday weekly.This show was recorded on 14 December 2023.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt & Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
llka Gansera-Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 18 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s, a stable in form after recent runs of Miss Bella Brand and Once Adaay. And to begin the show Ilka reports on Miss Bella Brand’s return to the winner’s enclosure at Kempton, her 8th win in total, and Once Adaay’s narrow defeat at Wolverhampton course.In addition, this month’s edition features news of the mare, Just Once’s return to the yard, a visit from her regular jockey Nick Scholfield and an interview with Nett Rose, the raffle prize winner, who now owns a 1% share in Just Once’s foal, a son a of Golden Horn.Ilka gives an update on Art & Horse Racing including news of her Christmas Countdown Exhibition (18 November – 23 December), details of a new artist Marco Ramasso from Italy and some Christmas cards now on sale, based on the artwork at Saint Wendred’s.For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.comThis show was recorded on 23 November 2023.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt and Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
llka Gansera Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for episode 17 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’sThis month’s edition features an update on Ilka’s art gallery, Art and Horse Racing including an interview with one of the new artists Amy Lay from Wyoming together with all the racing news from Newmarket. Plus, you will hear about the ‘Brilliant Breakfast’ event of 13 October when Ilka took Art and Horse Racing on the road to the Jockey Club rooms in Newmarket. Co-host Stephen Wallis chats to Amy, one of the new artists, there are now 21, about how she first got into art, her style and how much she is looking forward to being part of Art and Horse Racing. Amy is eyeing up a trip to Newmarket. For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.comMeanwhile, on the turf Ilka reviews the recent pleasing run at Wolverhampton of Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell. She also provides an update on her racing mare Just once, and her foal. Listeners are still welcome to submit their name choices for the colt foal sired by Derby and Arc winning horse Golder Horn. Check out the current names submitted on the Vantage Point Racing Club social media pages. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this well-bred foal’s exciting journey.Finally, listen out to our request for Elea to appear on ITV’s home-schooling segment!This show was recorded on 26 October.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt and Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
Ilka Gansera Leveque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for episode 16 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s, which focused mostly on the National Racehorse Week events. In this podcast you will hear brief clips from Kate Stephens, Ilka’s equine physiotherapist and Olivia Turner a bitting and bridle expert, who both gave informative demonstrations on Saturday 16th September, while Ilka adds her thoughts on the importance of National Racehorse Week. Art and Horse racing continues to grow with new artists including sculptor Jacqueline Hindle, who gave a demonstration of her work. Jacqueline has agreed to feature in a future podcast. The gallery at Saint Wendred’s will be open during the Henry Cecil Open Weekend on Sunday 24 September between 9am-12.30pm. www.thehenrycecilopenweekend.co.uk For more details on all the artists in the exhibition go to www.artandhorseracing.com On the racing front Ilka provides an update on her mare Just Once, and her colt foal. Listen out for Debbie’s suggested names for the foal. Don’t forget you can still take part in a chance to win 1% in this exciting new son of Golden Horn. Contact Ilka direct to buy raffle tickets. 1 for £20 or 6 for £100 Finally, llka is getting ready for the return of Tattersalls Sales which begin on 3 October. This show was recorded on Monday 18 September.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Spotify and SoundCloud.Follow us on X @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comArt and Horse Racing is now available on Instagram @art.andhorseracingJoin the Club!
Ilka is joined by her co host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls for this month’s packed episode. Art&Horse Racing Gallery, National Racehorse Week, Vantage Point Racing Club racing news, a guest interview and sales news all form part of the show.
Ilka begins Episode 15 by updating us on the current position of her fine art gallery, Art & Horse Racing, which has now grown to nineteen artists. Ilka reveals two new artists who have just joined the roster, Newmarket’s Jackie Jones and Ukrainian photographer Jean Kosse.
Co-host Stephen interviews artist Maggie Moore from Beverley, who talks about her excitement at joining the new gallery, her style, and her love of horses.
The gallery at Saint Wendred’s will be open during National Racehorse Week between 11-15 September between 5-7pm. www.nationalracehorseweek.uk
In addition, as part of this important week for horse racing Ilka will be holding an education day on Saturday 16 September (3pm-6pm) and a charity day in support of ticket for Troops on Sunday 17 September www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk
On the racing side Ilka chats about Vantage Point Racing Club horses Kingwell and Just Once. Kingwell recently ran at Leicester while Just Once is soon set to return to Saint Wendred’s after giving birth to her colt foal by Golden Horn.
Don’t forget you still have a chance to name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn. Contact Ilka with your name for this exciting son of a Derby and Arc winner. Hear the suggestion by leading National Hunt jockey Nick Scholfield during the show.
This show was recorded on Sunday 20 August.
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In this month’s episode Ilka is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis, along with the return of a special guest, to discuss all the exciting news from her stable in Newmarket.
Ilka, who recently featured in Horse and Hound magazine began by updating listeners on the progress of Art & Horse Racing, her unique fine art gallery which now includes fourteen artists. To find out more about her new art venture you can now sign up to a newsletter via the website www.artandhorseracing.com
The gallery which is open to the public by appointment daily will be open throughout National Racehorse Week (September 9th-17th). Ilka went on to highlight the importance of this special week for horse racing and her own plans for the week which includes Tickets for Troops on Sunday 17 September. www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk
For the first time in a few months co-host Stephen spoke to Olivia Turner to find out more about her role as an equine and canine behaviorist and equine bitting and bridle specialist. Olivia will be at Saint Wendred’s to give a talk to visitors on Saturday 16 September as part of National Racehorse Week. www.nationalracehorseweek.uk
On the turf Ilka revealed that Vantage Point Racing club horse, Kingwell should soon be returning to the racecourse.
The multi-tasking trainer, as described in Horse and Hound, also gave an update on Just Once and her foal, together with details of how listeners can choose the name of the foal.
Take a listen to find out how you can choose the name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn.
Episode 14 was recorded on 30 July 2023.
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Ilka is joined by her co-host Stephen Wallis and Vantage Point Racing Club member Debbie Nicholls to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred’s.
The success of Art and Horse Racing in early May has now evolved into a permanent fine art gallery with a website www.artandhorseracing.com A further exhibition is scheduled during National Racehorse Week (September 9th-17th) www.nationalracehorseweek.uk . The gallery remains open by appointment daily. The gallery will also be open on Sunday 24 September during the Newmarket Henry Cecil Open Weekend.
On the racing front Ilka talks frankly about her mare Miss Bella Brand’s trip to Hannover to run in a listed race on 29 May. In addition, Ilka updates us on the Vantage Point Racing club horses Kingwell and Just Once.
She also reveals how listeners can get the chance to name Just Once’s new foal. Take a listen to find out how you can choose the name of this exciting new son of Golden Horn.
Episode 13 was recorded on 25 June 2023.
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In this month’s episode Ilka and her co-host Stephen Wallis review Art & Horse Racing, the highly successful fineart exhibition which was held at Saint Wendred’s on 6th and 7th May. Over 130 items of artwork were on display in Ilka’s picturesque stable setting. The inaugural event was so popular that future Art & Horse Racing exhibitions are now being planned by Ilka. “It started with a little idea in the middle of the night in January,” said Ilka. The podcast features feedback from six of the fourteen international artists and Vantage Point Racing club member Debbie Nicholls adds her thoughts on the weekend in Newmarket.Ilka reveals further feedback from other artists, plans for the future along with details of the competition winner.But Saint Wendred’s is also a busy racing stable. Since Episode 11 Ilka’s leading filly Miss Bella Brand has won races at Doncaster and Windsor. Ilka reflects on the filly’s consistency and plans to send her to a listed race in Germany.In addition, Ilka updates us on Vantage Point Racing club horses Just Once and Kingwell. Just Once’s foal is progressing well in France while Kingwell ran 3rd at Leicester on 13 May.Episode 12 was recorded on 23 MayPlease subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcast, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher.Follow us on Twitter @VantagePointRacwww.gansera-leveque.comwww.artandhorseracing.comJoin the Club!
In this episode Ilka is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis to talk about all the latest news on Art and Horse Racing, the unique art exhibition which is due to open over Newmarket’s Guineas weekend at Saint Wendred’s stables. Stephen is joined by three more artists, Debbie Burt, Terry Lindsey and Rachel Constantine. Debbie is an award-winning journalist, photographer and sculptor, Terry, the owner of Tilting at Windmills Gallery, a major New England gallery, painting style is based on a layering technique while fellow American Rachel Constantine, currently living in Cambridge is a classical realist oil painter. Catch details of a competition where you can win an exclusive watercolour sketch by Emily Johnson, the resident artist at Cheltenham racecourse who will be at Art and Horse Racing. You will also hear breaking news on the club’s mare Just Once’s first foal. Details of all fourteen artists with their respective websites who are due to exhibit at Art and Horse Racing can be found at www.gansera-leveque.com Vantage Point Racing Club merchandise eleas-crafts.creator-spring.com Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Follow us on Twitter @VantagePointRac Join the Club!
Paintings are arriving at Saint Wendred’s ahead of Art & Horse Racing, the unique art exhibition on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May at Ilka’s yard. In this podcast you will hear interviews by co-host Stephen Wallis with local artist Clive Dawson who works mainly in acrylics, along with two American artists Diana Cook from upstate New York and Amanda Markel Bozeman, Montana. Diana devotes her time painting narrative scenes most often involving dogs. Amanda is an internationally collected bronze sculptor and visual storyteller. In the next episode you will hear from more artists who are set to exhibit their work at Art & Horse Racing. Ilka updates us on the news about her mare Just Once who is shortly due to foal in France . And with two Breeze Up sales scheduled at Tattersalls on 17-19 April and 3 and 4 May Ilka offers the chance for any listener who is looking to buy a future winner to join her at the sales. This episode is sponsored by BoneKare www.gansera-leveque.com/bonekare-ukVantage Point Racing Club merchandise: https://eleas-crafts.creator-spring.com Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher.Follow us on Twitter @VantagePointRacJoin The Club! Amanda Markel www.agmarkel.com Diana Cook www.dianacookstudio.com
It’s an exciting time at Saint Wendred’s, with a fantastic win for the club; Kingwell at Wolverhampton on 13 February. Along with the buildup to the Ilka’s "Art & Horse Racing" exhibition.In this podcast you will hear interviews with three of the artists who's artwork will be on display and for sale at ‘Art & Horse Racing’. French artist Bénédicte Gelé, American artist Peggy Judy and South African born artist Garth Bayley give an insight into their career in art, their style and how excited they are being part of this unique exhibition on May 6th and 7th. Links to their websites are shown below.Further interviews with other International artists will form part of Episodes 10 and 11 ahead of the Art & Horse Racing exhibition.Ilka also discusses Kingwell’s magical evening at Wolverhampton which highlights the value of being a member of the Vantage Point Racing Club at only £20 a month. #jointheclubPlease subscribe to us on Apple podcast, Google, Soundcloud Spotify or Stitcher.Follow us on Twitter @VantagePointRac Bénédicte Gelé: www.artcheval.comGarth Bayley Artist: www.garthbayley.co.ukPeggy Judy: www.peggyjudyfineart.com
In this month’s podcast Ilka focuses on her exciting new exhibition, "Art & Horse Racing" due to be held at her Saint Wendred’s yard over the Guineas weekend on the first weekend in May. Ilka talks about what she has planned for Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May where a galaxy of artists from all around the world will be exhibiting a wide variety of art, including sculptures in a beautiful racing yard along the Hamilton Road near the famous Rowling Mile racecourse where Classic racing will be taking place. On Saturday 6 May the exhibition will be open for a private viewing invitation only after the 2000 Guineas while on Sunday 7, 1000 Guineas Day the general public will be able to see the exhibition between 10am- 6pm Art & Horse Racing over a classic weekend in Ilka’s fabulous racing yard you couldn’t ask for more. During this week’s episode Co host Stephen Wallis chats to one of the artists Emily Johnson, the resident artist at Cheltenham racecourse to find out how pleased she is to be part of this unique exhibition. Catch up with Episode 9 and 10 when we will be hearing from more of the artists who will be part of Art & Horse Racing. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter @VantagePointRac
In the first Vantage Point Racing Club podcast of the year Ilka discusses all the different types of racing ownership, the latest update on her mare Just Once, who is in foal to 2015 Epsom Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Golden Horn as well as revealing the winner of the podcast’s Christmas competition. Co host Stephen Wallis has a short Q and A with 2017 Cambridgeshire winning jockey George Wood where we find out his love of Liverpool Football Club. Get set for our February edition when Ilka will reveal details of an exciting venture in late spring. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher.Connect with us on Twitter @VantagePointRac
In the last Vantage Point Racing Club podcast for 2022 Ilka reviewed the last run by her colt Kingwell at Lingfield in early November and we hear from another member of the team at Saint Wendred’s horse dentist Jean Luc Chouvier , who has worked with leading horses from all around the world. We find out via a short Q and A with jump jockey Nick Scholfield whether he likes I’m a Celebrity or Strictly Come Dancing along with a few racing posers. Ilka reflects on the recent excitement at Tattersalls sales, life at the stables over the Christmas period and there is a chance to win a Vantage Point Racing Club travel mug by answering one simple question. Find out more by listening to our Christmas edition of the Vantage Point Racing Club podcast. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners.
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