Tom Dascombe
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| Thomas Geoffrey Dascombe (born 30 April 1973) is a leading racehorse trainer currently operating from Manor House Stables
, Cheshire
, United Kingdom
. His most notable achievements to date are training Classic Blade and Firth Of Fifth to win the G2 July Stakes
and G2 Superlative Stakes
respectively, on consecutive days in 2008 at Newmarket
.
Tom finished 21st in the GB Trainers' Championship in 2009 by number of winners.
, but Tom's sights were set on the top. "The other kids at school thought I was mad," he remembered. "As an armchair punter, I thought I knew everything, so I applied to join Martin Pipe – start at the top and work your way down."
Of his five years there, Tom said: "The one thing I learned – although I didn't appreciate it until I'd worked for others – is that his horses were never asked to do more than they were capable."
Having left Pipe's in 1995, Tom arrived in Lambourn as a freelance, riding out for five different trainers. "I got the message when, between them, they provided me with three rides in 18 months, so I started riding out for Ralph Beckett and, as he grew, I became his assistant."
After a year, Tom took three months off to go to America to think about his future and while helping break 80 yearlings in Florida, he realised that two-year-olds would be central to his future. His own training was completed by a stint with the top South African trainer, Mike de Kock.
from 818 runners, a strike rate of 16%.
, an establishment owned by Michael Owen
and Andrew Black
.
Of the move, Tom commented "After four years training and running my own business in Lambourn I am delighted to have been given the opportunity of taking charge at Manor House Stables. At first, I was reluctant to give up my own business but as soon as I saw the facilities at Manor House Stables and felt the enthusiasm radiating from Michael Owen and Andrew Black when they described plans for future development I had no hesitation in accepting the appointment as a partner in their business and to move my training operation to Malpas."
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| Thomas Geoffrey Dascombe (born 30 April 1973) is a leading racehorse trainer currently operating from Manor House Stables
Manor House Stables
Manor House Stables is a thoroughbred horse racing establishment situated in Cheshire, England from where racehorse trainer Tom Dascombe currently operates....
, Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. His most notable achievements to date are training Classic Blade and Firth Of Fifth to win the G2 July Stakes
July Stakes
The July Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July....
and G2 Superlative Stakes
Superlative Stakes
The Superlative Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.-History:...
respectively, on consecutive days in 2008 at Newmarket
Newmarket Racecourse
The town of Newmarket, in Suffolk, England, is the headquarters of British horseracing, home to the largest cluster of training yards in the country and many key horse racing organisations. Newmarket Racecourse has two courses - the Rowley Mile Course and the July Course. Both are wide, galloping...
.
Tom finished 21st in the GB Trainers' Championship in 2009 by number of winners.
Early life
Born in Bristol, to Bill and Sue Dascombe, Tom first got his passion for horses watching the ITV Seven with his Grandfather and Dad. Tom began riding ponies at three years old.Career
Tom's first job in racing was for Henry Candy in LambournLambourn
Lambourn is a large village and civil parish in the northwestern part of the ceremonial county of Berkshire in England. Its metropolitan district has a population of 4,017, and is most noted for its associations with British National Hunt racehorse training....
, but Tom's sights were set on the top. "The other kids at school thought I was mad," he remembered. "As an armchair punter, I thought I knew everything, so I applied to join Martin Pipe – start at the top and work your way down."
Of his five years there, Tom said: "The one thing I learned – although I didn't appreciate it until I'd worked for others – is that his horses were never asked to do more than they were capable."
Having left Pipe's in 1995, Tom arrived in Lambourn as a freelance, riding out for five different trainers. "I got the message when, between them, they provided me with three rides in 18 months, so I started riding out for Ralph Beckett and, as he grew, I became his assistant."
After a year, Tom took three months off to go to America to think about his future and while helping break 80 yearlings in Florida, he realised that two-year-olds would be central to his future. His own training was completed by a stint with the top South African trainer, Mike de Kock.
ONEWAY Racing
In 2005, Tom founded ONEWAY Racing in Lambourn, starting out with just a handful of horses. By 31 October 2009 he had sent out 130 flat winners in Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
from 818 runners, a strike rate of 16%.
Manor House Stables
On 1 November 2009, Tom Dascombe officially began training from Manor House StablesManor House Stables
Manor House Stables is a thoroughbred horse racing establishment situated in Cheshire, England from where racehorse trainer Tom Dascombe currently operates....
, an establishment owned by Michael Owen
Michael Owen
Michael James Owen is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United.The son of former footballer Terry Owen, Owen began his senior career at Liverpool in 1996. He progressed through the Liverpool youth team and scored on his debut in May 1997...
and Andrew Black
Andrew Black (gambling entrepreneur)
Andrew Black, together with Edward Wray, was founder of Betfair, the world's first and largest bet exchange. Black and Wray have won many awards, including Ernst & Young young entrepreneurs of the year in 2002....
.
Of the move, Tom commented "After four years training and running my own business in Lambourn I am delighted to have been given the opportunity of taking charge at Manor House Stables. At first, I was reluctant to give up my own business but as soon as I saw the facilities at Manor House Stables and felt the enthusiasm radiating from Michael Owen and Andrew Black when they described plans for future development I had no hesitation in accepting the appointment as a partner in their business and to move my training operation to Malpas."