Useful Information
Meet The Team
An opportunity to meet some of the team that help make Michael Dods Racing such a successful racehorse training operation.
All of the staff at yard are valued members of the team who work hard to maintain the high standards Denton Hall requires as a first class horse racing yard.
Steve Alderson : Yard Manager |
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Gregory Carroll : Assistant |
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Scott Mason : Travelling Head Lad |
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Tony Nixon : 2nd Travelling Lad |
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Andrew Miller : Work Rider / Groom |
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Emma Winter : Work Rider / Groom |
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Cheryl Binner : Work Rider / Groom |
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Andrew Taylor : Work Rider / Groom |
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Carim : Work Rider / Groom |
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Sachin : Yardman |
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Liz Maude : Work Rider / Groom |
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Vicki Wood : Work Rider / Groom |
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Steve first worked at Denton Hall some 28 years ago; he then left the yard to pursue other career interests. However the pull of horse racing and Denton Hall brought Steve back to Michael Dods Racing in 2007 as Yard Manager. Steve is a real asset to the yard and nothing is too much trouble to him as he ensures the smooth operation of the yard.
Greg is one of our latest recruits having only joined the yard in December 2011 as Assistant. Greg is very well organised and ambitious to ensure he contributes to the continued success of Michael Dods Racing and he will definitely be a big asset to the yard and the rest of the team.
Scott joined Michael Dods Racing in December 2010 as Travelling Head Lad and he enjoys riding out each day before going racing. Scott always ensures every last detail is organised to the highest degree for the horses trip to races so that the day goes as smoothly as possible.
Tony is one of the longest serving members of the team having joined the yard in 1995. He is now our 2nd Travelling Head Person and also works in the yard with the horses. Tony takes great pride in his appearance and is always one of the smartest people on the racecourse.
Andrew arrived at Denton Hall in January 2010; he rides out daily and really enjoys his racing.
Emma joined the Denton Hall team in 2009. She rides out daily and loves going racing. Emma always has her horses turned out to a high degree and likes nothing better than to win best turned out with the horses she leads up.
Cheryl joined the yard 2010. She rides out daily, really enjoys going racing and always has her horses looking well for their visit to the racecourse.
Andrew is a relatively new recruit to Michael Dods Racing have only joined the team in December 2011, he has proven to be very enthusiastic, works hard and is willing to learn. It is hoped that he may do well as an apprentice jockey in the future.
Carim joined the Denton Hall team in 2009. He is a pleasure to have around yard, rides out daily and is better known by his nickname of Frankie (yes, after the great Mr Dettori!)
Sachin, better known as David by all at Denton Hall, recently joined the team in January 2011. He is really enjoying his role of Yardman, works hard and is a valuable member of the team.
Liz has been connected with Denton Hall since 1994, mixing periods of working at the yard with other her commitments. Liz rejoined Michael Dods Racing on a full-time basis in 2009 and rides out daily.
Vicki has been part of the Denton Hall team since 2009 and she rides out daily.