9/4/2010 8:35:18 AM

John and Mary

John and Mary Mackie have been based at Barton Blount for the past 25 years having spent a small spell in Malton.

John rode as an Amateur jockey before moving on to be Ian Balding’s assistant trainer at Kingsclere.

Mary also rode as an Amateur jockey and was crowned Northern Point to Point champion before breaking her back in a fall at Bogside. She is a very accomplished horsewoman who has a key role as both work rider and with the yard administration.

Son James and daughter Joanna also help out riding work and schooling horses as well a assist at the races.

The Team

Mary’s sister Margaret Sessions manages the yard and deals with the general running of the daily routine. She is a key player as her experience and knowledge of all aspects of nutrition and the treatment of ailments is second to none. She was also an accomplished Amateur flat jockey in her day.

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Horse: Hypnotic Gaze (IRE), Owner: Mr W I Bloomfield
04/09/2010
WOLVERHAMPTON (AWT) - 18.50
Hypnotic Gaze (IRE)
Horse: Sceilin (IRE), Owner: Mr W I Bloomfield
05/09/2010
YORK - 15.05
Sceilin (IRE)
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Horse: Shoot the Pot, Owner: Derbyshire Racing V
01/09/2010
KEMPTON PARK (AWT) - 17.20
Shoot the Pot
5th - 8/1
Horse: Arizona John (IRE), Owner: Derbyshire Racing
31/08/2010
RIPON - 15.30
Arizona John (IRE)
5th - 20/1
Horse: Layla's Boy, Owner: RJM Racing
30/08/2010
RIPON - 17.25
Layla's Boy
7th - 14/1
Horse: Hallstatt, Owner: A B Hill
29/08/2010
BEVERLEY - 16.40
Hallstatt
6th - 14/1
Horse: Illustrious Forest, Owner: Norman A Blyth
27/08/2010
THIRSK - 15.15
Illustrious Forest
6th - 25/1
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