John Gosden's stable staff have another 100,000 reasons to celebrate Stradivarius

John Gosden’s stable staff had another hundred thousand reasons to celebrate the success of Stradivarius on Friday night.

Their share of the super stayer winning the Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers’ Million was £75,000 and, for the second year running, the five-year-old’s proud owner, Bjorn Nielsen, rounded the figure up to £100,000.

The magnificent chestnut, who has now won his past ten races, looked on at all the lads and lasses whose tireless work is such a key ingredient of any stable’s success.

There is about 90 stable staff at Clarehaven, so each will receive more than £1,000.

“The Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers’ Million is a fantastic concept and has been a massive success over the last two years,” Gosden said.

“It has obviously been the source of great interest to all my staff and to be able to participate in a bonus of this size is very significant and hugely appreciated by them.”

Charles Hamilton said “We have enjoyed every moment of the Stayers’ Million over the last two years but one of the highlights has been being able to present such a significant cheque to the stable staff.

“Behind every great horse there is a great team and to see Stradivarius looking in such magnificent condition towards the end of a long season is a massive credit to them all.

“John Gosden’s and Frankie Dettori’s expertise speaks for itself but the health and happiness of horses such as Stradivarius is as much in the hands of those who groom, ride and lavish attention on them every day. Stable staff play an indispensable role and are the cornerstone of racing all over the world.”

Nielsen’s share of the £1 million was 70 per cent, with Gosden and Dettori each receiving 10 per cent.