In January 2006 Jockey Club Estates took on the responsibility of managing over 500 acres of training grounds in Lambourn. The purchase of the property by Jockey Club Estates was a significant development in that it represented the first time the company’s property portfolio had expanded beyond Newmarket.

Since 2006 Jockey Club Estates has invested heavily in the Mandown Gallops with two artificial gallops being completely re-laid, as well as a further two refurbished.

Encouragingly, since Jockey Club Estates took on the management of the public gallops in Lambourn the number of horses based in the village using the facilities has increased noticeably.

There are currently over 500 horses spread among over 25 trainers based in Lambourn using the facilities managed by Jockey Club Estates on a day to day basis. The facilities are also by used on a casual basis by up to 120 horses a month.