Vantage Point Racing Club

On this episode we recap the Fresh Art Fair at Ally Pally and catch up on racing news. We welcome special guest artist Kayla Martell to the show who recently joined Ilka's stable of artists with her uplifting magical paintings of interiors that often provoke memories . Hear all about Kayla's journey to becoming a painter and get a glimpse into what inspires her. She is also a published author. Her lates book "The Minor Fall" can be purchased directly from her, via Amazon and select independent bookshops in Ireland (which of course is the best option!) Please visit www.gansera-leveque.com to join the Vantage Point Racing Club and www.artandhorseracing.com to sign up to my weekly newsletter or to purchase one of Kayla's paintings. Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!

Happy New Year and welcome to episode 42! It's the Year of the Fire Horse and as you know in this podcast we cover everything equine : from horse racing to fine-art . In this episode our special guest is Dr. Fred Barrelet (a Swiss native) who was with Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons for over 30 years. His forte stud-medicine as well as being a 4 star FEI vet in all disciplines, chairman of the Beaufort Cottage Educational Trust and on the BHA Horse Welfare Board. The list of credentials goes on, so listen in! To find out more about the Beaufort Cottage Educational Trust and Gerald Leigh Lecture Series please go to : www.beaufortcottage.com For free tickets to the upcoming art fairs that Art & Horse Racing Gallery will be attending and to join the newsletter please go to: www.artandhorseracing.com To join the racing club and to find out more about racehorse ownership in horses such as Cartesian Crisis please get in touch via www.gansera-leveque.com We would love to hear from you! P.S. If you would like to donate, this is the link The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust: www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk Thank you for tuning in!

In the November episode we welcome artist Neil Lemaire to the podcast. Besides being a sculptor, Neil is also the an entrepreneur owning BronzeCasting UK and MouldMaking UK. As the turf season comes to a close we look ahead to an AW campaign as well as welcoming new yearlings to the yard which means new syndicate opportunities. "Cartesian Crisis" wil be introduced in our next episode. To sign up to the newsletter please go to: www.artandhorseracing.com More information about our guest Neil Lemaire can be found under: www.bronzecastinguk.com Don't hesitate to get in touch if your are interested in racehorse ownership or joining the Vantage Point Racing Club, www.gansera-leveque.com From our family to yours we wish you a peaceful holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in 2026! (all guns blazing)

Welcome to episode 40 of the Vantage Point Racing Club Podcast! This month our special guest is the artist and the London based fashion designer Pookie Blezard whose fashion label Pazuki (www.pazuki.co.uk) uses textiles inspired by her paintings. Fitting for this time of year we have the complete line of Pazuki scarves available at Art & Horse Racing Gallery. To see and acquire Pookie's paintings go to the gallery website: www.artandhorseracing.com Watch this space for next spring's dress releases pre Royal Ascot! As always we discuss stable news; get in touch to join the club via the website: www.gansera-leveque.com Save the Date on upcoming events: - Anna Pugh Exhibition Oct 28th - Dec 31st 2025 You are cordially invited to the Advent Exhibition on Sunday Nov 30th 9am-5pm - Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace Jan 29th-Feb 1st 2026 Thanks for tuning in! Yours truly, Ilka

Welcome to episode 39! After catching up on the stable's news we feature landscape artist Dawn Reader ahead of her solo show in 2026 aptly named "Suffolk Skies". We find out all about the exhibition and Dawn's background. To support what we do please consider joining the Vantage Point Racing Club. More information can be found on: www.gansera-leveque.com To sign up to the weekly gallery newsletter or to acquire artwork please check out: www.artandhorseracing.com Don't hesitate to get in touch for free tickets to the following artfairs: - Autumn Antiques Fair at Langley School: Oct 24th-26th 2025 - Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace: Jan 30th- Feb 1st 2026 Thanks for tuning in !

Welcome to episode 38! This month we talk to Brookside Stud's owner John James about all things thoroughbred. Updates on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley (pictured) and news from the gallery. To join the racing club please get in touch or go to: www.gansera-leveque.com To see and purchase the artwork online or to sign up to the weekly newsletter check out: www.artandhorseracing.com Thanks for tuning in... Please like, subscribe and share :)

Our special guest in this month's podcast is Yorkshire based sporting artist Tania Still. Tania is renown for equine paintings as well as hounds. Newmarket based trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis on Saint Wendred's racing news. For more information about the racing club please go to : www.gansera-leveque.com For all things art, please visit the gallery website at : www.artandhorseracing.com And come and see us at the following art events: The Game Fair at Ragley Hall July 25-27 2025 Fresh Art Fair at Alexandra Palace in January 2026 And of course see you at the races!

In this month's episode Ilka and Stephen first catch up on the horses and racing news. Then we showcase and feature American artist Brooke Major who combines the technique of painting and sculpture with her own unique method. Often her works are inspired by the horse and are white on white. Make sure you check them out on : www.artandhorseracing.com Also Paula Keim's childrens book The Barnyard Adventures of Footloose and Friends is out and available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/440KEm7. Ex jockey Paula Keim recently featured on epsiode 34 Make sure you see us in person at the following evenets: -Horses and Hounds Exhibition July 1st-10th at Saint Wendreds - The Game Fair July 25-27 at Ragley Hall

In this month's episode racehorse trainer and art curator Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis to look back on The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair as well as talking about future runners and art exhibitions. We combine the two best things: horses and art! Every episode is different so make sure you have a listen to the previous ones. We thank our sponsor BoneKare for supporting the making of the podcasts..

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis as well as this month’s guest Paula Keim, a former American graded stakes winning jockey. To begin the show Ilka updates us on a successful time for Art & Horse Racing at the Cheltenham Fresh Art Fair in April. Ilka is now preparing for an exhibition at Saint Wendred’s during the Guineas weekend and another trip to the Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair. Plus, there is more to come at Art & Horse Racing during Newmarket’s July Festival. Get in touch free tickets Co-host Stephen interviews Paula about her career as a jockey where she rode against Julie Krone, the famous American female jockey who won the 1993 Belmont Stakes. In a wide ranging chat you will find out how she met Ilka, her love of art and the story behind her soon to be published children’s book - Footloose and Friends. On the racing front Ilka updates us on Once Adaay’s Good Friday run at Chelmsford, the progress of the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley and the latest news on Just Once’s colt. Following jockey Nick Scholfield’s retirement after this year’s Grand National Ilka gives a tribute to her National Hunt jockey who rode Just Once to victories at Southwell and Worcester in 2021. Art & Horse Racing Gallery will be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: Petworth Park Fine Antiques & Fine Art Fair in May – 16th-18th

In this episode racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis as well as this month's guest Christina Nielsen, a New York based interior designer with a connection to horseracing. Please visit: www.christinanielsendesign.com Christina Nielsen Design is a full service design firm catering to high end residential and commercial clients in the US and internationally. The show begins with the hosts highlighting Golden Horn as a leading sire following his progenies major victories at the Cheltenham Festival. Golden Horn is the sire of the stable’s Just Once colt. Ilka gives an update on his progress along with detail of how you can buy shares in his syndicate for £7,000. We talk about the importance of art for design projects and for our daily lives. Also Christina tells listeners about her connection to the horseracing industry and the painting by neo- expressionist Domingo Zapata "Masked Marvel", which is a real investment piece and a great opportunity to start your art collection. On the racing front Ilka reports on the progress on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley, the new three-year-old colt at Saint Wendred’s as well as looking forward to Once Adaay’s upcoming run. Come and see us at the races or visit one of the art fairs below (get in touch for free tickets). Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April - 4th-6th www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1232122454429/?discount=Artandhorseracing Celebration of the Horse exhibition at Saint Wendreds, Newmarket - May 3rd-4th Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May - 16th-18th

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis as well as this month's guest Jonathan Horowitz an American race caller and sports announcer. Jonathan a passionate supporter of horse racing, who loves art, joins a fascinating conversation where the two hosts quiz him on his professional role and his love of horses. Jonathan, who became the youngest person to commentate on a horse race in America at 14 years old talks about that day, the various sports he covers and the secrets to being a top broadcaster. He also shares his involvement in the American equivalent of Retraining of Racehorses during an enlightening chat with Ilka. To open the show Ilka updates us on a successful time for Art & Horse Racing at Alexandra Palace during the Fresh Art Fair between 30 January - 2 February. On the racing front Ilka reveals the details of the new three-year-old colt Big Alex Walmsley, who has just joined the Vantage Point Racing Club ranks along with all the other racing news from Saint Wendred's A show with a difference but one not to miss! Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April - 4th-6th Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May - 16th-18th

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the opening show of 2025 to talk about all the up-to-date racing and art news from Saint Wendred’s. Ilka is currently getting ready for the Fresh Art Fair which is due to held at Alexandra Palace venue between 30 January – 2 February. Ilka reveals her plans for the London exhibition, the first Fresh Art Fair event to be staged at the iconic London venue. Free tickets for listeners can be obtained by clicking the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088543184969/?discount=Artandhorseracing Co-host Stephen interviews Alex Magennis, a teacher, art collector from Orange, New South Wales who has purchased paintings by Anna Pugh and Marco Ramasso from Art & Horse Racing Gallery. She is also the owner of the Byng Street Garden Loft: www.byngstreetgardenloft.com Alex reveals how she became captivated by art when working in London, how she found Ilka and her fine art gallery and why she loves the work of Anna Pugh and Marco Ramasso. For those of you thinking of buying art from the gallery listen to Alex’s thoughts on the simplicity of buying a piece of art from as far away as Australia. Meanwhile, on the turf Ilka discusses Once Adaay’s recent race at Chelmsford on 9 January, the current situation with the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell and all the news about the other horses in the yard. Check out next month’s podcast with the full details of a new horse who has just joined the Vantage Pout Racing Club team. Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London - 11-6pm Friday and Saturday, 11-5pm Sunday Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April – 4th-6th Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May – 1th-18th

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the show's Christmas episode, number 30 to chat about all the latest racing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's. The Festive show begins with Ilka reviewing the successful Advent event held at Saint Wendred's and features an interview by Stephen with Clare Fleming a keen art follower who was there on Sunday 1 December. As promised in episode 29 the show includes an extensive interview with Canadian equine artist Liz Chomicki. Liz reveals why she started in art, her style and how she connected with Art & Horse Racing Gallery. Two stunning pieces of her art now reside and are available at Saint Wendred's. On the turf Ilka gave her thoughts on White Mist's improving run at Kempton on December 4th where she was a narrowly beaten 5th. In addition, Ilka reports on the arrival of Just Once's yearling colt, who made it just in time for the Advent event. Ilka ended the show by reflecting on the stables' turf successes, the continued growth of Art & Horse Racing in 2024 as well as looking ahead to the next exhibition at Ally Pally. Don't forget if you have time over the Christmas and New Year period that Art & Horse Racing will open daily between 10am - 4pm. Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London -Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April -Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 29 to chat about all the latest racing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's. In a mini episode with no artist this month, Canadian equine artist Liz Chomicki will be joining us for our Christmas edition, Ilka updates us on a busy month exhibition wise for Art & Horse Racing Gallery. Ilka reviews Art Fair East in Norwich, the result of the remembrance charity auction and the City Saddles visit. She also reveals more details about the special advent event at St Wendred’s on Sunday 1 December between 10am-4pm where you can see all the fabulous art on display with other art lovers and a festive glass of mulled wine in hand. On the turf Ilka reflected on a difficult night for the Vantage Point Racing club horse Kingwell at Wolverhampton on 21 November and recent outings by White Mist and her National Hunt mare Summerleaze. Plus, plans are fixed for the return of Just Once’s yearling from France in time for the stable’s advent event on Sunday 1 December Don't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pm Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2025 at the following art fairs below: - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London -Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April -Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May

Racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 28 to chat about all the latest racing and fine art news at Saint Wendred's. Ilka updates us the on the exciting new event at the gallery on Monday 21 October in conjunction with City Saddles. Tickets and details about the event can be found on the Art & Horse Racing website. www.artandhorseracing.com Co-host Stephen interviews Laura Jeanne a British Artist, Singer/Songwriter and Fashion Designer. In an extended interview Laura reveals how she developed her artistic skills, the thrill of being part of Art and Horse Racing and a heartwarming story about painting, Shakem Up ‘arry, a Cheltenham festival winning horse owned by the former leading football manager Harry Redknapp. One of Laura’s paintings At The Going Down Of The Sun currently on display at Saint Wendred’s is part of a charity auction to raise money for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children and young people. The auction is due to end on the 31 October at 9pm. For more details click the link below. https://app.galabid.com/remebranceday/items/ba88703a-5fad-4a86-87a5-7607f4064796 Meanwhile on the racecourse Ilka’s team celebrated a winner on 10 October when stable star Miss Bella Brand won at Bath, what proved to be her last race before retiring. Ilka gives her reaction to the win along with the latest news about her new National Hunt mare Summerleaze, Just Once’s yearling colt and the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell. Don't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pm Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below: - Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London -Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April -Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May

Racehorsetrainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 27 to discuss all the racing and fineart news from Saint Wendred's. On art side Ilka talks about an exciting new event that Art & Horse Racing Gallery is going to be a part of on Monday 21 October in conjunction with City Saddles, a networking group, who have a passion for all things equestrian. Details of the charity event can be found on the Art & Horse Racing website. www.artandhorseracing.com Stephen interviews Eileen Harte, a founding committee member of City Saddles about the event. Eileen is married to Keith Harte and is partner in the family bloodstock business Keith Harte Bloodstock. Racing wise Ilka updates listeners on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell, her new National Hunt mare Summerleaze, who ran recently at Worcester, along with news about Just Once and the imminent arrival of her yearling colt from France. Don't miss out on our 1st of Advent event at the yard on Sunday December 1st from 10am to 6pm Art & Horse Racing Gallery will also be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below: - Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London -Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April -Petworth Park Fine Art & Antiques Fair in May

Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. To open the show Ilka provides an update on her recent Racehorse in Art Exhibition which was held at the stables during early July and featured a demonstration by contemporary-wildlife artist Emma Greenwood. Meanwhile, co-host Stephen Wallis interviews James Armstrong, the Clerk of the Course at Cartmel Racecourse, who talks about his own art and the work involved In his day job. James is a watercolour, pen and ink, and pencil artist who specialises in wildlife and horses. James recently purchased Milan Ivanic’s painting of Cartmel Racecourse which had been on display at Ilka’s Art & Horse Racing fineart gallery. On the racing front Summerleaze a new National Hunt horse has joined the yard, Grovely Belle made an impressive debut at Kempton on 14 August and Kingwell is back from his summer holidays. The stable’s new filly has now got a name SophiaDuleepSingh and Ilka reveals the interesting, but ultimately sad story connected to the family name. Ilka ends episode 26 with details of new arrivals at Art & Horse Racing which you might like to consider for Christmas presents. Art & Horse Racing Gallery caters for all budgets. There are only 126 days until Christmas Day! Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the following art fairs below: - Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London -Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse in April

The Vantage Point Racing Club podcast has reached its quarter century! Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis, no Trevor this week, to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. It’s a busy time at the home of racing with the Tattersalls July sale and the prestigious July meeting culminating with the July Cup on Saturday 13. It’s also a busy week at Ilka’s Saint Wendred’s stable with the Art & Horse Racing exhibition “The Racehorse in Art Exhibition" being held between 7th and 14th 10am – 6pm. The Bug, the July Cup winner of 1946, will be there in the form of a fabulous painting by Raoul Millais. Co-host Stephen interviews Emma Greenwood a contemporary-wildlife artist that works in coloured pencil, who will be doing a demonstration at Saint Wendred’s on Thursday 11 July between 11am-2pm for visitors who attend the The Racehorse in Art Exhibition. Emma’s work "The Clash of the Antlers" was a finalist at David Sheperd Wildlife Foundation "Wildlife Artist of the year 2024." Finally, Ilka provides an update on the new Vantage Point Racing Club filly, who has recently joined the team. Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the art fairs below: - Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London

Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 24 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. The show begins with Ilka giving a report on Art & Horse Racing’s exhibition at The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the picturesque West Sussex venue. Continuing on the art theme Stephen interviews Clare Brownlow, the wildlife artist who only uses pheasant tail feathers and inks. Discover Clare’s unique style, the work she now has on display at Ilka’s yard and her thrill at being part of Art & Horse Racing. Hear about the Raoul Millais "The Bug", that's on display and being offered at the gallery,with a significant tie to Royal Ascot and the July Cup. Exciting times! To find out more about Art & Horse Racing Gallery please subscribe to the informative weekly newsletter. Ilka provides an update on the racing front which has been affected recently changes in the going following all the rain. Hopefully that is all now behind us. Vantage Point Racing Club horse Kingwell is soon due to return to action and Ilka’s reveals news about a new unnamed filly for the club. Finally, do listen out for Ilka’s dog Trevor who joins us later in the show. Art & Horse Racing will be on the road in 2024/25 at the art fairs below: - "The Racehorse in Art Exhibition" at Saint Wendred's, Newmarket July 7th-13th 10am-6pm - Art Fair East November 7th-10th in Norwich - Fresh Art Fair 31st January- 2nd February 2025, Alexandra Palace in London