At Vimeiro

At Vimeiro has been getting on nicely at his new yard and the team couldn’t be happier with how he is looking and feeling ahead of a busy summer Jumps campaign.

In the meantime, you can find out what to expect from having a horse trained by Ben Haslam in Middleham and what’s on offer when having a runner at Cartmel Racecourse, below:

Getting to Know: Ben Haslam

Experience what it’s like riding out in the picturesque village of Middleham:

See At Vimeiro enjoy a well deserved roll:

Check out what’s on offer when having a runner at Cartmel:

Cartmel Racecourse with Old Gold Racing

As an owner of At Vimeiro, you'll be part of Cartmel Racecourse’s 169-year legacy. Cartmel Racecourse prides itself on offering a unique day out in a stunning location. The combination of thrilling Jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year.

Over nine days a season, running from late May Bank Holiday to August Bank Holiday, the track welcomes horses from around the UK and Ireland to compete in afternoons of racing, on a compact course where you can get really close to the action.

As an owner of the Cartmel racehorse, you will also receive the following benefits:

• The right to apply for a Holker Card for free which gives discounted entrance to Holker Hall and Gardens and 10% discounts in the Courtyard Cafe, Holker Gift shop and more
• 25% off Cartmel Sticky Toffee Puddings*
• Trade prices on aggregate, natural stone, landscaping and roofing materials from Burlington Aggregates*
• Discounts on lunch and off season stays at the Priory Hotel in Cartmel
• Discounts on online orders of cheeses and hampers from Cartmel Cheeses

*T&Cs apply

At Vimeiro is a compact and enthusiastic 4-year-old gelding, who has all the makings of a future Cartmel Racecourse specialist.

At Vimeiro is now in training with last season’s Cartmel Champion trainer, Ben Haslam, having been purchased by Highflyer Bloodstock at the Tattersalls February Sale 2025 with a view to making the transition to National Hunt Racing.

He cost 650,000gns as a yearling at the Tattersalls Book 1 Sales: the fourth-highest price by his sire in 2022. He has already shown a good level of form on the Flat, despite looking a longer term prospect on breeding. At three, he ran against subsequent Group and Listed winners, including 2024 Derby runner up, Ambiente Friendly. This earned him a peak BHA rating of 96.

He won comfortably on his only start to date as a four-year-old, when stepped up to the marathon trip of 2m½f, showing that he clearly relished the stamina test. Always prominent, he travelled strongly throughout and was the last horse to come off the bridle. He began to wander slightly when coming under pressure, suggesting that he still had plenty left in the tank. Click here to watch that race.

At Vimeiro is by Sea The Stars, who has a lifetime percentage of winners to runners of 68%(!) and has earned himself a stallion fee of €250,000. He is responsible for the likes of Baaeed, Crystal Ocean and Stradavarius to name only a few.

Amorella was herself a five-time winner, including at Group 2 level. She is by Nathaniel, a hugely successful sire who is best known for producing the star mare, Enable.

Ben is thrilled with the recent addition to his yard, informing us that At Vimeiro is "enthusiastic, he shows a bit of speed… and plenty of stamina as well, so he’s versatile”. He has also been “delighted” with what he has seen of his jumping so far and noted that “he’s taking to it really well”.

At Vimeiro is in full training and looks an especially exciting prospect to take novice hurdling this spring and summer.

Ben Haslam has trained from Castle Hill Stables in the picturesque village of Middleham since 2010.

Ben was successful in achieving a place on Sheikh Mohammed’s highly acclaimed Darley Flying Start scholarship. This took him around the world, including the Curragh, Kentucky, Sydney and Dubai, where he was taught by the very best in all fields of the industry.

Back in England, Ben spent time with Sir Michael Stoute and then returned home to work as Assistant Trainer to his father, Patrick, before taking over the reins at the young age of 25. He has sent out over 200 winners under both codes to date, including at Black Type level.