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  • Vantage Point Racing Club episode 31

    Vantage Point Racing Club episode 31
    Jan 22 2025
    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
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    41 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 30

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 30
    Dec 20 2024
    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
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    45 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 29

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 29
    Nov 27 2024
    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
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    16 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 28

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 28
    Oct 16 2024
    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
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    40 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 27

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 27
    Sep 25 2024
    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
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    36 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 26

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 26
    Aug 21 2024
    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
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    36 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 25

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 25
    Jul 9 2024
    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
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    29 min
  • Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 24

    Vantage Point Racing Club Episode 24
    Jun 19 2024
    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
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    33 min