Since arriving at the National Stud in April 2022, this retired legend is most definitely a firm favourite amongst our tour attendees. No stranger to Newmarket, The Tin Man previously resided just a stones throw from his new paddock, having been in training at Pegasus Stables with James Fanshawe.
Did you know? The Tin Man bears the nickname given to Fred Archer – a legendary jockey, who built Fanshawe’s Pegasus Stable yard 100 years prior to The Tin Man’s six seasons there.
Prior to his retirement as a nine-year-old, The Tin Man was a star horse for the Fanshawe stables, earning three Group 1 winning titles.
The Diamond Jubilee Stakes, QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes and Haydock Park Sprint Cup, all make up a fantastic CV for this horse. As well this, he’s the most successful progeny of the stallion Equiano, who stands at The Irish National Stud for a fee of €2,000.
Now twelve years old, The Tin Man is well known for his cheeky character at the National Stud, and is boss of the paddock to his best friend and paddock mate, 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Lord Windermere. It’s true what they say, opposites really do attract, with this 6f sprinter and 3m steeplechaser finding a truly inseparable bond.
You’ll see these two retired legends grazing in their paddock, at the end of your National Stud tour, where you’ll find they’ll enjoy a treat or two, a good scratch and maybe even a selfie!
Fancy meeting the legend himself? Why not book onto one of our National Stud tours today.
14/01/2025
Winter Walking in Newmarket – The Three Churches Walk
January is here and Christmas seems but a distant memory, so now’s the time to banish those blues and get out and about in the fresh air to explore.
17/12/2024
Champion Sprinter elect Bradsell to retire to the National Stud
Three-time Group 1 winner Bradsell will retire to the National Stud following his tilt at the Breeder’s Cup Turf Sprint (Group 1) at Del Mar.
26/11/2024
6 Places to Eat this Festive Season
From snug pubs to fancy restaurants, Newmarket boasts an eclectic range of eateries that are a must try this festive season.
24/10/2024
Lonely Planet features East Anglia as must visit place in the world 2025
Lonely Planet, the renowned travel guide book publisher, has chosen East Anglia as one of their top 30 must-visit places in the world to see in 2025 – and the only one in the UK!
17/10/2024
Dine out on sausages all week with our Sausage Safari!
In celebration of Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 2nd November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (26th October to 3rd November).
14/10/2024
Our Annual Sausage Festival Returns this November!
From royalty to the hard-working groom, sizzling Newmarket Sausages are every race-goer’s favourite, and to mark the long-tradition of this award-winning street food, the annual Newmarket Sausage Festival returns for its third year running on Saturday 2nd November.
19/09/2024
Newmarket gets ready for an action-packed Henry Cecil Open Weekend
Visit Newmarket on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September
The Henry Cecil Open Weekend will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September, giving visitors the rare chance to see behind the scenes at British horseracing’s HQ and visit some of the country’s best known training yards.
16/08/2024
Did you know it’s Afternoon Tea Week?
Afternoon Tea Week takes place from 12th – 18th August this year, and provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea.
