Episodes

  • Vantage Point Racing Club episode 34

    Vantage Point Racing Club episode 34
    Apr 23 2025
    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
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    40 mins
  • Vantage Point Racing Club episode 33

    Vantage Point Racing Club episode 33
    Mar 25 2025
    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
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    33 mins
  • Vantage Point Racing Club episode 32

    Vantage Point Racing Club episode 32
    Feb 26 2025
    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
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    43 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins