Tony Elliott - Founder
Rogues Gallery Syndicate is run by Mr Tony Elliott who has been involved in horse racing for the past 16 years. He has owned and been involved with some fantastic horses which has taken him to Hong Kong, Dubai, Turkey , U.S.A and not to mention the U.K. The biggest win to date is the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge stakes at Royal Ascot with Rogue Millennium.
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Our aim is simple, we only purchase well bred horses with plenty of scope for the future.
We offer a unique opportunity to get involved in horse racing and race horse ownership, we provide weekly updates on the horses, stable visits are arranged on a monthly basis where you can get up close and personal with the horses, trainers and stable staff as well as watching the horses on the morning gallops.
On race day we supply you with a fantastic day out with owners and trainer passes to get you in the parade ring with the trainers and jockeys and hopefully the winners enclosure. We guarantee you a fantastic time and a good laugh along the way, you will not be disappointed.
Rogues Gallery Racing is not like most other racing syndicates, it’s done purely for the love of racing.
Peter Chapple-Hyam - Trainer
Peter Chapple-Hyam’s passion for horses can be traced back to his childhood. Growing up in Newmarket, the renowned horse racing town in England, he was surrounded by the sport and quickly developed a deep affection for these magnificent creatures. As a teenager, Chapple-Hyam gained hands-on experience by working in local stables, honing his skills and knowledge under the guidance of seasoned trainers.
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Multiple Group 1 winning trainer and 2x Derby winner.
Chapple-Hyam’s dedication and talent did not go unnoticed, and in the early 1990s, he emerged as a prominent figure in the world of horse racing. He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled and astute trainer, capable of molding horses into champions. In 1992, he achieved his first Epsom Derby success with Dr Devious, a horse that showcased his remarkable ability to bring out the best in his equine companions.
Peter Chapple-Hyam’s influence extends beyond his wins at the Epsom Derby. He is revered within the horse racing community for his ability to develop young horses and guide them to reach their full potential. His training methods are characterized by a balance of discipline, patience, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the animals under his care.
Beyond his personal accomplishments, Chapple-Hyam’s legacy is reflected in the success of his apprentices and the admiration of his peers. Many aspiring trainers have sought his guidance, eager to learn from his wealth of knowledge and experience.
Alice Haynes - Trainer
In February 2021, I took out my license and set up training at historic Cadland Cottage Stables, occupying a prime location at the foot of the famous Warren Hill gallops in Newmarket.
We celebrated our first winner within three weeks of saddling our first runner, have raced in the UK, Ireland, France, the UAE and the USA and doubled our winners year on year.
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At the start of 2024 we took the opportunity to relocate the older horses to the fantastic facility at Machell Place Stables, a stones throw from Cadland Cottage and Warren Hill.
gained a lot of experience working for prominent trainers Henrietta Knight, Mick Channon and David Simcock, had a spell working in Australia at Warwick Farm and Royal Randwick learning about trackwork and speed, and rode 11 winners as an apprentice and amateur jockey.
My ethos is ‘small yard, big results’ and this is down to the bespoke, tailor-made care each individual horse is given. I look at each horse and assess their needs, from their training programme and race planning to their dietary requirements and healthcare routines – every horse is looked at individually and a bespoke programme is formed to meet their every need to ensure their maximum potential.
Ed Bethell - Trainer
An accomplished rider and horseman – hopes of a career as a jockey were dashed due to his 6ft 4in frame – Edward set out on a path to follow his father James into the training ranks by amassing as much experience as possible with some of the biggest names in the sport.
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Upon leaving Stowe School, where he gained three A-Levels, Edward began his work experience with bloodstock agent James Delahooke, the man who unearthed champion Dancing Brave for Prince Khalid Abdullah. He then spent several months under the tutelage of Newmarket maestro William Haggas, whose string at the time included top-class duo Mukhadram and Dancing Rain.
Following a stint as pupil assistant to his father at Thorngill, where his duties ranged from riding work on the gallops to making entries and looking after owners at the races, Edward began an internship at US auction house Fasig-Tipton, gaining a superb insight into bloodstock sales. He also worked as a stud groom at the famed Coolmore Stud in Ireland, handling some of the world’s top broodmares.
A pupil assistant role with Australian legend Gai Waterhouse saw Edward enjoy seven months down under. He assisted with the breaking in of yearlings, rode track work on some of the best horses in the yard, saddled runners at the races, and helped with all aspects of office work, from race planning to writing blogs for the trainer’s website.
In April 2016, Edward became assistant trainer to Charlie Hills in Lambourn, working with a number of high-class performers including outstanding sprinter Battaash. From there he went to work for Francois Rohaut in France, helping to manage a stable of 120 horses, riding out, travelling horses to the races and writing monthly horse reports. More recently Edward has acted as assistant trainer to Robert Cowell just outside of Newmarket.
Edward understands the importance of excellent communication with owners and the increasingly vital role of digital technology and social media in horseracing. He is determined to build on the achievements of his father, who trained for 46 years and won plenty of good races with inexpensive horses.
James Owen - Trainer
JAMES OWEN RACING was established in 2014 and has since grown far beyond expectations, now boasting an impressive book of clients and horses.In January of 2023, James took out his National Hunt License and has begun to build up a team of horses to compete in this sphere.The operation has gone from strength to strength and a year later, the yard has already registered 31 winners under both racing codes.
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A great achievement given it has been achieved with a relatively small string of horses. The yard continues to grow and James is always on the lookout for new horses and owners to join the yard.
All year round, James and his team pride themselves on offering attention to detail that is second to none. This allowed James and his team to be known as one of the biggest and most successful pre-trainers in the area before taking out his licence.
As a former successful amateur jockey, James has a passion for Point-To-Pointing and now enjoys training a small string of Point-To-Pointers alongside his wife Jenny. They have gained some quality open horses and have been very competitive both in East Anglia and nationally over the past few seasons.
During the summer months, James trains a string of Arabian racehorses and since starting this career he has secured the UK Arabian Champion Trainer’s Title five times.
Gerry Darling - Rogues Photographer
Gerry is our very own Rogues Professional photographer, if you want any copies of any of his work please contact him directly.
Jack Jones - Trainer
Having grown up around horses it has been Jack’s ambition to train racehorses from an early age.
Jack studied Agricultural Business Management at Reading University. During university Jack rode out regularly for Nicky Henderson. Making good use of his university summer holidays, Jack gained valuable experience working abroad, initially for Mikel Delzangles in Chantilly and the following summer for Ger Lyons in County Meath.
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Upon graduating from University Jack gained further experience as pupil assistant to Kim Bailey and Paul Nicholls. During this time Jack rode as amateur jockey scoring 5 winners on the well regarded Real Milan.
Eager to broaden his knowledge of flat racing Jack travelled to Australia where he spent a year with Chris Waller, enjoying six months in Sydney and six months in Melbourne working with horses as high profile as Winx.
On returning to England Jack spent over three years assisting flat trainers David Simcock and Richard Spencer in the headquarters of flat racing, Newmarket.
David O'Meara - Trainer
Following a successful career as a jump jockey, David began his training career in June 2010. Since then, David has managed to produce over 1,000 winners while achieving totals of over 100 winners in the past 9 seasons. Along with the number of winners, the quality of those winners has also increased.In a relatively short training career David has won 38 Stakes races, 8 of which came at the highest level in Group 1’s; Lord Glitters, Suedois, Mondialiste, Amazing Maria, Move In Time and G-Force contributed to this tally.
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In January 2016, David moved yards to Willow Farm on the outskirts of York. Willow Farm’s purpose built Equaflow safe track 6 furlong gallop, along with a 5 furlong round gallop provide David and his team with the facilities needed to achieve even greater success in the future.
Danny Tudhope - Jockey
Tudhope grew up in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had no family connection with racing, and only considered a career as a jockey when it was suggested to him by a careers advisor. He graduated from the Northern Racing College and was apprentice to Declan Carroll in Yorkshire. He had his first professional rides in 2003, and won his first race at San Rossore, Pisa, Italy in October of that year as part of an initiative for young riders to compete across Europe.
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It wasn’t until 2004 that he registered his first domestic victory at Southwell. His first black type victory was not until several years after that, when he won the 2008 Listed Land o’ Burns Fillies Stakes at Ayr on an outside ride for Alan Berry. His filly, Look Busy, got up late to win by a short head from Princess Ellis.
In 2011, he won his first group race, the Group 2 Henry II Stakes on Blue Bajan, a horse he also finished second on in the Yorkshire Cup and third in the Goodwood Cup. He also began a very profitable partnership with miler Penitent, on which he won the 2012 Bet365 Mile at Sandown, the 2012 Joel Stakes at Newmarket and the 2014 John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock, as well as several Listed races.
Another miler, Custom Cut, proved equally successful, also winning the Bet365 Mile and Joel Stakes, as well as the Strensall Stakes and Leopardstown‘s Desmond Stakes and Boomerang Stakes.
Over the course of a month in 2014, he won his first and second victories at Group 1 level, the 2014 Haydock Sprint Cup on G Force and the Prix de l’Abbaye on Move In Time, both were trained by O’Meara.
This period of success meant that in 2013, he first topped 100 winners in a year and in 2014, he first won more than £1 million in prize money.
Throughout 2016 and 2017, he won several notable British handicaps – the Old Newton Cup on Tawdeea, the Lincoln on Bravery, and the Wokingham at Royal Ascot on Out Do. His biggest wins have come in America, however. On Mondialiste, he won the 2016 Arlington Million and in 2017, he won the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes on Suedois, his biggest prize to date of nearly £500,000. In 2017, he also won over £1.5 million in UK prize money.
In 2019, he won four races at Royal Ascot and was an early contender for Champion Jockey, although he would ultimately lose out in the championship to Oisin Murphy. He also passed the 1,000 winner mark in June.
David Egan - Jockey
Egan was born in Kildare, Ireland. He comes from a racing background. His father John is a jockey, his mother Sandra Hughes trained the 2015 Irish Grand National winner Thunder And Roses, his grandfather is Irish trainer Dessie Hughes and his uncle is British champion jockey, Richard Hughes. Egan rode out for his grandfather from the age of 13 and took part in pony racing. He also rode out for flat trainer Willie McCreery.
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On leaving school, Egan moved from Ireland to Newmarket, where he was apprenticed to Roger Varian. He was champion apprentice jockey in 2017.
In 2018 Egan turned professional, his first victory in a Group race came on 2 August 2018 when the Roger Varian-trained Pilaster won the Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood.
Egan’s first race in a Classic came in May 2019 when he rode favourite Qabala into third place in the 1000 Guineas Stakes. Egan’s father rode outsider Garrel Glen into twelfth place in the same race. In June 2019 he had his first victory at Royal Ascot, when the Varian-trained Daahyeh won the Albany Stakes.
Having signed a retainer with owner Prince Faisal, Egan rode the John Gosden-trained Mishriff to his maiden victory at Nottingham in November 2019, and in February 2021 the pair won the Saudi Cup at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before going on to win the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, in March 2021.
After coming third in the Coral Eclipse Stakes and second in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the partnership secured their first British Group 1 victory in the International Stakes at York on 18 August 2021. On 2 July 2022 Mishriff was narrowly beaten into second place by Vadeni in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park. It was to be Egan’s last ride on Mishriff, as later that month his association with Prince Faisal came to an end.
Egan had his second Royal Ascot winner in 2022, when the Varian-trained Eldar Eldarov won the Queen’s Vase. Eldar Eldarov then provided Egan with his first British classic success, winning the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster on 11 September 2022.
Luke Morris - Jockey
Morris comes from a racing background, his grandfather Joe Tate, uncle Jason Tate and cousin Ryan Tate all being jockeys. He was born in Oxford and moved to Newmarket as a child. He began riding out for Michael Bell while still at school. He completed a course at the British Racing School and became apprenticed to BellMorris rode his first winner in November 2005 and his first big race victory came on Juniper Girl in the Northumberland Plate in 2007.
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He gained his first Group race win on Gilt Edge Girl in the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes at Leopardstown in June 2010. In October 2010 Gilt Edge Girl gave Morris his first Group 1 victory when they won the Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp at Longchamp in Paris.
In 2012 he became first jockey for Newmarket trainer Sir Mark Prescott. It was the Prescott trained Marsha who provided Morris with his first British Group 1 victory, when winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York August 2017 in a photo finish against Frankie Dettori‘s Lady Aurelia.
Between April 2021 and October 2022, Morris rode the Prescott-trained Alpinista to eight consecutive victories, including the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks in July 2021, and then six Group 1 races in Germany, France and Britain, culminating with a win in the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Morris has ridden more than 100 winners every season since 2011 and has been all weather champion jockey on three occasions.
Jade Orwell - Syndicate secretary
Jade has been an integral part of the Rogues Gallery since stepping in to assist her father, Tony, in 2017 during her maternity leave. What began as a temporary role has developed into a pivotal position as the syndicate has grown.
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As Syndicate Secretary, Jade ensures the running of all day-to-day operations.
From managing accounts, processing monthly bills, to booking race days, owners’ badges and open days.
She maintains effective communication across the syndicate through Emails, phone calls and the members only WhatsApp groups.
Jades hands-on approach allows her to build strong connections with owners ensuring a more personal atmosphere that sets Rogues Gallery apart from other syndicates.
Her dedication ensures every member feels welcome, valued, and truly part of the Rogues family.
Paddy Twomey - Trainer
PADDY TWOMEY is a racehorse trainer based in Golden, County Tipperary.
It seemed only fitting that Paddy was destined for success, having bred the future Group 1 winner Tagula at just 13 years old.
A graduate of the pinhooking business, Paddy initially trained under a restricted license, but success came quickly, and it wasn’t long before Paddy started making an impression on Irish Racing.
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Since taking out a full training license in 2016, Paddy has established himself as one of the top trainers in Ireland, finishing in the first five of the trainers championship for the past two seasons despite having a much smaller string of horses than his closest competitors.
Between 2019-2024 Paddy Twomey provided around 1% of the runners in Irish Flat races, while winning 8% of the country’s Black Type races in the same period.
Paddy established a training operation on what was essentially a stud farm where he has purpose-built the facilities and gradually improved them as the years went on. After beginning with just one horse and no gallop, everything has been upgraded bit by bit.
Though still in the early stages of his training career, Paddy has boasts a blistering strike rate over the past five seasons that no trainer in the country can replicate.
Laura Vänskä - Trainer
I have a strong show jumping background and I studied international business in university of applied sciences in Helsinki.
After having worked few years in racing with John Hammond and Francis Graffard I was selected to the Godolphin Flying Start.
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Before starting to train I was assistant trainer for Nicolas Clement in Chantilly for three and half years and I ran pre-training business for few years.
Started training since 2021 I’ve trained several black type horses, notably 2024 filly Birthe who became a listed winner, but also winning the prestigious Prix Saint Alary in Longchamp.
Dave Loughnane - Trainer
Dave has had a love and passion for horses for as long as he can remember. With no background in racing he started off working for a small trainer back home in Galway in his early teens.
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He spent a number of years working there at weekends, summer holidays and often when he should have been at school! This was where his aspiration to become a trainer began.
Dave travelled to Australia in his early twenties where he spent 5 years working for a number of different trainers such as Bart and Anthony Cummings in Sydney, Paul Messara and a short time with Godolphin in Melbourne.Dave has had a love and passion for horses for as long as he can remember. With no background in racing he started off working for a small trainer back home in Galway in his early teens. He spent a number of years working there at weekends, summer holidays and often when he should have been at school! This was where his aspiration to become a trainer began.
Dave travelled to Australia in his early twenties where he spent 5 years working for a number of different trainers such as Bart and Anthony Cummings in Sydney, Paul Messara and a short time with Godolphin in Melbourne.Dave and Sarah met while in Australia and moved back to the UK in 2013. Here Dave spent a season with Mark Loughnane, John Quinn and finally with Tom Dascombe before taking out his trainer’s license. Whilst completing his trainer’s modules Dave was also lucky enough to spend some time with Sir Mark Prescott, Stuart Williams and David Elsworth.
Dave prides himself on being a true horseman and with this and the wealth of experience he has gained the results speak for themselves.
Karl Burke - Trainer
From small beginnings, Karl Burke has developed into one of the top trainers in the north of England with the help of his wife, Elaine. He was initially a journeyman jump jockey who rode in about 750 races, including for his father-in-law Alan Jarvis.
He had about 50 winners before running a livery yard near Southwell and then taking out a training licence in 1990. Burke did not achieve his 100th winner until 1998 but his fortunes were already on the rise by the time he bought Spigot Lodge in Middleham in 2000.
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Since then, he has been a consistent success. His only blip coming in 2009 when he was disqualified for a year for passing information to disqualified former owner Miles Rodgers. During this time, Elaine took over the training licence and saddled Libertarian to finish second in the 2013 Investec Derby.
In 2016, Burke enjoyed QIPCO British Champions Series success with the outstanding Quiet Reflection – winner of the Commonwealth Cup and 32Red Sprint Cup. The following year Laurens won the Group 1 Fillies Mile and, within a year, had won five races at the highest level – including the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes. Burke is renowned for his success with younger horses so there's no doubt winners will continue to flow.
Charlie Hills - Trainer
As part of the Hills dynasty created by his father Barry, Charlie has spent his entire life immersed in horse racing.
After leaving school he went to work in Australia for Colin & Peter Hayes. On his return to the UK he then spent two years with James Fanshawe as assistant Trainer. On returning home the rest of his education was spent working under his father before taking over the licence in August 2011.
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Less than two years after taking the helm at Faringdon Place, Charlie trained his first classic winner when Just The Judge won the Irish 1,000 Guineas. She was swiftly followed by European Champion two year old filly and Breeders Cup winner Chriselliam. In recent years more top class horses have emerged including two European Champion sprinters in the shape of Muhaarar and Battaash, plus Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Phoenix Of Spain.
Faringdon Place welcomes a range of owners from those who have shares in syndicates to full ownership, and everything in between.
Charlie is married to Philippa, and they have two racing mad sons James and Eddie who keep a very close eye on what’s going on.
