A whirlwind of excitement swept through the racing world when JP McManus made his move, but for Connor King, it's business as usual. "The pressure is self-imposed," he asserts, emphasizing that the drive to succeed comes from within.
Amidst the picturesque landscape of Mantlehill Great, overlooking the charming village of Golden, King tends to his stable of horses with unwavering dedication. His five-year-old hurdler, Grey Jude, embodies half of his racing string, a testament to his meticulous training approach.
But here's where it gets intriguing: the other half of King's stable, a high-class novice chaser named Mal, or Oscars Brother to the public, is set to embark on a journey to Cheltenham for the Brown Advisory Chase. This venture is no mere folly; it's a strategic move that showcases King's confidence in his horse's abilities.
"The size of your stable doesn't dictate the workload," King explains. "There's always something to tend to, regardless of the number of horses."
And this is the part most people miss: the dedication and passion that go into training each horse, be it one or twenty.
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Published on 3 March 2026, this interview sheds light on the dedication and passion that drive Connor King's success.
Last updated: 07:00, 3 March 2026
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