DahlBury

Chapel Stud's National Hunt stallion Walzertakt (Ger) has died following a freak accident, the operation announced on Sunday. Roisin Close, Chapel Stud manager, said, "Unfortunately, Walzertakt incurred an accident whilst receiving rehab in preparation to stand next season and despite everyone's best efforts to save him he had to be put to sleep. We extend our condolences to Simon Davies at DahlBury, on whose behalf we stood him. Known as 'Walt' to all of us in the yard, his presence will be greatly missed." Simon Davies added, "We are devastated...

The G1 Coronation Cup and Style Awards will continue to be sponsored by DahlBury during the Betfred Derby Festival on June 2-3. Both events are scheduled for Ladies Day, on Friday, June 2. Founded by Simon and Rhian Davies, the organisation possesses a stallion roster located at Chapel Stud and includes Group 1 winners Planteur (Ire) and Trueshan (Fr). The winning owner of the 2023 DahlBury Coronation Cup will be presented with a perpetual trophy from the running of the race in 1902 when it was known as the Epsom...

DahlBury was announced as the new sponsor for the 1 1/2-mile G1 Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs on Ladies Day, June 3. The vision of owner/breeder Simon Davies, Chief Executive Officer of the global telecommunications firm Spectra Group (UK) Ltd., DahlBury's stallion roster is based at Chapel Stud in Worcestershire. Middle distance and staying horses for both the Flat and National Hunt are the focus of the stud, which stands Planteur (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), Walzertakt (Ger) (Montjeu {Ire}), and Bangkok (Ire) (Australia {GB}). Simon Davies said, "We are delighted...