Vantage Point Racing Club

This month's episode features a conversation between Ilka and Stephen, catching up on the latest developments and looking ahead . For more information about the Beaufort Cottage Educational Trust and the annual Gerald Leigh Lecture Series please check out their youtube channel: https://youtu.be/B7RUJ15udZw?si=SDToO4PuToZcnHM- For more information on the supplement BoneKare contact Ilka directly at...

Welcome to episode 46 of the Vantage Point Racing Club podcast! In this month's show we speak to British wildlife artist Peter Bainbridge. Ofcouse he paints horses too! We cover racing news from Saint Wendred's; upcoming races and upcoming exhibitions. - To find out more about racehorse ownership please go to: www.gansera-leveque.com - To see and acquire one of Peter's paintings check out: www.art...

Welcome to episode 45 of the Vantage Point Racing podcast! We catch up with Canadian equine artist Liz Chomicki and hear about her visit to Newmarket, the Home of Horse Racing. Our special guest is Lithuanian artist Egle Stabuzyte-Bradzioniene who comes from a background in fashion design. Her abstract paintings in alcohol inks inspire collectors around the world. We dive into how she creates thes...

Hello and welcome to episode 44 of the Vantage Point Racing Club podcast! As always we catch up on art and racing news and hear about the horses in the yard, especially the club horses. This episode welcomes special guest Roz Ivanič to the show, author and wife of Milan Ivanič who is part of my stable of artists. Roz speaks about her recently published book "Fields of Marks" - the life and work of...

On this episode we recap the Fresh Art Fair at Ally Pally and catch up on racing news. We welcome special guest artist Kayla Martell to the show who recently joined Ilka's stable of artists with her uplifting magical paintings of interiors that often provoke memories . Hear all about Kayla's journey to becoming a painter and get a glimpse into what inspires her. She is also a published author. Her...

Happy New Year and welcome to episode 42! It's the Year of the Fire Horse and as you know in this podcast we cover everything equine : from horse racing to fine-art . In this episode our special guest is Dr. Fred Barrelet (a Swiss native) who was with Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons for over 30 years. His forte stud-medicine as well as being a 4 star FEI vet in all disciplines, chairman of the Beauf...

In the November episode we welcome artist Neil Lemaire to the podcast. Besides being a sculptor, Neil is also the an entrepreneur owning BronzeCasting UK and MouldMaking UK. As the turf season comes to a close we look ahead to an AW campaign as well as welcoming new yearlings to the yard which means new syndicate opportunities. "Cartesian Crisis" wil be introduced in our next episode. To sign up t...

Welcome to episode 40 of the Vantage Point Racing Club Podcast! This month our special guest is the artist and the London based fashion designer Pookie Blezard whose fashion label Pazuki (www.pazuki.co.uk) uses textiles inspired by her paintings. Fitting for this time of year we have the complete line of Pazuki scarves available at Art & Horse Racing Gallery. To see and acquire Pookie's paintings...

Welcome to episode 39! After catching up on the stable's news we feature landscape artist Dawn Reader ahead of her solo show in 2026 aptly named "Suffolk Skies". We find out all about the exhibition and Dawn's background. To support what we do please consider joining the Vantage Point Racing Club. More information can be found on: www.gansera-leveque.com To sign up to the weekly gallery newsletter...

Welcome to episode 38! This month we talk to Brookside Stud's owner John James about all things thoroughbred. Updates on the Vantage Point Racing Club horse Big Alex Walmsley (pictured) and news from the gallery. To join the racing club please get in touch or go to: www.gansera-leveque.com To see and purchase the artwork online or to sign up to the weekly newsletter check out: www.artandhorseracin...

Our special guest in this month's podcast is Yorkshire based sporting artist Tania Still. Tania is renown for equine paintings as well as hounds. Newmarket based trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis on Saint Wendred's racing news. For more information about the racing club please go to : www.gansera-leveque.com For all things art, please visit the gallery website at...

In this month's episode Ilka and Stephen first catch up on the horses and racing news. Then we showcase and feature American artist Brooke Major who combines the technique of painting and sculpture with her own unique method. Often her works are inspired by the horse and are white on white. Make sure you check them out on : www.artandhorseracing.com Also Paula Keim's childrens book The Barnyard Ad...

In this month's episode racehorse trainer and art curator Ilka Gansera-Lévêque catches up with co-host Stephen Wallis to look back on The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair as well as talking about future runners and art exhibitions. We combine the two best things: horses and art! Every episode is different so make sure you have a listen to the previous ones. We thank our sponsor BoneKare fo...

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 Petw...

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...

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 o...

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...

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....

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...

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 St...

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 ch...

Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. To open the show Ilka provides an update on her recent Racehorse in Art Exhibition which was held at the stables during early July and featured a demonstration by contemporary-wildlife artist Emma Greenwood. Meanwhile, co-host Stephen Wallis interviews James Armstrong, the Clerk of the Cou...

The Vantage Point Racing Club podcast has reached its quarter century! Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis, no Trevor this week, to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. It’s a busy time at the home of racing with the Tattersalls July sale and the prestigious July meeting culminating with the July Cup on Saturday 13. It’s also a busy week at Ilka’s Saint Wendred’s...

Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for episode 24 to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. The show begins with Ilka giving a report on Art & Horse Racing’s exhibition at The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the picturesque West Sussex venue. Continuing on the art theme Stephen interviews Clare Brownlow, the wildlife artist who only uses pheasant tail fea...

Ilka Gansera-Lévêque is joined by co-host Stephen Wallis for the May episode to discuss all the latest news from Saint Wendred's. Episode 23 begins with news from the Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham racecourse at the end of April where Art & Horse Racing Gallery exhibited. A fair which has put Art & Horse Racing on the map. Ilka’s fine art gallery is now on the road to The Petworth Park Antiques & Fi...