Members and their guests are invited to lunch at the Old Hall, Queens’ College

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dEnjoy the opportunity to network over pre-lunch drinks, followed by lunch and a talk by Sir Mark Prescott titled: “Training Racehorses”

About Sir Mark Prescott

Sir Mark Prescott grew up on a farm in Devon, with strong paternal parliamentary roots. A promising steeplechase riding career was cut short by a serious injury, but in 1969 he took over Heath House Stables in Newmarket, where he remains Britain’s longest-serving trainer.

From his 50-horse stable he has produced over 2,400 winners,  including  champions Hooray,  Alborada,  Albanova, Pivotal and Marsha, the latter selling for a record 6 million guineas. He trained Alpinista to six consecutive Group 1 victories, culminating in the 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, and last season trained Consent to win the Group 1 Prix Royallieu at Longchamp. His career also includes numerous premier handicaps and long-standing flat-race records that still stand today, such as Spindrifter winning 13 times (10 consecutively), Masafi winning seven times in 17 days at six different courses, and Misty Halo winning 25 times. Beyond racing, he is a lover of all country sports and chaired the Newmarket Heath Committee for 46 years.

The order of the afternoon:

• 12:00 = Pre-lunch meeting in the Old Kitchens – access via Porters Lodge
• 13:00 = Lunch in the Old Hall
• 14:20 = Guest Speaker followed by Q and A
• 15:00 = Close 

Menu:

Starters
Ham Hock Terrine with Honey Mustard Emulsion and Pea Shoots
(V) Caramelised Red Onion and Goats Cheese Filo Tart with Rocket and Balsamic Vinegar

Main
Guinea Fowl Supreme, Potato Fondant, Baby Carrots, Tender Stem Broccoli and Wild Mushroom Jus
(V) Roasted Butternut Risotto with Pumpkin Seeds, Rocket, Balsamic and Parmesan Crips

Dessert
Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Chocolate Ice Cream

Coffee & Chocolates – Fairtrade

Please note our dress code is business attire:

• Men – Business Professional with Jacket, Collared Shirt and Tie
• Ladies – Business Professional
• No Jeans or trainers

Date tickets close –  5 pm on Tue 3 March

Price –  £43 per person