Karl Burke
We have known Karl for several years and have always been impressed with his training record. We've found him extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all our dealings with him since we joined forces with.
In January 2004 he invited us to his yard to view a 2 year old by Bold Fact. He was a really good looking individual and we didn't regret buying him. Several month late we repeated this process and ended up buying another 2 year old who we named Thunderwing . I think it is safe to say we didn't regret these purchases and there is no doubt that Karl has a great eye for a bargain
In 2004 Karl enjoyed numerically his best ever season with a total of 64 winners with is testimony to Karl's skill at placing his horses to win realistic targets. He has now trained 300 winners over the last 6 years which is a tremendous record.
The facilities available to the yard are impressive. Middleham Moor
is not only a beautiful part of the world but has extensive turf
and all weather gallops which are superbly managed.Karl is very ambitious
and is looking to expand within the current yard and we are looking
forward to a long and rewarding relationship with the Spigot Lodge
team.
Although implicated with the race fixing scandal(now cleared) you have to admire the man's drive. He is enjoying his best ever season in 2006 and numerically in winners is 6 th in Britain. Considering he has no major Arab backing his record is second to none. His eye for a bargain eg Precocious Star and his placing of his horses put him firmly in the trainer to follow category.
He is developing the yard and has input major investment in the yard and general facilities. We look forward to increasing our involvement with Karl in the near future.