Mick & David Easterby: Racing Syndicates and Racehorse Ownership





Nutshell (GB)

Nutshell (GB)



SireSalvo
DamFabaceous
DOB 1972
Sex gelding
Colour bay
Owner Sir K Parkinson
Source
Moved to yard by owner from Pat Beasley.

Nutshell was switched to the stable from Pat Beasley's stable. He won two hurdle races in November 1975, successes coming at Sedgefield and Wetherby under Colin Tinkler. After winning two from two over hurdles he was sold to J Berry. Nutshell was the horse involved in the tragic incident at the yard in 1975 which involving the death of apprentice Jimmy Buchanan. Nutshell stumbled during a routine canter and came down resulting in his rider sustaining head injuries.



Date Race

15Nov75 Thorp Arch Juvenile Novice Hurdle
Wetherby
Colin Tinkler

2m

05Nov75 Croxdale Novices Hurdle (Div II)
Sedgefield
Colin Tinkler

2m