KARL BURKE
Location: Leyburn, Yorkshire
Set the in the heart of Yorkshire near Middleham, Spigot Lodge has proved a successful training establishment for Karl Burke since its inception in 2000.
Burke took out his licence in 1991 and is no stranger success at the highest level, with 16 G1 victories to his name. Burke’s years of training are invaluable, and he continues to break his own training records year on year. In his last three seasons alone, he has produced over 100 winners, ending 2023 with a record breaking £3,049,744 in prize money, his best season to date.
Many a stable star has been produced from Burke’s training establishment, most notably Laurens, who he trained to an incredible 6 G1 victories, including The Prix De Diane in Chantilly. Libertarian also provided Burke with a historic victory in the Dante at York in 2013, the first Yorkshire trained winner in over 70 years. While Quiet Reflection has kept the Royal Ascot dream alive with an emphatic victory in the G1 Commonwealth Cup in 2016.
Spigot Lodge visits are always hugely enjoyed, with an array of delicious Yorkshire dining establishments to frequent for suppers ahead of the morning visits.