Opale de Maine
Warrior
Opale de Maine
Warrior
From a family of early achievers, she's ready to make her mark and hopes to shine quickly over the hurdles ahead.
Age: 3
Gender: Filly
Location: Lambourn
Race type: Jumps
Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Sire: No Risk at All (FR)
Dam: Linadame (FR)
Dam Sire: Trempolino (USA)
| Type of agreement | Full ownership |
| Cost of Ownership | £1,000 |
| Monthly training/keep cost | On request |
| Share % | 4 |
| Total % available | 16 |
| Raceday experience | Owner experience |
| Stable visits | Organised throughout season |
Prize Money | Yes |
| Media and updates | Weekly |
| Newsletter | Monthly |
Opale de Maine- set for an exciting debut
Opale de Maine is an exciting 3-year-old chestnut filly by the renowned sire No Risk at All, out of the proven mare Linadame. Linadame has already produced three successful offspring, including the versatile Wajdam, who has shown his ability over distances ranging from 2m1f to 2m6f in both hurdles and chases. Her other offspring include Lisadame, a winner over 2m1f in hurdles, and Matchadam, who secured a victory in point-to-points. Linadame herself made an instant impact on the track, winning a 2m hurdle on her debut as a 3-year-old. She also boasts a strong pedigree as a sister to the talented Polidam, a 2m1f-2m4f chase winner rated 143 during his time with Willie Mullins.
Opale de Maine has spent the past year in pre-training, carefully nurtured and prepared for her upcoming racing career. This autumn, she is set to make her debut in the Junior National Hunt Development Hurdle Races, where she will aim to uphold her family’s tradition of early success. With her strong bloodlines and promising preparation, Opale de Maine is one to watch as she embarks on her racing journey, carrying the potential to follow in the winning footsteps of her siblings.
Meet the trainer- Jamie Snowden
Jamie Snowden has been deeply immersed in the racing world from a young age, starting his journey in pony clubs before advancing to ride in point-to-points. His passion and talent quickly became evident, and by the age of 27, Jamie had secured his position as the amateur jockey for Nicky Henderson’s prestigious yard, where he had the honor of riding winners for Queen Elizabeth II.
After achieving the remarkable milestone of 100 winners as a jockey, Jamie made the strategic decision to transition into training. To refine his craft, he learned from some of the industry's most respected figures, including Nigel Twiston-Davies and Paul Nicholls, before taking on the role of assistant trainer to Nicky Henderson. Jamie’s dedication and drive led him to begin his training career in a small rented yard in Wiltshire, but his ambition soon propelled him to Lambourn, where just a few months later, he celebrated his first Cheltenham winner.
Under Jamie’s leadership, Folly House has seen continuous growth and success, producing two Cheltenham Festival winners and over 400 other winners, establishing Jamie as a leading trainer in the racing world. His hands-on approach and commitment to the well-being of his team—both equine and human—have fostered a loyal following and a continuous stream of promising horses at Folly House.
With exciting prospects ahead, Folly House is set for another strong season under Jamie’s experienced guidance, continuing to build on its success in the competitive world of racing.
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Frequently asked questions
can I expect prize money if my horse wins or places?
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