History of Saracen Horse Feeds
This timeline takes you through the history of our family business – how it began, how it has evolved over 200 years and what...
1788 - 2021
This timeline will take you through the story of our family business – how it began, how it has evolved over more than 200 years and what memorable moments Saracen Horse Feeds has captured in the archives of the thoroughbred world. Prepare for a fascinating journey full of horse champions and the food that will make their achievements worthwhile!
2020
Four million stallions have been sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 – all Saracen-fed: the Kingman Stallion from Houghton Bloodstock, the Dubawi Stallion from Floors Stud, the Galileo Stallion from Old Mill Stud and the Frankel Stallion from Floors Stud.
Klisna Wonderful Tonight, trained by David Menuisier, has won two Group 1 races in two weeks: The third. October Qatar Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp and 17. October Qipco British Champions Day Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot – powered by Saracen.
Stradivarius set a new record by winning the Goodwood Cup for the fourth time. His achievements include three Cartier Awards, three Gold Cups at Royal Ascot, two Yorkshire Cups, two Lonsdale Cups, Queen's Vase, British Champions Long Distance Cup, Doncaster Cup and earnings of over CZK 84 million. He has twice won the Weatherbys Hamilton Stayers’ Million bonus in 2018 and 2019. He was born and raised on Saracen in Kiltinan Castle and Watership Down Studs.
In February, an international study of Thoroughbred growth led by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) with Saracen and Hallway Feeds began, focusing on growth, X-rays, sales and performance in America, Australia and Europe.
2019
Tweenhills Farm & Stud has sold at Tattersalls December Foal Sale a Frankel stallion for CZK 18 million, fed by Saracen.
Ralph Beckett trained 12. October five winners a day, including two Group 3s and one Listed race – all at Saracen.
Two million yearlings have been sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1: a stallion Dubawi from Longview Stud and a stallion Dubawi from Watership Down Stud, both at Saracen.
Hillwood Stud has sold at the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale a Kingman stallion, fed by Saracen, for CZK 13 million.
Ed Walker has coached 12. July four winners a day, including Group 3 – all at Saracen.
Anapurna of Meon Valley Stud won The Oaks at Epsom – grew up on Saracen.
2018
Tweenhills Farm & Stud and La Motteraye Consignment have sold a Saracen-fed mare to Dubai for CZK 25 million at the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale.
The New England Stud has sold Galileo the mare for CZK 51 million at Tattersalls December Foal and Mare Sale and her mother Pearling for CZK 72 million both to Saracen.
Re-Leve® Mix is BETA EGUS certified as lean feed for horses with stomach ulcers.
Watership Down Stud has sold the world's most expensive mare for £105 million to a stallion from Dubai on Saracen. Two other million-year-olds: the Dubawi stallion from Meon Valley Stud and the Sea The Stars stallion from Longview Stud.
Tweenhills Farm & Stud with La Motteraye Consignment have sold a stallion to Dubai at the Arqana August Yearling Sale for CZK 35 million, fed by Saracen.
KER has introduced Triacton®, a marine calcium for bone and stomach health incorporated into Saracen racing feed.
2017
Meon Valley Stud has sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 stallion Dubawi for CZK 78 million and another five million yearlings: a stallion Dubawi from Highclere Stud, a stallion Dubawi from Floors Stud, a mare Dubawi from New England Stud, a mare Dubawi from Hascombe & Valiant Stud and a mare Dubawi from Watership Down Stud – all at Saracen.
2016
Meon Valley Stud has sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 stallion to Dubawi for CZK 78 million and two other million yearlings: the stallion Dubawi from Watership Down Stud and the stallion Frankel from Floors Stud – all at Saracen.
Highclere Stud has sold a Dark Angel stallion at the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale for CZK 8 million, fed by Saracen.
Ralph Beckett trained nine. July five winners a day, including the Listed race – all at Saracen.
2015
Highclere Stud has sold at Tattersalls December Mare Sale a Hanky Panka mare, fed by Saracen, for CZK 81 million.
At Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, a million-pound yearling Oasis Dream stallion has been sold from the Meon Valley Stud at Saracen.
Simple Verse, coached by Ralph Beckett, won the St. Leger – first mare since 1992, powered by Saracen.
Houghton Bloodstock sold Paco Boy, a mare fed by Saracen, at the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale for CZK 8 million.
Saracen sponsored three seminars with the TBA (Thoroughbred Breeders' Association) on ’ Food and environment.
Ed Walker coached 27 of them. June four winners and two runners-up for the day, including Group 3 – all at Saracen.
Golden Horn of Hascombe & Valiant Stud won The Derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe was raised at Saracen.
2014
Three million yearlings have been sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1: the Dubawi stallion from Watership Down Stud, the Dubawi stallion from Floors Stud and the Street Cry stallion from Hillwood Stud – all at Saracen.
Kingston Hill of Woodcote Stud won the St. Leger Stakes – grew up on Saracen.
Saracen introduced Racefit & Recoup Cubes with lower starch for the race series.
Australia at Stanley House Stud won The Derby and the Irish Derby, finishing second to Kingston Hill at Woodcote Stud – both at Saracen.
Avenir Certain has won the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and Prix de Diane in France ’ fed by Saracen from Coulonces Consignment.
2013
At the Arqana August Yearling Sale, Coulonces Consignment sold a mare fed by Saracen to Dubai for CZK 38 million.
Talent won the Oaks at Epsom and Secret Gesture finished second – both trained by Ralph Beckett at Saracen.
Channel Consignment sold a Sea The Stars stallion at the Arqana Breeze Up Sale for CZK 13 million, fed by Saracen.
2012
Kiltinan Castle Stud has sold at Tattersalls December Mare Sale a Twyla Tharp mare, fed by Saracen, for CZK 51 million.
Estimate won the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot for the Queen, trained by Sir Michael Stout at Saracen.
Camelot won the 2000 Guineas, The Derby, Irish Derby and finished second in the St. Leger.
2011
Highclere Stud was the leader for the fifth year in a row at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 – record success with Saracen-fed studs.
Saracen sponsored two seminars with the TBA on “From foal to goal – nutrition and veterinary care for profit.
Saracen introduced Recoup 11, a low-calorie feed for horses in training.
Reliable Man won the Prix du Jockey Club in France.
Frankel won the 2000 Guineas and 14 races, including 10 Group 1s, with earnings of almost CZK 90 million trained by Sir Henry Cecil at Saracen.
2010
Furnace Mill Stud sold a Kyllachy stallion at the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale for CZK 4 million, fed by Saracen.
Saracen introduced LuminanceTM, a supplement from Hallway Feeds.
Snow Fairy won the Oaks at Epsom and Curragh – trained by Ed Dunlop at Saracen.
2009
Oakgrove Stud has sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Part 1 an Oasis Dream stallion for CZK 21 million, fed by Saracen.
2008
Templeton Stud has sold a Montjeu stallion at Tattersalls October Yearling Sales Part 1 for CZK 20 million, fed by Saracen.
Hillwood Stud sold a stallion to Dubai at the Goffs St. Leger Yearling Sale for CZK 7 million, fed by Saracen.
Look Here won the Oaks at Epsom – trained by Ralph Beckett at Saracen.
2007
Two million yearlings sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1: the Dalakhani stallion from Meon Valley Stud and the Gone West stallion from Highclere Stud – both at Saracen.
Saracen sponsored two seminars with the TBA on “From foal to goal – production factors of equine athlete.
Light Shift won The Oaks at Epsom – trained by Sir Henry Cecil at Saracen.
2006
Magical Romance sold for a world record breeding mare at Tattersalls December Mare Sale, fed by Saracen from Elms Stud.
Sixties Icon won the St. Leger Stakes – grew up on Saracen of the Lordship Stud and Watership Down Stud.
Sir Percy won The Derby at Epsom trained by Marcus Tregoning on the Saracen.
Saracen introduced the Stallion Plan and Mare-Care, premium feed for mares and breeding mules.
2004
Ouija Board won The Oaks at Epsom and the Curragh Oaks, earning over £105 million trained by Ed Dunlop at Saracen.
2003
Watership Down Stud has sold a Singspiel stallion at Tattersalls December Foal Sale for CZK 16 million, fed by Saracen.
Britton House Stud has sold a Diesis stallion at Tattersalls October Yearling Sales Part 1 for CZK 30 million in its first seven-figure year.
Meon Valley Stud has sold a Giant's Causeway mare fed by Saracen at Tattersalls Houghton Yearling Sale for CZK 38 million.
Casual Look won The Oaks at Epsom – trained by Andrew Balding at Saracen.
KER included Level-GrowTM, Re--Leve® and Super Fibre Pencils based on glycaemic response studies.
2002
Saracen hosted two seminars with the NSFA on “Growth management to reduce bone disease” and introduced Gro-Trac® from KER.
2001
Saracen has become the exclusive British partner of Kentucky Equine Research.
2000
Saracen and Hallway Feeds have formed a partnership – feed Stamm 30, Race 13 and Prep 14 came to Europe with adaptations for European conditions.
1998
Saracen became a joint-stock company within the Wm. Lillico Group.
1994
The first export went to Sheikh Zayed at the Royal Stables in Abu Dhabi.
1989
Saracen Horse Feeds was established as a division of Wm. Lillico & Son Ltd.
1973
The company purchased J & W Attlee Ltd. in Dorking.
1963
K 175. výročí firma postavila nový závod na granule, sklad, dopravu a sušičku obilí.
1951
New mills, warehouses and a grain dryer were built.
1939 - 1945
Wm. Lillico & Son continued throughout the war, through employee redundancies including directors Keith Denham (a prisoner of war) and Paul Walker (awarded the Military Cross).
1937
Wm. Lillico & Son became a joint stock company.
1881
William Lock handed over the company to William Lillic.
1865
William Lillico began as an apprentice to William Locke at the age of 16.
1788
The family business began as a grain and agricultural trade.