Shock expressed by pair who say they had a share in the horse and did not know he had been transferred elsewhere
Another insight into the running of the Supreme Horse Racing Club came on Thursday night when it emerged that Open Eagle, who carried the club’s blue and white colours with some success, is now registered with a new owner and trainer and may compete in hunter chases this winter. The Guardian has heard from three people who say they owned a share in the horse, two of whom say they have never been told the club was planning to pass him on to someone else.
“I had been made aware through contacts that the horse was being retired from racing,” said Paul Laidler, who has been active in raising concerns about the club through social media. “But I received no communication to that effect from SHRC, despite having requested to be informed.