The Sangster family issued a statement this afternoon following the surprise announcement that John Gosden had purchased Clarehaven Stables in Newmarket and would be vacating Manton by the end of February 2006.

"During his very successful 6-year tenure John trained over 400 winners at Manton including numerous group and classic horses earning his owners over �7 million in prize money.

"Obviously at this moment no decisions have been made regarding the future of Manton but it is the family`s present intention to continue training there. The property now consists of four separate yards, three different all weather surfaces and arguably the finest private grass gallops in the country. The continued development at Manton now means that we could accommodate more than one trainer in the future.

"The Sangster family would like to thank John for continuing the tradition of success at Manton and wish him the best of luck in the future."