Welcome to Laili Bloodstock
Jastar Capital’s Bloodstock and Racing operations were started by Jay Matharu in 2020, marking his foray into the esteemed ranks of thoroughbred racehorse breeders and owners. He owns, races, breeds, and pinhook thoroughbreds. Jay has disrupted the traditional paradigm by infusing new AI software, Biometric data and analytics tools to refine and modernise our breeding and selection strategy.
Our success stems from the expertise of our in-house specialists: bloodstock agents, advisors, and racing managers, Murt Khan and Harry Wigan of Transatlantic Thoroughbreds. They are at the heart of Jastar’s philosophy and operations.
Murt Khan has over three decades of experience owning racehorses that provided him and his late brother with over 150 winners on the racetrack. Murt provides invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of horse racing and is a formidable presence in the industry. His extensive experience, marked by almost daily race watching from 1990 to present day, has
honed his unique ability to spot a horse with potential, provide insightful and nuanced analysis of horses and races, considering all aspects from pace to betting angles. His acute understanding of a horse’s strengths and the knack for identifying their ideal racing conditions via his mastery of the Programme Book ensures the strategic placement of our horses at specific racecourses to unlock their maximum earning potential.
Harry Wigan, an alumnus of the Irish National Stud with a distinguished pedigree rooted in his father’s highly successful breeding establishment at West Blagdon Stud. Harry has worked alongside his father on the farm and for London Thoroughbred Services Ltd. This contributes to his profound understanding of Bloodstock values, Industry trends, Commerciality of Stallions, the intricacies of International racehorse ownership and breeding.
Harry brings valuable experience from his previous work at studs bringing on young stock and working closely with the animals. He has worked with trainers including Richard Hannon and Jim Boyle which gives him a great insight into what is required of a racehorse. Using this experience gives we do the very best to nurture our homebreds during their formative years – tailoring a suitable path into adulthood with the ultimate goal to become a winning athlete.
Harry has built up a trusted and valuable international network of friends and colleagues within the Industry allowing us to send horses far and wide including North America, the Middle East and Europe. His regular presence at the sales along with a keen eye on the flat racing serves as an indispensable resource for our operations.
Our total stable currently features 48 horses in 4 countries with the majority under the guidance of our trainers such as Dermot Weld (IRE), Tom Clover (UK), Jane Chapple-Hyam (UK), Michael Bell (UK), Richard Hughes (UK), Arnaud Delacour (USA), Jim Boyle (UK), Patrick & Michelle Payne (AUS),Eve Johnson Houghton (UK), David Simcock(UK), Paddy Twomey(IRE). They compete at the pinnacle of horse racing, showcasing the calibre of our commitment to the sport.
With a thriving group of 10 broodmares and 8 foals, which are mainly based at the scenic Hollington Stud in Berkshire, spanning 150 acres of quintessential English countryside, meticulously managed by Mimi Wadham, Violet Hesketh, and the WH Bloodstock team. This partnership also extends to pinhooking.
"Champions By Design, From Foal To Finish Line"
Notable Graduates
Graduates
RAJINSKY – Winner Further Flight Stakes Gr. 1
Nizaaka – 3rd in Lanwades Stud Stakes Gr. 3
Taraj – 3rd in Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes Gr. 3
Since our inception, we have been dedicated to buying or
producing superior quality winning horses.