Brought up on a traditional Devon farm, Martin was riding from an early age. He spent his youth hunting with the South Devon and this progressed to riding in local point to points in his teens.

But it was always the training and conditioning of horses that interested him most.

In his early twenties, Martin purchased and trained Used Notes to win at point-to-points. He then took out a permit to train and she duly won her chasing debut at Exeter. Further wins and placed efforts followed - including at Cheltenham. Not bad for a horse described as ‘useless and temperamental too’ on form achieved before her purchase!

at the races - copyright Racing AdvertiserFollowing training successes with several National Hunt horses throughout the nineties, including his homebred chaser Sandoran, Martin decided to take out a licence to train for others.

Since moving the training operation to Knaves Ash at Littlehempston, he has established a reputation for producing competitive racehorses on the flat and over jumps.

With healthy horses, quality staff and a depth of knowledge from over 30 years involvement in the sport, Martin Hill Racing at Knaves Ash is a great place to involve yourself in the sport of Kings and Queens.

Wins for Devon Stables: ...It was also a good afternoon for Devon stables at Newton Abbot races. Martin Hill, whose yard is at Totnes, struck in the first race when Safe Catch secured in the opening Novices' Hurdle with Jack Doyle in the saddle. He was the latest winner in the Novices' Hurdles for his stable after Red Twist and Detroit Red. The winner has also been placed several times in point to points.
Herald Express  Tuesday August 3rd 2010
on the gallops

Martin Hill

"Bally Conn (9-2) won the Kibbear Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. Totnes handler Martin Hill, whose small string always command respect, intends to strike again while the iron is hot and before the handicapper has his say." - Sporting Life