Woods Rosbotham RIP

THE sport horse world was mourning the passing of owner and breeder JW (Woods) Rosbotham this week following his death on June 27th. From Tullyraine Road in Donaghcloney, Co Down, Woods was the owner of great horses including Liscalgot, Garronturton Lady, Ginger Watt, Hallmark Elite and Valent. In more recent years, he bred the great CCI5* winner Rosalent, ridden by Oliver Townend, another top-rated event horse in Jewelent and Miss Valent among others. Pre-deceased by his wife Janice, Woods will be lovingly missed by his children Jim, Philip, Barbra, Joann, Mandy and Lisa.