Trainers In Focus

Which horse trainers are in form? Which horse trainers should you follow? And which should you keep an eye on? In our weekly feature our racing analyst Stephen puts the spotlight on a trainer you should take note of.

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William Haggas - Trainer in Focus - May 20th 2013

William Haggas - Trainer in Focus - May 20th 2013

One of the shrewdest trainers in Newmarket with a fantastic record in all the top races.

Clive Brittain -Trainer in Focus - May 13th 2013

Clive Brittain -Trainer in Focus - May 13th 2013

Veteran Newmarket handler has enjoyed an amazing career at the top.

George Baker - Trainer in Focus - May 6th 2013

George Baker - Trainer in Focus - May 6th 2013

A yard that has made a rapid impact in a short space of time in the professional ranks.

Charles Hills - Trainer in Focus - Aprim 29th 2013

Charles Hills - Trainer in Focus - Aprim 29th 2013

Since taking over at the reins from father Barry, this yard has continued to compete at the highest level on the flat.

Jim Boyle - Trainer in Focus - April 22nd 2013

Jim Boyle - Trainer in Focus - April 22nd 2013

After recent difficulties with the authorities, this up-and-coming yard has made a terrific start to the new season.

Rod Millman - Trainer in Focus- April 15th 2013

Rod Millman - Trainer in Focus- April 15th 2013

Experienced handler is a force to be reckoned with on turf and the all-weather.

Tom Dascombe - Trainer in Focus - 8th April 2013

Tom Dascombe - Trainer in Focus - 8th April 2013

A yard destined for the very top with the backing of footballer Michael Owen behind them.

Malcolm Jefferson - Trainer in Focus - April 1st 2013

Malcolm Jefferson - Trainer in Focus - April 1st 2013

Veteran northern trainer has stood the test of time at the top of his profession for several decades.

Tom George - Trainer in Focus - 25th March 2013

Tom George - Trainer in Focus - 25th March 2013

An expert with chasers and careful placer of his horses to ensure a decent strike rate through the season.

Victor Dartnall - Trainer in Focus - March 18th 2013

Victor Dartnall - Trainer in Focus - March 18th 2013

After a horrific illness savaged period this top yard is gradually emerging from the wilderness.

Tom Tate - Trainer in Focus - 11th March 2013

Tom Tate - Trainer in Focus - 11th March 2013

Veteran Northern trainer has been equally effective over jumps or on the flat throughout his long career.

Lucy Wadham - Trainer in Focus - March 4th 2013

Lucy Wadham - Trainer in Focus - March 4th 2013

An excellent strike rate given a small number of horses and a yard to follow when the cash is down.

Ferdy Murphy - Trainer in Focus - 25th February 2013

Ferdy Murphy - Trainer in Focus - 25th February 2013

A specialist at the Cheltenham Festival where he has a fantastic record in the big handicaps.

Jonjo O'Neill - Trainer in Focus - February 18th 2013

Jonjo O'Neill - Trainer in Focus - February 18th 2013

Associated with the magnificent Dawn Run as a jockey, Jonjo has worked his way to the top of the training game through hard work and patience.

John Ferguson - Trainer in Focus - February 11th 2013

John Ferguson - Trainer in Focus - February 11th 2013

A trainer with a fantastic strike rate since turning a "hobby" into a very professional set up.

Mark Bradstock - Trainer in Focus - February 4th 2013

Mark Bradstock - Trainer in Focus - February 4th 2013

Carruthers and Coneygree have been two high profile stars for this small yard.

David Evans - Trainer in Focus - January 28th 2013

David Evans - Trainer in Focus - January 28th 2013

Hard working trainer is prolific all year round under all codes.

Nicky Richards - Trainer in Focus - January 21st 2013

Nicky Richards - Trainer in Focus - January 21st 2013

Son of the legendary Gordon Richards, Nicky has been a strong force in the North for many years.

Venetia Williams - Trainer in Focus - 14th January 2013

Venetia Williams - Trainer in Focus - 14th January 2013

The leading lady trainer for the past decade and still close to the top of the NH game.

Jeremy Scott - Trainer in Focus - January 7th 2013

Jeremy Scott - Trainer in Focus - January 7th 2013

One of the fastest improving yards in the past few seasons.

Gary Moore - Trainer in Focus - December 31st 2012

Gary Moore - Trainer in Focus - December 31st 2012

A dual purpose trainer who has fought his way up the ladder to be a major force.

Rebecca Curtis - Trainer in Focus - 24th December 2012

Rebecca Curtis - Trainer in Focus - 24th December 2012

A yard firmly on the up and close to breaking into the top rank of National Hunt stables.

Sue Smith - Trainer in Focus - December 17th 2012

Sue Smith - Trainer in Focus - December 17th 2012

A long standing trainer at the top of her profession, with an expertise with staying chasers over several decades.

Keith Reveley - Trainer in Focus - December 10th

Keith Reveley - Trainer in Focus - December 10th

Since taking over from his mother Mary, Keith has cemented himself as one of the leading trainers in the North.

Emma Lavelle - Trainer in Focus - 3rd December 2012

Emma Lavelle - Trainer in Focus - 3rd December 2012

A yard chock full of very promising up and coming novices.

David Pipe - Trainer in Focus - November 26th

David Pipe - Trainer in Focus - November 26th

Since taking over from his legendary father Martin, David has maintained the Pond House stable close to the top of the NH game.

Paul Nicholls - Trainer in Focus - 19th November 2012

Paul Nicholls - Trainer in Focus - 19th November 2012

The champion trainer continues to dominate the NH season, with his media-friendly attitude a real game-changer for the better.

Donald McCain - Trainer in Focus - November 12th

Donald McCain - Trainer in Focus - November 12th

The biggest success story of the past few seasons over jumps and a yard full of unexposed and progressive novices.

Nicky Henderson - Trainer in Focus - November 4th

Nicky Henderson - Trainer in Focus - November 4th

A long career at the top of the training profession and a brilliant touch with novices make the Henderson yard very popular with punters.

Peter Bowen - Trainer in Focus - 29th October 2012

Peter Bowen - Trainer in Focus - 29th October 2012

A tricky yard to catch right but one enjoying a resurgence in recent weeks.

Tim Vaughan - Trainer in Focus - 22nd October 2012

Tim Vaughan - Trainer in Focus - 22nd October 2012

The leading trainer in Wales and one rapidly establishing himself at the top level in NH racing.

Fergal O'Brien - Trainer in Focus - October 15th 2012

Fergal O'Brien - Trainer in Focus - October 15th 2012

No trainer has made more of an instant impact this season than the up-and-coming Fergal O'Brien yard.

Anthony Honeyball - Trainer in Focus - October 8th 2012

Anthony Honeyball - Trainer in Focus - October 8th 2012

Anthony Honeyball is a young trainer to follow all the way to the top after a very promising start to his training career.

Evan Williams - Trainer in Focus - 1st October 2012

Evan Williams - Trainer in Focus - 1st October 2012

A young trainer who has made excellent progress in the past few seasons.

Phillip Hobbs - Trainer in Focus - 24th September 2012

Phillip Hobbs - Trainer in Focus - 24th September 2012

The "master trainer" has been close to the top of his profession for over a decade and continues to train with great success.

Lawney Hill - Trainer in Focus - 17th September 2012

Lawney Hill - Trainer in Focus - 17th September 2012

The up-and-coming Lawney Hill yard has made a real name for itself with a fantastic record of improving other stable's cast offs.

Richard Hannon - Trainer in Focus - 10th September 2012

Richard Hannon - Trainer in Focus - 10th September 2012

The Richard Hannon yard can boast the biggest yard in the country in terms of numbers and is consistently plundering juvenile prizes at will.

Sir Michael Stoute - Trainer in Focus -  September 3rd 2012

Sir Michael Stoute - Trainer in Focus - September 3rd 2012

The ever popular Barbadian trainer has seen his fortunes and strike rare drop dramatically in the past two seasons.

Mark Johnston - Trainer in Focus - 27th August 2012

Mark Johnston - Trainer in Focus - 27th August 2012

The Middleham trainer has been at the top of his profession since he began training, with all his runners seemingly tough and genuine under pressure.

Richard Fahey - Trainer in Focus - August 20th 2012

Richard Fahey - Trainer in Focus - August 20th 2012

Richard Fahey has built up a really powerful Northern stable with an excellent strike rate at all levels and ever-increasing stable numbers each year.

Brian Ellison - Trainer in Focus - August 13th 2012

Brian Ellison - Trainer in Focus - August 13th 2012

Brian Ellison has built a terrific reputation in improving other trainers' cast offs and winning a large percentage of races when the money is down.

Sir Henry Cecil - Trainer in Focus - 6th August 2012

Sir Henry Cecil - Trainer in Focus - 6th August 2012

Sir Henry Cecil has acquired "national treasure" status and his return to the top of his profession has been a fantastic achievement in recent years.

Richard Woollacott - Trainer In Focus - 30th July 2012

Richard Woollacott - Trainer In Focus - 30th July 2012

Richard Woollacott has 245 winners between the flags since starting in 1996 and in 2009/10 he won the Gentleman Amateur riders championship with 41 victories.

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