Brittain set to retire at end of the season

Multiple Classic-winning trainer Clive Brittain has announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.

Brittain set to retire at end of the season
Fri, 04 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

The veteran Newmarket handler has enjoyed a stellar career, winning every British Classic at least once apart from the Epsom Derby, although he famously sent out Terimon to finish second at 500-1 to Nashwan in 1989.

“I’m retiring with some regret, as I’ve had some fantastic owners over the years and still have, as well as great staff.

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CourtsRacingPlace: NewmarketPlace: NashwanPlace: PebblesPlace: Royal AscotPlace: LeopardstownPlace: DoncasterPlace: SaratogaPlace: MonmouthPlace: KeenelandPlace: YorkPlace: Cape CrossPerson: BrittainPerson: Clive BrittainPerson: TerimonPerson: Julio MarinerPerson: Pat EdderyPerson: Jim BolgerPerson: LucidaPerson: Graham BradleyPerson: BradleyPerson: Brendan PowellPerson: PowellPerson: PharoahPerson: Bob BaffertPerson: Keen IcePerson: Ahmed ZayatPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: John GosdenPerson: David ElsworthPerson: GosdenEvent: British ClassicEvent: Epsom DerbyEvent: 1978 St LegerEvent: English-Irish OaksEvent: 1000 GuineasEvent: Champion StakesEvent: EclipseEvent: 1985 Breeders’ Cup TurfEvent: 2000 GuineasEvent: Japan CupEvent: Rockfel StakesEvent: Coronation StakesEvent: Falmouth StakesEvent: Matron StakesEvent: Triple CrownEvent: Breeders’ Cup ClassicEvent: Kentucky DerbyEvent: Belmont StakesEvent: Travers StakesEvent: Qipco Irish Champion StakesEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: Coral-EclipseOrganisation: British Horseracing AuthorityOrganisation: BHAOrganisation: Gleneagles
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