Thady Gosden

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Thady Gosden
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Born
Thady Gosden

(1995-04-18) 18 April 1995 (age 28)
Newmarket, Suffolk, England
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of Bristol
Parents
Occupation Trainer
Career winsOver 300 (ongoing)
Major racing wins
British Classics: British Champions Fillies' and Mares' Stakes (2022), Coronation Stakes (2022), Fillies' Mile (2021), (2022); International Stakes (2021)
International race wins:
Racing awards
British flat racing Champion Trainer
(2023)
Significant horses
Courage Mon Ami, Mostahdaf, Soul Sister, Emily Upjohn, Commissioning, Nashwa, Inspiral, Loving Dream, Palace Pier, Nazeef, Mishriff, Lord North

Thady Gosden (born April 1995) is a British racehorse trainer [1] He has trained over 300 winners worldwide, including winners of the Oaks, the British Champions Fillies' and Mares' Stakes, the Ascot Gold Cup, the Dubai Sheema Classic and the Prix Jacques Le Marois. [2] [3]

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Early career

He was educated at Bristol University, where he studied History of Art, but said he always intended to become a trainer.

Gosden started training in 2021, [4] [5] holding the licence jointly with his father John Gosden. [6] [7] [8] [9] They became champion trainers in 2023. [10]

Major wins

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References

  1. "Fast ground can give Mishriff the edge in King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  2. "John Gosden to share trainer's licence with son Thady but rules out retirement | Horse Racing News | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  3. Wright, Rob. "Prix Jacques le Marois: Frankie Dettori back on the up with Inspiral win" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  4. Wright, Rob. "Palace Pier cements his position as Europe's top miler" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  5. "Frankie Dettori loses Stradivarius ride for Goodwood Cup" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  6. https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/246772/john-and-thady-gosden-to-train-under-a-joint-license
  7. Wright, Rob. "The Queen's Epsom Derby hopes are dashed as horse is withdrawn" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  8. "Thady Gosden: Lord North and Mishriff can figure in Eclipse". Racing TV.
  9. Brooks, Charlie (29 August 2022). "My bold suggestion for what Stradivarius does next". The Telegraph via www.telegraph.co.uk.
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