Alan was formally assistant trainer to David Nicholson at Jackdaws Castle before taking over the reins himself in 1999.

In the summer of 2000 he moved to the very impressive Barbury Castle establishment where he has cemented himself firmly in the top bracket of trainers.

Alan has won the Champion Hurdle, World Hurdle, Arkle, Triumph Hurdle, Champion Chase, NH Chase, Welsh National, William Hill Chase & a Grand Annual. The list is endless.

Alan's first jockey, when he returns from a nasty knee injury in January 2011, will be Robert Thornton. Until then rides will be shared between a top class team headed by Wayne Hutchinson, Sam Thomas, Gerard Tumelty, Jimmy McCarthy & Charlie Huxley.

We are thrilled have our horses trained by Alan and his hard working team & hope this year is as successful as in previous years.

Click here RACING POST  to view Alan's racing statistics.