Hughie Morrison
Hughie Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1960 |
| Education | Eton College |
| Occupation | Racehorse trainer |
| Spouse |
Jane Jenks (m. 1986) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | John Morrison (grandfather) |
The Honourable Hugh "Hughie" Morrison (born 7 November 1960) is a British racehorse trainer who specialises in training horses competing in Flat racing.
Early life and education
[edit]Morrison is the younger son of James Morrison, 2nd Baron Margadale and his wife Clare Barclay. His elder brother is Alastair Morrison, 3rd Baron Margadale.
Career
[edit]Morrison was advised by the trainer Henry Cecil to see life outside racing before training[2] and initially worked in the pharmaceutical industry and ran a lighting company in Manchester.[3]
He began training horses in 1997 having bought stables at East Ilsley the previous September, after a two-year period as assistant trainer to Paul Cole. His first major success came in National Hunt racing but he has subsequently concentrated on Flat racing.[3]
In February 2022, Morrison trained his 1000th winner.
Major wins
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- July Cup - (2) - Pastoral Pursuits (2005), Sakhee's Secret (2007)
- Goodwood Cup - (1) - Quickthorn (2023)
- Fighting Fifth Hurdle - (2) - Not So Sleepy (dead heat 2021, 2023)
France
- Prix Royal-Oak - (1) Alcazar (2005)
References
[edit]- ^ Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003, vol 2, page 2615.
- ^ Lysaght, Cornelius. "Derby: Hughie Morrison - the late starter aiming for Epsom glory". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Hughie Morrison". British Champions Series. Retrieved 31 May 2019.