New Posts For Thread: Who are the longest serving licensed trainers ?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainersI am fairly sure that Mick Easterby has held a licence longer than anybody else, but who is the second longest serving trainer ? I am guessing Alan Bailey, but I am probably wrong ...2nd winner since 2015.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555085139#5550851392nd winner since 2015.Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:12:26 -0500When Gusty Wind drew off to win the fifth race at Gulfstream on Saturday, Jerry Bozzo broke his own record as the oldest trainer to win a Thoroughbred race."It's very gratifying. I wish I could have been there in the winner's circle," said the 97-yeahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555084869#555084869When Gusty Wind drew off to win the fifth race at Gulfstream on Saturday, Jerry Bozzo broke his own record as the oldest trainer to win a Thoroughbred race."It's very gratifying. I wish I could have been there in the winner's circle," said the 97-yeaSun, 22 Jul 2018 08:30:09 -0500At one stage there were three Prendergasts training in Ireland, Paddy senior (Darkie) and his two sons Kevin and Paddy Juniorhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555084275#555084275At one stage there were three Prendergasts training in Ireland, Paddy senior (Darkie) and his two sons Kevin and Paddy JuniorSun, 22 Jul 2018 06:55:28 -0500Thats right! Confusing to say the least!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555083561#555083561Thats right! Confusing to say the least!Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:52:13 -0500Yes he was MW which may be what threw me. Peter was MH.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555083547#555083547Yes he was MW which may be what threw me. Peter was MH.Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:50:25 -0500Was he not MW easterby on racecards? Or was that Peter Easterby?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555083481#555083481Was he not MW easterby on racecards? Or was that Peter Easterby?Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:42:03 -0500I MUST keep up. Thought Brittain and Stokell were still training but on the other hand I thought Mick Easterby packed up years ago and the current M Easterby was his son.I WAS aware Brittain couldn't have started training in 1949 but the Wiki articlehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555083353#555083353I MUST keep up. Thought Brittain and Stokell were still training but on the other hand I thought Mick Easterby packed up years ago and the current M Easterby was his son.I WAS aware Brittain couldn't have started training in 1949 but the Wiki articleSun, 22 Jul 2018 04:14:33 -0500Clive packed in about 3/4 year ago now for health reasons. He was an apprentice jockey in the 50s, I don't think he started training until the late 60s or early 70s. Milton I think started training in his late 30s so he again would be around the 1970https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555083335#555083335Clive packed in about 3/4 year ago now for health reasons. He was an apprentice jockey in the 50s, I don't think he started training until the late 60s or early 70s. Milton I think started training in his late 30s so he again would be around the 1970Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:09:44 -0500- and in 1949 - he was 15 years old. Somewhat misguided - non-racing - Wikipedia Editor, there.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555082457#555082457- and in 1949 - he was 15 years old. Somewhat misguided - non-racing - Wikipedia Editor, there.Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:16:41 -0500Art Decko 21 Jul 18 23:49 Jul 21, 2018 -- 11:34PM, salmon spray wrote:According to Wikipedia Clive Brittain began training,as an apprentice,in 1949.LOL ... well spotted ... that would certainly put him in front of Mick Easterby ..--------------aphttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31431663/who-are-the-longest-serving-licensed-trainers?post_id=555082423#555082423Art Decko 21 Jul 18 23:49 Jul 21, 2018 -- 11:34PM, salmon spray wrote:According to Wikipedia Clive Brittain began training,as an apprentice,in 1949.LOL ... well spotted ... that would certainly put him in front of Mick Easterby ..--------------apSat, 21 Jul 2018 20:06:06 -0500