Ed Dunlop facts for kids

Edward A. L. Dunlop was born on October 20, 1968. He is a well-known British racehorse trainer. This means he trains special horses called thoroughbreds to run in races.

Edward Dunlop: A Top Racehorse Trainer

Early Life and Training

Edward Dunlop grew up around horses. His father, John Dunlop, was also a very successful horse trainer in Britain. Edward went to schools like Sunningdale School and Eton College.

He started his career by working on farms where horses are bred, in places like Ireland and Kentucky in the United States. After that, he went to Sydney, Australia, to finish a special course about horses at the National Stud.

Building a Successful Stable

When Edward came back to Britain, he worked for three years as an assistant to another famous trainer, Nicky Henderson. Then, he joined Alex Scott at his stables in Newmarket.

Sadly, Alex Scott passed away in 1994. Edward Dunlop then took over the business. He renamed it Gainsborough Stables. His new stable had its very first winning horse on October 19, 1994. Since then, his horses have raced all over the world. They have competed in places like Istanbul, Dubai, Milan, Ireland, and the United States.

In 2003 alone, his stable had 50 winners! Many important horse owners, like Edward Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby, have trusted Edward Dunlop to train their horses. One of his most famous horses was Ouija Board. This horse won 47% of its races and earned over £2 million!

Edward Dunlop got married in 1996 and has three daughters.

Amazing Race Wins

Edward Dunlop's horses have won many big races around the world. Here are some of his most important victories:

Great Britain

• Ascot Gold Cup – (1) – Trip To Paris (2015)
• Haydock Sprint Cup – (1) – Iktamal (1996)
• Nassau Stakes – (2) – Lailani (2001), Ouija Board (2006)
• Oaks – (2) – Ouija Board (2004), Snow Fairy (2010)
• Prince of Wales's Stakes – (1) – Ouija Board (2006)
• Sun Chariot Stakes – (1) – Independence (2001)
• Sussex Stakes – (1) – Court Masterpiece (2006)

Canada

• Canadian International Stakes – (1) – Joshua Tree (2013)
• E. P. Taylor Stakes – (1) – Fraulein (2002)

France

• Poule d'Essai des Pouliches – (1) – Ta Rib (1996)
• Prix de la Forêt – (1) – Court Masterpiece (2005)
• Prix Jean Romanet – (1) – Snow Fairy (2012)

Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Vase – (1) – Ouija Board (2005), Red Cadeaux (2012)
• Hong Kong Cup – (1) – Snow Fairy (2010)

Ireland

• Irish Champion Stakes – (1) – Snow Fairy (2012)
• Irish Oaks – (3) – Lailani (2001), Ouija Board (2004), Snow Fairy (2010)
• Matron Stakes – (1) – Independence (2001)

Italy

• Gran Criterium – (1) – Night Style (1999)

Japan

• Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup – (2) – Snow Fairy (2010, 2011)

United States

• Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – (2) – Ouija Board (2004, 2006)
• Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes – (1) – Lailani (2001)
• Long Island Handicap – (1) – Dalvina (2007)

Spain

• Copa de Oro de San Sebastián – (1) – Amazing Red (2019)

External Links

• personal website
• Interview with Ed Dunlop