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
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
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
- 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)
- Prix Royal-Oak - (1) Alcazar (2005)
References
- ^ 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.