Ed Bethell

Not only has Ed grown the yard significantly over the past five years but he has also been very successful with horses at all levels, from Coverdale to winning four handicap races on the bounce to Regional winning a Group 1 win in 2023! Ed had his first Royal Ascot winner in 2024 which has only fuelled him even more to achieve more winners at this very prestigious meeting. Bethell Racing has amassed over 1 million pounds in prize money worldwide over the past two years consecutively.

Ed has achieved a huge amount in a short space of time but there would never be any doubt of this being the case with the ambition and determination he has and it is infectious to be around when you meet him and to work alongside him.

Having grown up at Thorngill Stables the home to Bethell Racing based just outside Middleham which is the renowned racing centre in North Yorkshire, Ed knows the stables and the gallops inside out which plays a huge part in the training of the horses.

Before Ed started training, he gained over ten years of experience having worked for several household names, not only did Ed work for top trainers across the world, but he also worked for top Bloodstock agents such as James Delahooke & Alister Donald which has played a huge part in Ed’s career when buying his youngstock for the future.

Ed has worked for some exceptional trainers such a William Haggas, Gai Waterhouse, Charlie Hills, Robert Cowell, and also worked at Coolmoore in Ireland just to name a few.

Ed also gained a huge amount of experience from his father, James who trained for 46 years. Ed not only watched and learned the way his father trained but he also had the opportunity to be his assistant trainer before taking over the license.

Ed understands the importance of excellent communication with owners and the increasingly vital role of digital technology in horseracing. He is determined to build on the achievements of his father and to build a successful yard of horses to compete with the very best in the sport.

James’ retirement presented Edward with an opportunity to make his own mark in a sport he has loved since childhood