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Gary Moore Retires From The Sport After A Successful 34 Years Training

Sussex trainer Gary Moore called time on his training career last week after 34 years, and in so doing handed the reigns over to sons Josh and Jamie who will now have their joint names on the licence.

20.10.26, 22:00 Updated 20.10.26, 23:42

An end of an era happened in the racing world last week at the seaside track of Yarmouth when trainer Gary Moore saddled his final runner at Yarmouth.

The seventy-year-old called time on his training career which spanned 34 years, with his last runner Havana Smile finishing in eighth place behind Noble Guest in the 7f handicap for apprentice riders, appropriately ridden by grandson Toby, the son of Moore’s third son and renowned jockey Ryan.

Having been in the racing game for many years, Moore found the decision to call it a day, reasonably straight forward.”

“Yeah, fairly easy. Yeah, something I've been thinking about for a long time, you know.

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