Legendary Horse Trainer Michael Stoute Announces Retirement After 52-Year Career

Stoute leaves behind a legacy of 16 British Classics and numerous international victories, including six Derby wins.

Michael Stoute will retire at the end of the 2024 Flat season after a remarkable 52-year career.
He has been Britain's champion trainer 10 times and won 16 British Classics.
Stoute is best known for training Shergar, the 1981 Derby winner, and for his success in international races like the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Dubai World Cup.
Notable jockeys, including Kieren Fallon, praised Stoute for his ability to consistently improve horses throughout their careers.
Stoute was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to tourism in Barbados and horse racing.