Overview

• Paul Cole has relinquished his training licence effective immediately, concluding a career that began in 1987 at his Whatcombe yard.
• Oliver Cole, who shared the licence since 2020, will now lead the stable and oversee its racing operations.
• Over nearly four decades, Cole saddled more than 1,500 British winners and steered Generous to victories in the 1991 Derby, Irish Derby and King George.
• He was crowned British Flat champion trainer in 1991 and added Classic wins with Snurge in the St Leger and Mr Dinos in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
• His retirement marks the latest high-profile departure from British racing after the exits of Sir Henry Cecil and Sir Michael Stoute.