Henry Dwyer Granted Trainer's Licence by the BHA

Australian native Henry Dwyer is set to ramp up his involvement in European racing having been granted a trainer's licence by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

Dwyer is best known in this part of the world for his exploits with the high-class sprinter Asfoora (Flying Artie), a regular visitor to these shores in recent years. In 2024, Asfoora announced herself to European racing fans with a first top-level success in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot, while last year she followed a fifth-place finish in the corresponding race with further Group 1 victories in the Nunthorpe Stakes and Prix de l'Abbaye.

Asfoora is set to line up in the King Charles III Stakes for the third consecutive year next week, spearheading a three-strong challenge for Dwyer at Royal Ascot as he embarks on this exciting new phase of his career, with Britannia Stakes hopeful Synners Kid (Ten Sovereigns) and G3 Albany Stakes contender Kochella (Kodiac) also set to represent him.

“Honoured to have officially been granted our UK trainer's licence by the BHA,” read a statement issued by Dwyer on social media. “We've thoroughly enjoyed competing at all the major festivals the past two years, an experience we want to share with all our Australian owners.

“We plan to purchase and have in work 4-6 horses each summer in the UK, before repatriating them to Ballarat to continue their careers.

“We'll likely have three runners at Royal Ascot next week, something we'd love to build on each year.”