Tony Carroll

Trainer Tony Carroll, jockey Billy Loughnane, apprentice Ryan Kavanagh and owner Godolphin each won championships in their respective categories on the all-weather. Carroll's 2025 season was a landmark with over £1 million in prize-money for the first time and he sent out 128 winners. His momentum continued into the all-weather season, with 68 wins total. Carroll said, "I have really enjoyed the season. Winning is what it is all about and it has been lovely for us. The team has been fantastic. There has been a great buzz behind the...

Following a record-breaking season for the team at Cropthorne Stud in 2025, Tony Carroll now has his sights set on doing it all over again in 2026. And whilst the Worcestershire trainer concedes that it won't be easy to surpass last year's impressive haul, he is understandably buoyed by a phenomenal start to January which brought 14 winners in as many days. "We had a really good December [with 16 winners] and we've been able to continue that momentum," Carroll told the TDN on Sunday. "Things can change very quickly...

The all-weather season drew to a close on Good Friday, April 18, with Tony Carroll named the All-Weather Champion Trainer for the first time. Carroll, who finished second to Mick Appleby last season, saddled 57 winners, 11 clear of his nearest rival, James Owen. "For me personally, it is a great achievement and I am very proud of it," said Carroll. "A big thank you to the team at home--Titch, Mary, and everybody else involved. They are people that never go racing and are never seen, but they are the...