Clive Brittain


Clive Brittain is a retired British race-horse trainer. He started in racing as an apprentice jockey, then worked as a stable lad for Noel Murless for 23 years before becoming a licensed trainer in 1972. During his 43-year career as a trainer in Newmarket, Suffolk, he won every British Classic except for the Derby. In 1989, he saddled Terimon to finish second in the Derby at odds of 500-1. His best-known horse was Pebbles, winner of the 1,000 Guineas in 1984 and the Breeders' Cup Turf in 1985.
Brittain announced his retirement, aged 81, in September 2015, saying he wished to devote his time to looking after his wife. He sent out his final runner the following month.

Major wins

Great Britain
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France
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Germany
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Hong Kong
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Ireland
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Italy
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Japan
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United States