Spearing was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, even though he had achieved more than 50 years of success and was widely regarded as one of the most popular handlers in Britain.
He won almost 800 races on the flat and over jumps with Run And Skip, including the Welsh National, the Anthony Mildmay, the Peter Cazalet Memorial Chase, and finishing fourth to Dawn Run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1986. Sir Henry Cecil has trained him to Run And Skip.
At the time of his retirement in January, Spearing was Britain’s second-longest-tenured trainer. He had suffered life-threatening injuries in a tragic gallops accident five years ago.
Meet Legendary Trainer Of Horse: John Spearing
John Spearing is a well-known horse trainer and jockey who was born on May 5, 1945, in the town of Chard in the county of Somerset in England.
He began his professional life as a jockey in 1963 and rode the horse that would become his first winner at Taunton. In 1972, he received his license to train horses and won his first race with Shalfleet, which was run at Exeter.
He finally gave up his license five days ago. When he did, he was the second-longest-serving trainer in the country.
Spearing is known best for training Commanche Run, which won the St. Leger Stakes and the Irish Derby in 1984, and Royal Gait, which also won the Ascot Gold Cup in 1992. He has also trained horses like Nomadic Way, High Top Lady, and Jail Door, which are all well-known.
Spearing has trained more than 700 winners throughout his career. Because of this, he is known as among the most respected people in the racing industry.
John Spearing, a famous horse trainer, gave up his job after more than 50 years of success.
John Spearing used to train horses and ride them. At the age of 82, he gave up training because of a long-term illness.
Spearing had many big wins as a trainer, but Run And Skip’s wins in the Coral Welsh National and Anthony Mildmay Peter Cazalet Memorial Chase during the 1985–86 season may be what people remember him for most.
He was also recognized for his long battle with Dawn Run at the 1986 Gold Cup. His horse ended up in fourth place, which is one of the most famous finishes in the history of horse racing.
Spearing became a trainer in 1965. He was recognized for paying close attention to details and caring about his horses.
He was centered at Kinnersley Stables in Worcestershire for more than 30 years. During this time, he had many remarkable victors, such as Mercy Rimell, who won the Racing Post Chase and the Sky Bet Chase in 2007.
Spearing kept training horses even though he was seriously hurt in a cantering accident five years ago. He has now stopped training horses because of a long battle with cancer.
When he retired, it was to be the end of a long and successful career in horse racing.
Andrew Thornton Honors John Spearing, His Trainer
Andrew Thornton is a former jockey who used to ride for John Spearing. Thornton remembered Spearing after the trainer died at the age of 75 in January 2021. Thornton praised Spearing’s skill with horses and his ability to bring out the best in them.
Thornton said Spearing was a “true gentleman” and a “wonderful horseman” in his tribute. He also talked about how close he was to Spearing and how much the trainer helped him in his professional life.
Thornton rode many times for Spearing. In 1992, he was on Royal Gait when it won the Ascot Gold Cup.
Spearing was known for how much he cared for and paid attention to his horses. During his career, he trained several successful racehorses in the UK. Unfortunately, his death was a loss for the racing business.
Thornton’s tribute to Spearing showed how much of an influence the trainer had on the people who knew him.
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