Paul Frank Nicholls (born 17 April 1962) is a British

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with

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s at Ditcheat, Somerset. A relatively successful jump jockey, Nicholls has become the leading National Hunt trainer of his generation, finishing the 2007–08 season with 155 winners and a record £4 million in prize money. To date, he has trained over 3000 winners, won the 2012 Grand National, four

Cheltenham Gold Cup The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse in England, over a distance of about 3 miles 2½ furlongs ( ...

s and has been crowned

British jump racing Champion Trainer The Champion Trainer of National Hunt racing in Great Britain is the trainer whose horses have won the most prize money during a season. The list below shows the Champion Trainer for each season since 1945–46. Winners * 1945–46 - Tommy Rays ...

thirteen times.

Early life

The son of a policeman, Nicholls was educated at

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before leaving at 16 to take up work in a local point-to-point yard.

Jockey career

Nicholls turned conditional in 1982 under the tutelage of

Josh Gifford Josh Gifford (3 August 1941 – 9 February 2012) was a jockey and trainer in National Hunt racing. He was a four-time Champion Jockey, riding 642 winners in his career. He retired from training in 2002, aged 60, and his son Nick Gifford took ...

before joining

David Barons David Hawken Barons (6 December 1936 – 20 February 2018) was a British horse trainer who specialized in training horses competing in National Hunt racing. Barons gained his most notable success when training Seagram The Seagram Company Ltd ...

in 1985, and became stable jockey in 1986. It was with Barons that Nicholls was most closely associated during his riding career. The pair enjoyed numerous big race successes, including back-to-back wins in the

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at Newbury with Broadheath in 1986 and Playschool the following year. Playschool also won the 1987 Welsh Grand National, and the 1988 Irish Hennessey with Nicholls. Playschool was subsequently made favourite for the 1988 Cheltenham Gold CupDeep Bramble pricks Nicholls' memories
The Independent, 9 March 1995 but was pulled up before the 20th fence. Barons attributed Playschool's lacklustre performance to doping but his claims were never substantiated. Following a broken leg when kicked by a horse during pre-season training sustained in 1989, Nicholls retired from the saddle having ridden a respectable 133 winners during a seven-year career.

Training career

Nicholls took out his trainer's licence in 1991, having served a two-year apprenticeship as assistant trainer to Barons which saw him assist in Seagram's winning Grand National attempt.The Kauto Star story
BBC Sport, 1 March 2012 In response to an advert placed in the Sporting Life, Nicholls began his training operation at Manor Farm, Ditcheat, in stables rented from local dairy farmer Paul Barber. Starting with just eight horses,Nicholls' mark etched in Stone
The Independent, 6 November 2011 his first winner soon followed, the appropriately named

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, owned by Nicholls' father and named after the

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village in which he was raised. A steady climb up the training ladder followed, with Nicholls' first grade one success coming with See More Indians in the

Feltham Novices' Chase The Kauto Star Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metr ...

at Kempton in 1993. However, it was the 1999 Cheltenham Festival that saw Nicholls' breakthrough into jump racing's elite, winning three of the most prestigious steeplechases in National Hunt racing. Nicholls enjoyed a memorable meeting, collecting the

Queen Mother Champion Chase The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. As part of a sponsorship agreement with the onl ...

with Call Equiname,Paul Nicholls
BBC Sport, 10 November 2003 the Arkle Challenge Trophy with Flagship Uberalles, and the Gold Cup with

See More Business See More Business (26 April 1990 – 24 July 2014) was a top-class National Hunt chaser in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won the 1999 Cheltenham Gold Cup as well as the 1997 and 1999 King George VI Chase. Background See More Business ...

. However, it was not until the end of the 2005–06 season, after seven years of filling the runners up spot that Nicholls was finally crowned Champion Trainer for the first time, his eventual coronation coming after a long struggle for supremacy with multiple champion

Martin Pipe Martin Charles Pipe (born 29 May 1945), is an English former racehorse trainer credited with professionalising the British racehorse training industry, and as of 2021 the most successful trainer in British jump racing. The son of a West-Coun ...

. The appointment of the Irish rider

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as stable jockey strengthened Nicholls' hand in the big races. Their major successes include the

with Azertyuiop (2004) and

Master Minded {{Infobox racehorse , horsename = Master Minded , image_name = Master Minded.jpg , caption = Master Minded at Sandown in 2011. , sire = Nikos , grandsire = Nonoalco , dam = Haute Tension , damsire = Garde Royale , sex = Gelding , foaled ...

(2008 and 2009), five wins in the

King George VI Chase The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of ...

with

Kauto Star Kauto Star (19 March 2000 – 29 June 2015) was a French-bred National Hunt champion racehorse trained by Paul Nicholls in Somerset and owned by Clive Smith. He was known for his versatility and longevity, being the only horse ever to be top ...

(2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011) and the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Kauto Star in 2007 and 2009. Nicholls' finest hour came in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup where he saddled the first three horses home: in finishing order,

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(ridden by Sam Thomas), Kauto Star and

Neptune Collonges Neptune Collonges (foaled on 25 April 2001) is a retired AQPS racehorse. He was bred in France as an AQPS (a selle-français warmblood with predominantly thoroughbred parents) and trained in Great Britain. His most noted success came when win ...

. At the high of his stable stars' powers, Nicholls' dominance extended across the

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and his horses plundered Ireland's most valuable jumping prizes with increasing regularity. In December 2008, Nicholls trained his 50th grade one winner when Master Minded (ridden by

AP McCoy Sir Anthony Peter McCoy (born 4 May 1974), commonly known as AP McCoy or Tony McCoy, is a Northern Irish former National Hunt horse racing jockey. Based in Ireland and the UK, McCoy rode a record 4,358 winners, and was Champion Jockey a reco ...

) won the

Tingle Creek Chase The Tingle Creek Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mil ...

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, and on 5 November 2011, Kauto Stone made Nicholls the fastest National Hunt trainer to reach 2000 winners. Many equine stars have been nurtured by Nicholls and there are few top prizes to elude him, the two missing races from his UK portfolio were added in 2012 when Rock on Ruby won the

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and

, ridden by Daryl Jacob, won the

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. In April 2016, he won the champion trainer's title for the tenth time. Nicholls was appointed

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(OBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to the horse racing industry.

Personal life

Nicholls is renowned for being approachable and media-friendly. He writes a popular column on

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and his frank and honest opinions are well respected by members of the racing public. Away from racing, Nicholls has a keen interest in horticulture, particularly rose growing. He is also an avid supporter of

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, whose long-time manager

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has several horses in training with Nicholls. In November 2009, Nicholls starred alongside Kauto Star in a short film to promote Somerset, commissioned by inward investment agency Into Somerset.INTO SOMERSET LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE CELEBRITY FILM
Into Somerset, 10 November 2009 He has been married three times.
This is Somerset, 2 June 2011 He married Georgie Brown in

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in May 2011. The couple have two children, while Nicholls also has a daughter from his second marriage.

Cheltenham winners (46)

Cheltenham Gold Cup The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse in England, over a distance of about 3 miles 2½ furlongs ( ...

- (4)

(1999),

(2007, 2009),

(2008) *

- (6) Call Equiname (1999), Azertyuiop (2004),

(2008, 2009), Dodging Bullets (2015), Politologue (2020) *

Stayers' Hurdle The Stayers' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain. It is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles ...

- (4) Big Buck's (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) *

Champion Hurdle The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a ...

- (1)

Rock On Ruby Rock On Ruby, (foaled 11 May 2005) is an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. A specialist Hurdling (horse race), hurdler he is best known for his performances in the 2011–2012 National Hunt season, when he won the Gerry Fe ...

(2012) * Supreme Novices' Hurdle - (2) Noland (2006), Al Ferof (2011) *

Triumph Hurdle The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 f ...

- (2) Celestial Halo (2008), Zarkandar (2011) * Arkle Challenge Trophy - (2)

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(1999), Azertyuiop (2003) *

RSA Insurance Novices' Chase The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of abou ...

- (3) Star de Mohaison (2006), Denman (2007), Topofthegame (2019) *

Ryanair Chase The Ryanair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs ...

- (3) Thisthatandtother (2005), Taranis (2007), Frodon (2019) *

Centenary Novices' Handicap Chase The Centenary Novices' Handicap Chase, known for sponsorship purposes as the Paddy's Reward Club Novices' Handicap Chase, is a Listed National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years ...

- (1) Chapoturgeon (2009) *

Coral Cup The Coral Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 f ...

- (1) Aux Ptits Soins (2015) *

Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle The Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle, known for sponsorship purposes as the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It ...

- (3) Sanctuaire (2010), Qualando (2015), Diego du Charmil (2016) * County Handicap Hurdle - (4) Sporazene (2004), Desert Quest (2006), American Trilogy (2009), Lac Fontana (2014) *

St James's Place Foxhunter Chase The St James's Place Festival Hunters' Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Chel ...

- (4) Earthmover (2004), Sleeping Night (2005), Pacha du Polder (2017, 2018) *

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a ...

- (4) St Pirran (2004), Andreas (2007), Solar Impulse (2016), Le Prezien (2018) *

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle is a National Hunt racing, National Hunt Hurdling (horse race), hurdle race in Great Britain for conditional jockeys which is open to horses aged four years or older. I ...

- (1) Salubrious (2013)

Major wins

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Grand National The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap ...

- (1)

(2012) *

- (13)

(1997, 1999),

(2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011),

Silviniaco Conti Silviniaco Conti (14 April 2006 – 9 April 2018) was a French-bred, British-trained Selle Français horse racing, racehorse who competed in National Hunt races. After winning several important races over Hurdling (horse race), hurdles he emerge ...

(2013, 2014), Clan Des Obeaux (2018, 2019), Frodon (2020), Bravemansgame (2022) *

- (12)

(1999), Cenkos (2002),

(2005, 2006), Twist Magic (2007, 2009),

(2008, 2010), Dodging Bullets (2014), Politologue (2017,2020), Greaneteen (2021) *

Betfair Chase The Betfair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 3 miles and furlongs (3 miles 1 furlong ...

- (6)

(2006, 2007, 2009, 2011),

(2012, 2014) *

Henry VIII Novices' Chase The Henry VIII Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles ...

- (7) Dines (1998), Thisthatandtother (2003), Marodima (2007),

Al Ferof Al Ferof (30 March 2005) is a retired French-bred British-based National Hunt horse owned by John Hales. He was initially trained by Barry Murphy in wexford for Martin Timothy Murphy. He was then trained by Paul Nicholls (horse racing), Paul Ni ...

(2011), Hinterland (2013), Vibrato Valtat (2014), Dynamite Dollars (2018) *

Fighting Fifth Hurdle The Fighting Fifth Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newcastle over a distance of about 2 miles and half a ...

- (2) Irving (2014,2016) *

Kauto Star Novices' Chase The Kauto Star Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres ...

- (5) See More Indians (1993), Strong Flow (2003), Breedsbreeze (2008), Black Corton (2017), Bravemansgame (2021) *

Finale Juvenile Hurdle The Finale Juvenile Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged three years. It is run at Chepstow over a distance of about 2 miles (2 miles and 11 yards, ...

- (2) Adrien Du Pont (2015), Quel Destin (2018) * Challow Novices' Hurdle - (4) Cornish Rebel (2004),

(2006), Bravemansgame (2020), Stage Star (2021) *

Tolworth Novices' Hurdle The Tolworth Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile ...

- (4) Thisthatandtother (2003), Noland (2006), Silverburn (2007), Breedsbreeze (2008) *

Clarence House Chase The Clarence House Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong ( ...

- (5) Call Equiname (1999),

(2009, 2011), Twist Magic (2010), Dodging Bullets (2015) *

Ascot Chase The Ascot Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs (2 miles, 5 fu ...

- (4) Rockforce (2000),

(2008),

(2016), Cyrname (2019) *

Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle The Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt racing, National Hunt Hurdling (horse race), hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to Horse racing, horses aged four years. It is ...

- (4) Le Duc (2003), Zarkandar (2011), All Yours (2015), Monmiral (2021) * Betway Bowl - (6)

(2000), What a Friend (2010),

(2014, 2015), Clan Des Obeaux (2021, 2022) *

Aintree Hurdle The Aintree Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (), ...

- (1) Zarkandar (2013) *

Top Novices' Hurdle The Top Novices' Hurdle is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and half a ...

- (1) Pierrot Lunaire (2008) *

Mildmay Novices' Chase The Mildmay Novices' Chase is a Grade One National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Mildmay course at Aintree over a distance of about 3 m ...

- (3) Star de Mohaison (2006),

(2012), Saphir Du Rheu (2015) *

Melling Chase The Melling Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Marsh Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ain ...

- (3) Fadalko (2001),

(2011), Politologue (2018) * Mersey Novices' Hurdle - (4) Garde Champetre (2004), Natal (2006), Elusive Dream (2008), Lac Fontana (2014) *

Maghull Novices' Chase The Maghull Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile 7 ...

- (8)

(1999), Armaturk (2002), Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010), San Benedeto (2017), Diego Du Charmil (2018) * Liverpool Hurdle - (4) Big Buck's (2009,2010,2011,2012) * Celebration Chase - (7) Cenkos (2002, 2004), Andreas (2008), Twist Magic (2009), Sanctuaire (2012), Greaneteen (2021,2022) *

Sefton Novices' Hurdle The Sefton Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and half ...

- (1) Gelino Bello (2022) ---- Ireland *

Irish Gold Cup The Irish Gold Cup ( Irish: Corn Óir na hÉireann) is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of ab ...

- (1)

(2009) *

Punchestown Gold Cup The Punchestown Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 3 miles and ½ furlong (3 miles and 120 ya ...

- (3)

(2007,2008), Clan des Obeaux (2021) *

Punchestown Champion Chase The Punchestown Champion Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the William Hill Champion Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is ...

- (2) Twist Magic (2008),

(2009) *

Ladbrokes Champion Chase The Ladbrokes Champion Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Down Royal over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres), and during its r ...

- (5) Taranis (2007),

(2008, 2010), Kauto Stone (2012), Frodon (2021) *

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase The John Durkan Memorial Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs {2 miles 4 furlongs and 40 yards, or 4,060 metres) at Punc ...

- (1) Noland (2008) *

Savills Chase The Savills Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres), and ...

- (3) Denman (2007), What a Friend (2009), Tidal Bay (2012) *

Ryanair Novice Chase The Barberstown Castle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres), and d ...

- (1) Le Roi Miguel (2003) *

Champion Four Year Old Hurdle The Champion Four Year Old Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres), and during its run ...

- (1) Sporazene (2003) ---- France * Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil - (1) Ptit Zig (2016) * Prix Renaud du Vivier - (1) Ptit Zig (2013) *

Grand Prix d'Automne The Grand Prix d'Automne is a Group 1 hurdle race in France which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Auteuil over a distance of 4,800 metres (about 3 miles), and it is scheduled to take p ...

- (1) Zarkandar (2014)

References

External links

Paul Nicholls Racing

Lucky Break: The Autobiography
Amazon.co.uk

The Independent, 24 January 2010
Racing People: Paul Nicholls
Racing Base, 29 September 2009 {{DEFAULTSORT:Nicholls, Paul British racehorse trainers English jockeys 1962 births Living people People from Lydney Officers of the Order of the British Empire People from Somerset