
Richard Fahey
Richard Fahey has built his training career on the back of a successful stint as a jockey. Although refreshingly self-deprecating about his riding abilities, he chalked-up just over 100 winners, under both codes, in ten years in the saddle, the highlight of which was sharing the conditional jockeys’ title.
“I wasn’t good enough, wasn’t enjoying it and couldn’t see a future in it, so I gave it up before it gave me up,” is Fahey’s succinct reflection of his days as a jockey.
For a while afterwards, he concentrated on buying and selling a few horses and running a livery yard before he was encouraged by friends to give the training game a whirl. It’s a decision he has never had cause to regret.
Based in Malton, North Yorkshire, Richard has, over recent years, made significant improvements to his yard at Musley Bank, including the addition of an American style barn which created an extra 44 stables as well as a furlong long indoor ride. The mile long all weather and grass gallops, which graze the edge of the picturesque Howardian Hillside set the backdrop for the early morning work which the 200 or so horses that are on Richard’s books will undertake each day.
We all know that nothing in life, succeeds like success, and Richard Fahey is living proof that that same applies in racing. If you asked Richard what his key to success is he would certainly say it would be the team that works with him. From his assistant trainer, Robin O’Ryan, his pool of talented jockeys and the help from his dedicated office/yard staff they have triumphed in shaping a winning formula that will maintain the momentum of success for years to come…
A glimpse into life at Musley Bank
Richard's Recent Highlights
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7th October 2022: Midnight Mile wins the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket ridden by Oisin Orr
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2nd October 2022: The Platinum Queen wins the Group 1 Prix De L'Abbaye at Longchamp ridden by Hollie Doyle
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17th September 2022: Barefoot Angel wins the Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr ridden by Paul Mulrennan
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17th June 2022: Perfect Power wins the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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30th April 2022: Umm Kulthum wins the Listed Kilvington Stakes at Newmarket ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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14th April 2022: Perfect Power wins the Group 3 Greenham Stakes at Newbury ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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25th September 2021: Perfect Power wins the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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29th August 2021: Toro Strike wins the Group 3 Supreme Stakes at Goodwood ridden by Ryan Moore
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22nd August 2021: Perfect Power wins the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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17th June 2021: Perfect Power wins the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot ridden by Paul Hanagan
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2nd May 2021: Fev Rover finishes 3rd in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket ridden by Paul Hanagan
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30th October 2020: Ventura Diamond wins the Listed Bosra Sham Stakes at Newmarket ridden by S De Sousa.
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26th September 2020: Ventura Rebel wins the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh ridden by D McDonagh
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19th September 2020: Umm Kulthum wins the Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr ridden by Paul Hanagan
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13th September 2020: Shark Two One wins the Super Auction Sale Stakes at the Curragh ridden by Colin Keane
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13th September 2020: Mr Lupton wins the Bold Lad Sprint Premier Handicap at the Curragh ridden by Colin Keane
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22nd August 2020: Fev Rover wins the Group 2 Prix Du Calvados at Deauville ridden by Christophe Soumillion
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21st July 2020: Fev Rover wins the Listed Star Stakes at Sandown ridden by Ben Curtis