About us

Three generations of accomplished and impressive racehorse training

John Ryan

John Ryan made the natural transition to begin training racehorses in 1997, firstly assisting Yogi Breisner. John was then assistant trainer to Philip Mitchell in Epsom, became assistant trainer to his father and further consolidated this experience as an assistant to J. Poulton.

John Ryan started his riding career with an amateur flat license and represented the British Amateur Association with notable successes throughout Europe. John started his jump career as conditional jockey for racehorse trainer, Stan Mellor. He then obtained his full National Hunt licence notching up a total of 174 wins.

John obtained his own trainer’s licence in October 2005, and set up John Ryan Racing from Cadland Stables.

Michael Ryan

John’s father Michael was Assistant Trainer to Bernard van Cutsem at Stanley House Stables, Newmarket. Following the death of Van Cutsem in 1975 Michael took out his own licence in 1976. He trained from Cadland House Stables, which is still the family home, until his retirement in 2005.

Notable horses trained by John’s father include Katie’s (Irish 1000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot), Royal Heroine (Princess Margaret Group 3 at Ascot), Osric (Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park), Motivator (The 1986 Coral Golden Hurdle Final at the Cheltenham Festival) and Sweetness Herself (the Irish Cesarewitch).

Mick Ryan

John’s grandfather was stud groom to the late Lord Derby at Woodland stud in Newmarket for 32 years. During this time he looked after notable stallions like Hyperion, Ribot and Alycidon.

Notable Achievements

John Ryan Racing success from the past

Grey Britain

2017

1^st – Fairway Listed Stakes, Newmarket

Sandro Botticelli

2016

1^st – Esher Listed Stakes, Sandown

Ocean Tempest

Record breaker

Ocean Tempest holds the record for the highest rated horse to win a handicap off a mark of 115. “Chester August 2014”

2014

1^st – Paradise Listed Stakes, Ascot

1^st – Royal Windsor Listed Stakes, Windsor

1^st – Lincoln Hertiage Handicap, Doncaster

Tenor

2014

2^nd – Pomfret Listed Stakes, Pontefract

1^st – Fortune Listed Stakes, Sandown

Iver Bridge Lad

2011

2^nd – Cammidge Trophy Listed Race, Doncaster

2^nd – Abernant Listed Stakes, Newmarket

1^st – Group 3 Prix de Seine-Et-Ois, Maisons – Laffitte

2010

2^nd – Reg Griffin Memorial Trophy Heritage Handicap, York

4^th – Group 3 Bengough Stakes, Ascot

2009

1^st – Dragon Listed Stakes, Sandown

2^nd – Group 3 Sirena Stakes

3^rd – Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes

4^th – Group 3 Horris Hill

Ocean Minstrel

2010

4^th – Casarewitch Heritage Handicap, Newmarket

2009

1^st – International Trial listed Stakes, Lingfield

1^st – Listed Surrey Stakes, Epsom

4^th – City Plate Listed, Chester

Silver Grecian

2009

1^st – Group 2 Superlative Stakes, Newmarket

2^nd – Group 2 Champagne Stakes, Doncaster

Yard sponsor

Dodson & Horrell is committed to furthering the science and nutrition for equine athletes and creating cutting edge products for optimal performance.

“John Ryan and his entire team are such a lovely yard to work with in Newmarket. John is innovative and always willing to consider new and upcoming science in feeding. It has been a joy to work with him, and help further the nutrition, health, and performance of the horses he has at every stage- racing, training, over wintering, and recuperating.”

Dr Courtney Miller is a veterinary and nutritional advisor for Dodson & Horrell.

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