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George Oliver Scott (born August 1988) is a British racehorse trainer based in Newmarket, Suffolk. He has trained over 300 winning racehorses worldwide, including winners of The Royal Ascot Hardwicke Stakes,[1] The Deutsches St. Leger,[2] The Champagne Stakes, and The Bahrain Triple Crown.[3]

Early Career

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He was educated at Harrow School, and upon graduating began as a pupil assistant with Paul Nicholls, Mark Tompkins, and Michael Bell. Later on, he became the assistant trainer to Lady Cecil at Warren Place.[4]

Bahrain Triple Crown

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On March 8th 2024, George Scott became the first trainer in history to complete The Bahrain Triple Crown with stable star Isle of Jura. The gelding won the Listed Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup before securing the Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup – a local Grade One. He then concluded his Bahrain campaign winning the King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup.[1]

Major Wins

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Great Britain

  • Betfred Champagne Stakes – Bay City Roller (2024)
  • Royal Ascot Hardwicke Stakes – Isle of Jura (2024)
  • BetMGM Spring Cup Listed Race – Watch My Tracer (2024)
  • Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2) – James Garfield (2017)
  • The Coral Dragon Stakes Listed Race – Rocket Rodney (2022)
  • Al Basti Equiworld Supporting Greatwood Greenham Stakes (Group 3) – James Garfield (2018)

Middle East

  • His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup, King Of Bahrain – Isle of Jura (2024)
  • International Trakya (Thrace) Trophy (Local Group 3) – Another Batt (2017)
  • Longines Master Collection Moon Phase – Another Batt (2019)
  • His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup Listed Race – Isle of Jura (2024)
  • H H Sh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup Local Grade 1 – Isle of Jura (2024)

Germany

  • The Deutsches St. Leger – Prydwen (2024)

References

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  1. ^ a b "TopSpec Trainer of the Quarter - George Scott". Trainer Magazine. April 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Harding, Jonathan (15 September 2024). "Prydwen caps memorable weekend for George Scott with German St Leger success". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ^ Milnes, David (8 March 2024). "'It's the pinnacle of my career' - George Scott lands Bahrain Triple Crown with history-maker Isle Of Jura". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  4. ^ "'I was failing' | George Scott positive there is more to come from his team". SkySports. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.