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Who is the highest paid horse trainer?

By Christopher Martinez |

Todd A. Pletcher
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RankTrainer NameEarnings
*1Todd A. Pletcher$418,331,865
*2Steven M. Asmussen$373,614,404
*3Bob Baffert$327,663,761
*4William I. Mott$305,263,727

How old is Ian Balding?

83 years (November 7, 1938)
Ian Balding/Age

How much does a horse trainer get for a win?

Winnings. Thoroughbred trainers typically get 10% of the purse when their horses win races or come as second or third. For instance, the trainer will get $3,000 when a purse is $30,000. Some successful trainers can earn approximately $10,000 per month that way.

How do Racehorse Trainers make money?

Trainers make money off their commission on purse earnings. “Typically trainers get a percentage of what their horse earns in a race if it finishes in the top three (sometimes they will get paid through fourth, and maybe some get a percentage of any money made). Again, it’s a deal between the owner and the trainer.

Who is the best horse trainer in the US?

Top 100 Trainers by North American Race Earnings.

#TrainerTrainer
1Steven M. AsmussenSteven M. Asmussen
2Bob BaffertBaffert
3Brad H. CoxBrad H. Cox
4Chad C. BrownChad C. Brown

Who is Clare Balding father?

Ian Balding
Clare Balding/Fathers

Is Anna Lisa Balding related to Clare Balding?

It was a mixed Christmas for trainer Andrew Balding and the two women closest to him, his wife Anna-Lisa and his sister Clare. No sooner is he back in favour with one, than he’s out of favour with the other.