Quick Questions – Get to know trainer Ben Brisbourne

Making the big move from the UK to Australia in 2013, Wangaratta based trainer Ben Brisbourne (winner of the 2021 Colin Alderson Rising Star Training Award) is one of Victoria’s up-and-coming trainers. He answered our QUICK QUESTIONS…

What is your first racing memory?

Hannibal Lad winning the Old Newton Cup at Haydock for my father.

Who is your favourite horse and why?

My first winner, Shoplifter. He is retired and lives in my garden.

Who is the best horse you’ve been involved with?

Redkirk Warrior. I was his track rider. It was a real thrill watching him win the Lightning Stakes and the Newmarket twice.

And the best horse you have seen?

Frankel.

Who do you admire most in racing?

My staff for putting up with me!

Who is your ‘what if’ horse?

Suparazi, if he didn’t bump into Jimmysstar and Gringotts I would have looked like a genius!

What is one change/improvement you’d love to see in racing?

More accurate track ratings. I feel like tracks are not upgraded enough when they are very firm.

What’s the funniest moment you’ve experienced in racing?

Nicky Henderson reversing his car into an owner’s car then blaming them for being in the way.

What is your favourite racing moment/biggest thrill?

My first Flemington win with Suparazi.

What is your favourite pastime outside of racing?

Being with my family, golfing, fishing.

What is your favourite T.V show?

Peaky Blinders.

Best concert you’ve seen?

Calvin Harris.

What slogan summarizes your outlook on life?

Pressure is for tyres.

Favourite food?

Sunday Roast.

Favourite racecourse?

Chester (UK).

If you weren’t a racehorse trainer what would you be doing?

Soccer Manager.