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Harry Fry
FTER four years working as assistant to champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls, Harry Fry took the plunge and set up his own operation with the backing of his mentor and landlord Richard Barber in 2012. Harry was lucky that his career was kick started by the success of hurdler Rock On Ruby who Harry had been closely involved with during his time assisting at the Ditcheat Academy. When Harry started his training career, he was Britain’s youngest jumps trainer. By the end of his first season with a license, he proved that he had a big future in the sport with 20 winners and a strike rate of 28%. Topping
this in his second year with 34 winners and another excellent strike rate of 29%. Equine Products UK are delighted to have a top young trainer like Harry Fry as a client. Harry has got to use the full Equine Products UK range over the past couple of seasons and the results speak for themselves. MAIN PHOTO: FIONA CrAwFOrd PHOTOgrAPHy
Who has been your greatest influence as a trainer? Richard Barber and Paul Nicholls. Both Richard and Paul have taught me that fit horses win races; also never over complicate things the simple approach is usually the best way.
What has been the most useful and advantageous piece of advice given to you with regards to training? Keep things simple! Henryville on the way to victory at Newton Abbot
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