Names on the buses 345 Charlie Moore

Connections with Brighton and Hove : Charlie Moore was one of the most remarkable characters ever to have involved himself in the sport of kings — though he entered the world of horse racing purely by chance in the 1950’s. Until well into middle age, he ran a used car dealership in the shadow of Brighton racecourse and seemed perfectly content doing that. Then, while attending a racehorse sale at Epsom with a friend, an auctioneer mistook Charlie’s chin rubbing for a bid. After some debate, he ended up buying a mare for £200. No one knew it then but that moment marked the start of the Moore family’s dynasty. Starting from a small hillside site without any of the usual essentials such as gallops, Charlie became one of Britain’s most successful trainers. In his best season in the 1980’s he trained 23 winners over jumps and was top trainer at both Fontwell and Plumpton. He kept up to forty horses and had an uncanny knack of choosing the right horse for the right course. Moore was a popular and entertaining character, much in demand by the media for his jokes and anecdotes. He died in 2000, aged 74 after suffering heart problems for many years. His remarkable racing dynasty is now headed up by his son Gary — also a trainer and former jockey. Charlie’s grandchildren have also taken up the reigns and are now familiar names on the racing circuit.

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