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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann
Old trainers just fade away - I don't think Whittingham had stats anything like his glory years toward the end. But they like the life, don't know how else to spend their time (didn't cultivate hobbies in non-existent spare time), so they keep on training a few horses owned by themselves, family members, or anyone who understands that the trainer doesn't need the horse enough to take abuse or interference.
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They didn't bother with too many stats in Whittinghams day. I know one 'old' trainer that hasn't faded away yet....HAJ closing in on 80