Top 10 Trainers by No. of Wins in GB Flat (Turf & AW), 2025

The 2025 British Flat racing season has been packed with excitement so far, and the leading trainers have left their mark with outstanding performances on turf and all-weather tracks. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 trainers ranked by the number of wins, showcasing their consistency, success rates, and earnings throughout the year.

1. Andrew Balding – 110 Wins

RaceShare trainer, Andrew Balding, tops the chart at this stage of the season with an impressive 110 wins from 553 runners, boasting a 20% strike rate. His horses have earned over £3.2 million in total, with leading jockey Oisin Murphy delivering 44 wins from 169 rides. Balding's ability to maintain a high volume and high standard sets him apart as 2025’s standout trainer so far. See The Fire and Flora Of Bermuda have been two of the yard’s flying fillies so far this season.

2. Charlie Johnston – 68 Wins

With 68 wins from 441 runs, Charlie Johnston claims the second spot. Also a RaceShare trainer, his runners have earned over £1.3 million, and jockey Joe Fanning has played a key role with 13 victories from 120 rides. Lazy Griff has flown the flag for the yard this season so far, placing second and third in the Derby at Epsom and the Irish Derby respectively.

3. Richard Hannon – 65 Wins

Close behind in third, Richard Hannon has chalked up 65 wins from 407 runners (16% strike rate). His yard has brought in over £1.4 million, and stable jockey Sean Levey has been instrumental, securing 25 wins in 133 rides. Hannon’s stable continues to be a force in both juvenile and older horse divisions. Rosallion is the stable star, who was narrowly denied in a thrilling Group 1 curtain raiser at Royal Ascot.

4. Tony Carroll – 65 Wins

Also on 65 wins, Tony Carroll has done it from 564 runs, reflecting a busy schedule and admirable consistency. With a strike rate of 12%, Carroll has been a familiar name on winner boards across the country. Jack Doughty, with 27 wins from 201 rides, has led the charge for the trainer in the saddle. Time Patrol has been a revelation for the yard, winning five times from 10 starts this year.

5. James Owen – 63 Wins

One of the more efficient performers, James Owen has a 19% strike rate and 63 wins from just 340 runners. His horses have earned over £820,000, and Hector Crouch has been his top jockey with 19 wins in 75 rides. East India Dock is one of the stable’s flagship horses, winning the Chester Cup in May.

6. William Haggas – 61 Wins

Always a major player, William Haggas has 61 wins from 300 runners, tying Balding’s strike rate at 20%. His horses have banked over £1.3 million, and Tom Marquand has guided home 24 of those winners from 119 rides. Also a RaceShare trainer, the yard has saddled five winners from their last six runners at the time of writing. The stable is full of top class horses, but the likes of Al Aasy and Merchant have been in the headlines this season.

7. Karl Burke – 60 Wins

Karl Burke's powerful team has earned 60 wins from 343 runs, achieving a solid 17% win rate and over £1.35 million in total earnings. Clifford Lee has delivered 34 of those wins, establishing a strong trainer-jockey relationship. Venetian Sun was a Group 3 winner at Royal Ascot for the yard and looks set to add a Group 2 this week at the Newmarket July Festival.

8. Tim Easterby – 54 Wins

Tim Easterby has achieved 54 wins from a substantial 549 runners (10% strike rate). Though the percentage is lower, his sheer volume of entries and competitive performance continue to earn prize money, with David Allan riding 33 winners from 259 mounts. Copper Knight is one of the stable’s most popular horses, twice a winner this year already and now a 17-time winner (with a further 11 seconds and seven thirds) from 107 starts.

9. Charlie Appleby – 52 Wins

Charlie Appleby remains one of the most effective trainers with a 33% strike rate, the highest among the top 10. His 52 wins from just 160 runners highlight surgical precision in placing his horses. With total earnings exceeding £2.3 million, Appleby remains a dominant force, especially with top jockey William Buick (32 wins from 96 rides). Ruling Court’s Guineas victory was the highlight for the yard this year, closely followed by Rebel’s Romance adding to his incredible Group 1 tally here and abroad.

10. John & Thady Gosden – 51 Wins

The father-son duo of John and Thady Gosden round out the top 10 with 51 wins from 255 runners (20% strike rate). They top the list in total earnings (£3.55 million) thanks to numerous high profile winners. Former retained rider Kieran Shoemark has ridden most of their winners (14 victories from 51 rides). Irish Guineas winner Field Of Gold, Prince of Wales’s winner Ombudsman and Ascot Gold Cup winner Trawlerman receive special mentions for the yard in 2025.

The 2025 Flat season so far shows a vibrant mix of volume trainers, alongside the clinical precision of others. While win counts dominate this list, strike rates, prize money, and jockey partnerships all reveal the deeper strategies behind these successes. With several months of racing left, it’ll be fascinating to see how these rankings evolve.