Our Team
Assistant Trainers
Jimmy grew up in racing and has always enjoyed riding and being involved with racehorses. He began working at Faringdon Place at the start of the 2025 season, after returning from a year in Sydney working for champion trainer Ciaron Maher. Before going to Australia, Jimmy worked for leading Flat trainers Ralph Beckett and William Haggas, being involved with some top-quality horses, such as Westover, Bluestocking, and Badeed. Jimmy also attended the Royal Agricultural University, where he studied Bloodstock and, alongside his studies, was able to ride out for top National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey.
Jimmy Daly
Nicola has worked here since 2012 after working in Dubai for 10 years and has previously worked for Barry Hills, Aidan O’Brien and Jim Bolger. Nicola is in charge of breaking in the yearlings and has a wealth of knowledge in this aspect. She has travelled with both Khaadem and Equilateral to Dubai, when the latter won the Dubai Dash and the Meydan Sprint. She also looked after and rode Magical Memory throughout his career, which included winning the Stewards’ Cup.
Nicola Dowell
Barn Leaders
Alison Alldritt
Alison is one of our longest serving employees, having started out with Barry in 1989. Among the good horses she has looked after have been the top class Equiano and Storming Home. Alison became head girl in 2009 and has been responsible for Group 1 winners Just The Judge, Battaash, Khaadem and Cicero’s Gift, along with other multiple Group winners.
Padraic Hynes
Paddy brings a wealth of experience to the yard. He started his career at Dermot Weld’s, before moving to Arthur Moore where he was champion conditional. After 10 years with Arthur Moore he became Tom George’s head lad, and then moved to work for owner George Ward on both the racing and breeding sides.
Racing Office
Steph Blades
Steph has been an integral part of the team since joining Barry in 2007. With a wealth of experience behind her, she oversees the day-to-day running of the racing office and plays a key role in coordinating the logistics involved in travelling our runners, both throughout the UK and around the world.
Away from racing, Steph enjoys spending time with her own horses and can often be found out walking with her dogs, making the most of any opportunity to be outdoors.
Amy Hunt
Amy joined us in March 2026 as a secretary, with a strong background in the racing industry and a lifelong passion for horses. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
Myra Baker
Myra has been the Book Keeper at Faringdon Place Stables for longer than she cares to remember! Known as ‘cash in the attic’, she works upstairs alongside accountant James.
