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
Racing Office
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.
Head Girl
Alison Aldrit
Alison is one of the longest standing members of staff, having worked for Barry Hills at Manton before joining Faringdon Place. She started working for the family 35 years ago after working for Harry Thompson Jones in Newmarket. She has looked after famous horses such as Storming Home and Equiano, and more recently she was head lass to Battaash.
