Paul Cole retires: Derby-winning coach publicizes finish to 38-year profession | Racing Information
Paul Cole, maybe greatest identified for saddling sensible 1991 Derby winner Beneficiant, has introduced he’s to retire following 38 years within the coaching ranks.
The 83-year-old loved over 1,500 winners throughout a stellar profession which started in Wantage in 1987, and later grew to become British Flat champion coach in 1991.
It was throughout that very same season he noticed steady star Beneficiant declare Basic glory at Epsom by 5 lengths, with Alan Munro aboard. The Fahd Salman-owned colt would go on to finish the English-Irish Derby double on the Curragh and land the King George at Ascot.
Beneficiant gained the 1991 Derby with flying colors for Cole
Since 2020, Cole has shared the licence with son Oliver, who will now take over the operation at Whatcombe on a full-time foundation.
“I seemed out at a horse this morning and simply thought the time has come for me to retire,” Cole instructed The Solar.
“I have been sharing the licence with my son Oliver since 2020, and I am simply very outdated now. Oliver is aware of what he is doing and is greater than succesful.”