David McCormack looks at the stellar training career of John Gosden

PROFILE: JOHN GOSDEN
David McCormack

John Gosden, once described as ‘Cary Grant in Ernie Els’ body’, cuts an imposing and unmistakeable figure on the racecourse. His 6ft 5in frame ensures he is as physically commanding as he is intellectually adroit.
Now 67 years old, he is at a time in his life when many are slowing down, a stage when trainers can find numbers decreasing and energy levels diminishing. With Gosden the opposite seems to be the case as the past few years have seen an increase in the numbe...