TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Michael Figge

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter Award goes to Michael Figge who started off in racing by being a successful amateur jockey, winning 31 races, he was once leading amateur in Germany and also Fegentri vice-champion. He then followed in his fathers footsteps by because a trainer in 2006 and saddled the Italian Derby winner in 2012.

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Ed Dunlop

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Ed Dunlop after the Classic winning trainer has been tested this season but his harrowing year finally came right when his champion filly Snow Fairy retained her title in Japan's Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (Gr 1) on 13th November.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 36 / Winter 2011)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Roger Charlton

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Roger Charlton after enjoying a memorable 46 days with the three year old Invincible Spirit gelding Camberley Two and having his third consecutive win in the span of seven days.

Frances J Karon (European Trainer - Issue - Issue 35 / Autumn 2011)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Marco Botti

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Marco Botti in a year when a large percentage of Europe's three year old milers will be running scared of Frankel, Botti is prepared to stand his ground. His almost bashful demeanour masks two valuable traits for a trainer: determination and self-assuredness.

Emma Berry (European Trainer - Issue 34 / Summer 2011)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Ioannes Osorio

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Ioannes Osorio for training Entre Copas with a record of 8 wins and 14 places out of 31 races.

Mariano Zomeno (European Trainer - Issue 33 / Spring 2011)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Freddy Head

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Freddy Head.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 32 / Winter 2010)

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Dermot Weld

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Dermot Weld from his Rosewell House base just yards fro  Curragh he has left his mark on racing all over the world, winning major races on four different continents. 2010 has been a rewarding year for Weld and his team so far and with undoubted big-race entries to look forward to the Autumn.

Sophie Hull (European Trainer - Issue 31 / Autumn 2010)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Devis Grilli

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter is Devis Grilli, not yet 30, the Italian is fast earning a name for himself as a trainer who can spin straw into gold.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 29 / Spring 2010)

Shannon Ritter

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Shannon Ritter. Shannon and her team will receive a selection of products from the internationally-acclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey.
Teresa Genaro - (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Martin F Jones

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Martin F. Jones. Marty and his team will receive a selection of products from the internationally-acclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey.
(05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - John Oxx

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to John Oxx who had a remarkable year with the magnificent Sea The Stars, winner of six Group 1's in six months from the 2000 Guineas in May to the Arc in October.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 28 / Winter 2009)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Lennart Reuterskiöld

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Lennart Reuterskiöld, him and his wife started training 1998 and in that time have grown their stable to a team of 40 horses from their base at the racecourse in Malmo southern Sweden.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 27 / Autumn 2009)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Luca Cumani

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Luca Cumani and has enjoyed success in top races all over the world including the Hong Kong Cup, the Japan Cup and the Breeders' Cup Mile as well as inmuerable wins closer to home, most notably two Epsom Derby victories. 

Sophie Hull (European Trainer - Issue 26 / Summer 2009)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Marcel Rolland

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Marcel Rolland. On December 27, 2008 a 66-1 outsider won the Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Gr 2) at Kempton. But the long odds are only part of Original's extraordinary win - at 18.2hh, he towers over rivals and dwarfs his connections.

Sophie Hull (European Trainer - Issue 25 / Spring 2009)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - François Cottin

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Francois Cottin with more than €4 million in winnings and €600,000 advantage over Guillaume Macaire, the Chantilly handler is almost certain to be champion French jumps trainer this year.

Katherine Ford (European Trainer - Issue 24 / Winter 2008)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Tony Martin

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Tony Martin. Bookmakers know where to look when they are preparing for a big race. If it's a big handicap - whether on the flat or over jumps - then the name of Tony Martin will always be at the forefront of calculations.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 23 / Autumn 2008)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - John Balding

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to John Balding. The success at the Meydan Stakes was remarkable on many different levels, not least because it was the first British victory of the 2008 Dubai International Racing Carnival at the 53rd attempt.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 21 / Spring 2008)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Ian Williams

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Ian Williams who has been training for over ten years and, having served lengthy apprenticeships with Jenny Pitman, Francois Doumen and Martin Pipe, it comes as no surprise that the Alvechurch handler has landed one of England's most sought-after races.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 22 / Summer 2008) 

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Francois Rohaut

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Francois Rohaut. For a trainer to win a big race outside his home country is quite a feat, to win two on different continents on the same day is remarkable but to win three, all on the same afternoon, in countries as far apart as Germany, Spain and Canada.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 20 / Winter 2007)

TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Jean-Marie Beguigne

The TRM Trainer of Quarter goes to Jean-Marie Beguigne. To make it to the top of the tree in your chosen profession once is quite an achievement. To do it, fall to rock bottom and then rise to the top again is quite remarkable.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 19 / Autumn 2007)