André Fabre

The son of a diplomat, Fabre graduated from university with a law degree but then decided to pursue a career in thoroughbred horse racing.

He became France's leading jump jockey, winning more than two hundred and fifty races including the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.

He has been the champion trainer in France on 30 occasions, including 21 straight years from 1987 to 2007, and is one of the most successful trainers in the world, winning across Europe and North America including four Breeders' Cup races.

Among the many champions Fabre has trained are Trempolino, Peintre Celebre, and two horses ranked No.

[2] Fabre fulfilled a lifelong ambition by finally winning the Epsom Derby in 2011 with Pour Moi[3] France Canada Germany Hong Kong Great Britain Ireland Italy United Arab Emirates United States