Neil D. Drysdale (born 11 December 1947, Haslemere, Surrey, England) is an American-based thoroughbred race horse trainer.
Drysdale studied at the University of Barcelona and taught English as a foreign language - but then switched his mind to horses.
He began working for Corbin Robertson's Saron Stable in 1974, notably winning eight races with Bold 'n Determined in 1980 (a bicoastal Grade 1 winner between 1979 and 1981 and winner of 16 of 20 starts), including a triumph over eventual division champion Genuine Risk[1] In 1983, Drysdale opened his racing office in Playa Del Rey, California.
[2] Noted for his patience and instinctive ability to place horses where they belong, Drysdale also conditioned Hawksley Hill, Labeeb, French Deputy and Roanoke.
Jockey Kent Desormeaux said he broke like a pony, after being trapped behind the group, but when an opening occurred, he came through strong on the rail in the stretch, taking the lead approaching the eighth pole and finishing 1½ lengths ahead of Aptitude.