Eleven years after taking out a licence to train, the move to Sussex is a closing of the circle for George, who was brought up in the area. After renting two of the most famous yards in the land at Whitsbury and then Manton, George and Candida purchased Robins Farm in May 2017.

Colin Weedon, Peter Winkworth and Olly Stevens have all trained with great success from the property, with winners at the highest level and around the globe.

George has trained over 400 winners, including a Royal Ascot winner with Belgian Bill. There have been several pattern successes both here and abroad, and GB Racing horse boxes are often seen on continental motorways. “Have horse, will travel” is very much a mantra for the team. And has been rewarded with winners in Dubai, Turkey, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and on the Channel Islands. And runners have performed with credit in the USA, Scandinavia and Spain.

George and Candida adopt an “open house” policy. So please give us a call, come and see what we are doing, and join in with our success.

“The potential here is limitless. The culture of the horse is endemic in the Kingdom and the enthusiasm for the sport of horseracing is tangible.” So says George after an official visit to the island of Bahrain in January 2021.

George Baker Racing is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club REHC to include the establishment of a permanent satellite training yard in Bahrain. The aim of the partnership is to increase race horse ownership and expand the audience for high class horseracing on the island of Bahrain. As George explains.. “We will be launching racehorse ownership syndicates to suit all budgets and the emphasis will be on ensuring all involved have an exciting and enjoyable experience.” GBR will have permanent stabling at the racecourse and access to all training facilities. George and the team at GBR are thrilled to have been invited to join REHC. “These are exciting times for the sport of horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain and it is a privilege and an honour to be involved.”