Dermot K. Weld

$18,300

2019 earnings

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2019 wins

$4,485,387

lifetime earnings

racing Record

2019 Stats

Career Stats

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0 Firsts 14

1 Seconds 12

0 Thirds 13

1 Unplaced 81

2 Starts 120

$18,300 Earnings $4,485,387

$9,150 Earnings / Start $37,378

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Bio

Irish trainer Dermot Weld took over his father Charlie's training yard in 1972 at the age of 24. Weld is a top international trainer, having saddled the winners of top races on four continents. He has won all five Irish classics. He is also a veterinarian and formerly an apprentice jockey.

Top horses trained by Weld include Melbourne Cup winners Vintage Crop (1993) and Media Puzzle (2002), Theatrical and Grey Swallow. He also trained 1990 Belmont Stakes winner Go and Go.

Irish trainer Dermot Weld took over his father Charlie's training yard in 1972 at the age of 24. Weld is a top international trainer, having saddled the winners of top races on four continents. He has won all five Irish classics. He is also a veterinarian and formerly an apprentice jockey.

Top horses trained by Weld include Melbourne Cup winners Vintage Crop (1993) and Media Puzzle (2002), Theatrical and Grey Swallow. He also trained 1990 Belmont Stakes winner Go and Go.

In addition to flat racing, Weld conditions horses for jumps racing and is known for having trained Ansar, Strathline, Kiichi and General Idea.

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