John Ennis
$947,874
2025 earnings
15%
2025 wins
$7,460,679
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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17
Firsts
165
15
Seconds
179
17
Thirds
168
64
Unplaced
755
113
Starts
1,267
$947,874
Earnings
$7,460,679
$8,388
Earnings / Start
$5,888
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Bio
John Ennis, a native of Ireland, entered the racing academy in his home country at age 15 and after graduation briefly worked as an apprentice jockey. He soon moved to the U.S. and worked as an exercise rider for trainer Charles LoPresti, getting a leg up on future Horse of the Year Wise Dan during that gelding’s early years in competition.
John Ennis, a native of Ireland, entered the racing academy in his home country at age 15 and after graduation briefly worked as an apprentice jockey. He soon moved to the U.S. and worked as an exercise rider for trainer Charles LoPresti, getting a leg up on future Horse of the Year Wise Dan during that gelding’s early years in competition.
Ennis transitioned into owning and training horses during the mid-2010s and gradually built up a stable in Kentucky, specializing in developing young horses. In 2024, he secured his first Kentucky Derby berth as a trainer when Epic Ride drew into the field from the also-eligible list.
