Nick Alexander

I train racehorses, used to be mainly slow ones but things looking up! (Opinions all my own)

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

The NHF @Southwell_Races yesterday was worth 25% more than the same race in 2016. Over the same period the minimum wage cost for 21-25yo’s has risen by 83% and the cost of feed by approx 65%. These are core costs for trainers but don’t forget ERNIC, energy etc which have also risen exponentially. To an extent this is reflected in increased fees but poor returns is why Owner base is shrinking followed by the Training & Breeding industries.

Over the same time period the total income from the betting industry to racing (levy, media rights and sponsorship) is estimated to have risen from £220m to £425m (+£205m). Total prize money in 2016 was £137.6m and in 2025 was £195m (+£57.4m). Surely Prize Money should have risen in line with income from bookmakers?

The reality appears to be a shortfall of approx £150m which is why participants feel shortchanged and are wondering where all the money is going? (Figures not guaranteed to be 100% accurate but they tell the story of why we are where we are)

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Another day and another good trainer packs up. Sensible for Noel but sad for the sport, the only way to turn the sport round is radical reform of prize money to create sustainability at all levels. Noel’s last winner would have earned £1917 for the Owner… says it all, completely unsustainable and the horses simply won’t be there in the future if this doesn’t change

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Another day and another good trainer packs up. Sensible for Noel but sad for the sport, the only way to turn the sport round is radical reform of prize money to create sustainability at all levels. Noel’s last winner would have earned £1917 for the Owner… says it all, completely unsustainable and the horses simply won’t be there in the future if this doesn’t change

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

"There's nothing I love more than doing what I've done for the last 12 years" 💙

An emotional Noel Williams announces he has saddled his last runner - a winner at @Southwell_Races...

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Gorvennec goes to @KelsoRacecourse and building the equine team.... https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

A 2nd & 3rd for the team @PerthRacecourse today but the happiest sight for me was this big lad Jirko walking in after a crashing fall at the third last

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Maillot kicks the season off with a Kelso win and 8 runners for the @PerthRacecourse May Meeting - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

And the 2026/27 Season kicks off at @KelsoRacecourse with two runners... - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

We have an opportunity for a good rider to join our award winning team starting in July;
- full time position; 5 days per week plus 1 Sunday per month, excellent pay, 32 days paid holiday per annum, bonuses, overtime, pension plus a great team of people and horses. Ride 4 - 5 lots per day, look after 5 horses and take them racing.

- would suit an enthusiastic hard working team player that loves riding and looking after exceptional horses, experienced either with racehorses or highly competent in another discipline. 🏇🏇🏇🏇🏇🏇

- accomodation available. 🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

If you would like to find out more please email [email protected] in the first instance, we look forward to hearing from you!
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[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Delighted to see my old mate Elvis Mail enjoying himself on the famous West Sands in St Andrews #legend

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

Glorious day with @HDewarSport at the Fife point-to-point horse racing at Pusk Farm. Love these country events. 🐎

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Suspected wins at @PerthRacecourse and Festival day 3 runners... https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[DigiRacing @DigiRacing]

🥇 SUSPECTED
Wins Race 7 @PerthRacecourse

🏇🤠
@kinneston Kit Alexander

[Goffs @Goffs1866]

6YO Suspected bolts up in the Amateur Jockeys’ H. Hurdle @PerthRacecourse for @kinneston, Bowen & Morris

The son of Elusive Pimpernel (@IrishNatStud) was bred & sold by Parkville Stud to @station__yard @CharliePoste at #GoffsArkle

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Perth Festival day two with five declared runners - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Perth Festival - day one with four declared runners - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Kelso Monday - Buccleuch Cup Day with two runners for the team. Read about our runners at https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

And that was that, farewell and good luck to Elvis Mail - - you’ve been an absolute star ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

Farewell to Elvis and four runners at first day of @ayrracecourse National Meeting - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k

[Equidia @equidia]

🔴🔵 Hamandio réussit sa rentrée !

🥇 Confié à @kevinnabet, le protégé de @NGAZracing enlève le Prix de La Rochelle, Quinté+ du jour à Compiègne

🏁 10 - 2 - 1 - 6 - 7

[Nick Alexander @kinneston]

A busy Easter Saturday at @CarlisleRaces and @haydockraces - https://t.co/JhwaoNfG1k