Early Career
He graduated from Cambridge University, where he studied Economics and met his future wife, Rachel Hood, a lawyer. At Cambridge, he was a successful sportsman and won blues for both discus and javelin.
Gosden started as assistant to two of the most successful trainers in the history of racing, first to champion trainer Vincent O’Brien and later, Sir Noel Murless. During his time with both men, they won a number of prestigious races including the Derby, the Oaks and the St. Leger Stakes.
He then moved to California, becoming assistant to Tommy Doyle, before attaining an American Horse Training license in 1979.
He began his training career with three horses, staying in California as he could only rent single boxes instead of a whole yard, which he could not have afforded.
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