Assistant Kevin Mooney and Makhlab

Kevin was born in Lambourn and after serving his apprenticeship with Mr Hills he joined Fulke Walwyn, riding his first winner on Amarind in 1975. His highlights include riding for Prince Charles and winning the Topham Trophy over the Grand National fences, the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and the Whitbread Gold Cup for the Queen Mother aboard Special Cargo. He has been assistant trainer to Mr Hills since his winning retirement at Taunton in 1991 and he enjoys working with top quality horses and a good team of staff.

Although he has ridden good horses like Ten Plus, Gay George, Private Views, Contradeal, Nomadic Way, Beacon Time and Isle Of Man, his favourite horse is Special Cargo. He says "Winning the Whitbread Gold Cup on Special Cargo in 1984 for the Queen Mother is a moment I will treasure for ever".

Barry's Angels in the office
Debbie Bracewell and Myra Baker

Debbie: "I have worked for Mr Hills since 1993 as his Secretary. There have been many highlights but the one that sticks in my memory was when we had a treble at the big York meeting in 1995 with Royal Applause, Sanmartino and Mubhij. All winning by short margins.

Further Flight was my favourite racehorse because he was very brave and was with us for many years."

Myra: " I started here in 2000 as Mr Hills' Book Keeper.  I have always owned horses but never worked in racing before this. Highlights, apart from the excitement of a big win, include being at the Derby when we had 4 runners in it and our yearly outing to Royal Ascot!  I am also privileged enough to be able to ride out occasionally in the summer which gives me a great buzz."

Assistant Secretary Steph Potter

Andy Coles

Andy has worked for Mr Hills for many years and is Head Lad in Barn 1.  His favourite horse in the 2007 season was Red Clubs "because he really deserved that Group 1 win."

David "Dillon" Griffin

"I have been in racing for 25 years and I have worked for Mr Hills for 9 years. I like working with good horses and I am a lifelong supporter of Chelsea.

My favourite horse was Royal Applause but I used to really enjoy riding Further Flight as he had so much character."

Nick Keily with Trust Rule

“I'm coming into my sixth year working for Mr Hills as Head Lad in Barn 3, which houses 55 horses. It includes some of the stars like Geminiani, Far Lane and Makhlab.

Trust Rule is my favourite at present because of his consistancy on the racecourse. He enjoyed life and he’s a pleasure to have anything to do with.”