John Ennis
$1,187,557
2026 earnings
13%
2026 wins
$10,996,322
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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20
Firsts
194
15
Seconds
211
20
Thirds
208
95
Unplaced
931
150
Starts
1,544
$1,187,557
Earnings
$10,996,322
$7,917
Earnings / Start
$7,122
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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.
