Carmarthen's Alison Thorpe to quit training
Racing Post story on Carmarthen's Alison Thorpe to quit training - Alison Thorpe is set to quit training after 12 years having become disillusioned with the job. Thorpe, who is based in Bronwydd, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, took out her training licence in 2000 and has sent out 181 winners over jumps, posting a career-best tally of 35 winners in 2009-10. But she sent out just 11 winners last season and, in a letter to the Racing Post, Thorpe said: "Last winter was a quiet one but unfortunately the quiet period lasted longer than normal. We had something on the yard that lurked around too long. "Unfortunately as with all walks oflife costs rise with fuel, transport and wages but when you keep waking up worrying about what was going to go wrong or when on earth things were going to come right you begin to question yourself as to whether it is all worth it - sometimes the hassle and stress can take the fun element and enjoyment out of what you are doing." Thorpe, who t...