Sue Smith

Sue Smith (born Sue Maslen on 23 February 1948) is a British horse trainer.

Background Smith was originally from West Sussex. Her father owned racehorses at the time and she would ride them out at Epsom. She had the distinction of participating in Britain's initial ladies' race. In her youth, she was an international show jumper.

Training Smith trains at Craiglands Farm near Bingley Moor, in West Yorkshire. The farm consists of 150 acres and facilities for 55 horses. Her first winner came in 1990 when African Safari won a three-runner chase at Ascot. He had been purchased at the Ascot Sales for 4,300 guineas. She became the third female trainer to win the race.

Personal life She is married to Harvey Smith, a retired show jumper.