Tom Ward has trained from Whitehouse Stables in Upper Lambourn since receiving his licence in 2019. Before going out on his own, he spent four years assisting Richard Hannon and one year assisting John O’Shea and Godolphin in Australia. Earlier in his career he also worked under Alain de Royer-Dupré and Francis-Henri Graffard in France, Mark Johnston and John Ferguson in Britain, and Kiaran McLaughlin in the USA.

Tom and Alex Ward now run a growing Flat yard with over 40 horses in training. Notable horses in recent seasons have included Woodhay Wonder and Our Golden One, while previous stable stars include Luisa Casati and Roman Mist.