Swinburn won eight English Classics
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Triple Derby-winning jockey Walter Swinburn is to embark upon a career as a trainer for the 2005 season.
Swinburn will take over the licence at the Berkhamstead stables of his father-in-law Peter Harris.
"The offer from Peter came as a surprise," admitted Swinburn, adding: "It's a fantastic opportunity."
The 42-year-old Swinburn rode Shergar to victory in the Epsom Derby at the age of 19 but retired from the saddle in 2000 because of weight problems.
He also won the Derby on Shahrastani in 1986 and Lammtarra in 1985.
His other big-race successes include the Oaks, 2,000 Guineas, 1,000 Guineas, the Arc and the Breeders' Cup Turf race.
He is already involved in the running of Harris' 110-horse yard but will take overall control when his father-in-law retires at the end of this year.
"I am very much looking forward to it," said Swinburn, who is currently also a TV pundit and newspaper columnist.
Harris' best horses have included 1999 Middle Park Stakes winner Primo Valentino, 2000 Cambridgeshire victor Katy Nowaitee and 2002 Cherry Hinton Stakes winner Spinola.
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