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Flemington is one of the world’s leading racehorse training centres thanks to a variety of training tracks and its state-of-the-art facilities. There are eight training tracks including a 2,200m all-weather synthetic training track ensuring year-round access for the Flemington-based trainers and their stable of stars.
Some of Australia’s most prominent trainers have chosen to call Flemington home with 18 stables located down the famous Flemington Stables Drive.
Please see below overviews and links to the respective websites.
Anthony & Sam Freedman
The famous Freedman family is synonymous with some of racing’s most famous champions and the father and son duo have continued the legacy since their partnership started in 2020. With a base at Pinecliff and Flemington, the training partnership has provided a steady flow of Group 1 winners.
VISIT WEBSITEChris Waller Racing
“Horses change lives, deliver dreams, and are treated with the utmost respect.” Chris Waller is one of Australia’s most revered trainers responsible for a succession of thoroughbred champions including Winx, Nature Strip, and Verry Elleegant.
VIEW WEBSITEDanny O'Brien
The master Flemington trainer has proven himself to be one of Australia’s most astute boasting a strike rate to make him the envy of his competition. With a training base at Flemington and a 160-acre private training complex at Barwon Heads, Danny has a firm vision to be the leading training operation in Australia.
VISIT WEBSITEEllerton Racing
Mathew Ellerton is a multiple Group 1 winning trainer with training facilities at Flemington and Yungabarra (Vic). He combines passion, expertise and a hands-on approach to consistently produce top-class thoroughbred horses.
VIEW WEBSITEGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been in partnership since 2016 and have been a dominating force in the Australian thoroughbred industry ever since from their Tulloch Lodge stables. Tulloch Lodge has produced some of the best horses ever to run in Australia, including the legendary Kingston Town and Tulloch.
VISIT WEBSITEGodolphin
The global racing powerhouse extends its dominance to Flemington under the stewardship of elite trainer James Cummings at the Carbine Lodge stables. With a legacy of breeding and training excellence, the “Blue Army” consistently produces topline performers and multiple Group 1 winners.
VISIT WEBSITEHawkes Racing
Michael, Wayne, and their father John Hawkes were the first three-person training partnership in Australian racing. By having training facilities in Sydney and at Flemington, the team gives its owners every chance to earn a share of the biggest prizemoney in Australian racing by seamlessly transferring their elite equine thoroughbreds between states.
VISIT WEBSITEKavanagh Racing
Home of Mark and Levi Kavanagh, Kavanagh Racing at Flemington has won multiple Group and Listed races, including 21 Group 1 races. Kavanagh Racing prides itself on the supreme care and commitment to its horses, and the accessibility and engagement provided to its owners.
VISIT WEBSITELindsay Park
Complimenting their state-of-the-art private training facility near Euroa in Victoria, Lindsay Park at Flemington is the ideal training extension in a metro environment. Brothers Ben, Will & JD Hayes are continuing the success of Hall of Fame trainers, father David and grandfather Colin, with a powerhouse of stars and multiple Group 1 winners already.
VISIT WEBSITEMalua Racing
Founded by renowned horse trainer Troy Corstens, Malua Racing is a premier horse racing operation with a strong family legacy. With a team of skilled professionals, Malua Racing continues to be a dominant force nationally.
VISIT WEBSITEMike Moroney
Mike Moroney is a stalwart at Flemington, embodying a blend of experience and innovation to train multiple Group 1 winners over a variety of distances. His Ballymore Stables utilises Paul Moroney Bloodstock for its bloodstock selection to become one of the most potent horse racing combinations.
VISIT WEBSITENick Ryan Racing
The son of former jockey B.J. Ryan, Nick made his mark on the racing industry as Victorian and Australian Champion apprentice on two occasions. Since April 2021, Nick has used the state-of-the-art facilities at Flemington as a springboard to early success as a trainer.
VISIT WEBSITESimon Zahra Racing
Simon Zahra Racing is a full-service racing stable offering many areas of expertise under the leadership of the esteemed licenced trainer of over 20 years. Simon and his professional team are involved in all aspects of every individual horse and are known for their high-level owner participation in training elite thoroughbreds.
VIEW WEBSITESnowden Racing
Father and son duo Peter and Paul Snowden have saddled over 2,500 winners and conditioned over 400 stakes winners – beginning with the Darley operation in 2007 and the current Snowden Racing set-up since 2014. The team is known for its superior equine welfare management and training programs.
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