Trainers of Wyong Race Club
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LOCAL TRAINER NETWORK
Wyong Race Club partners with 25 individual horse trainers who chose to operate from Wyong because of its facilities and location. Discover more about Australia’s leading horse trainers and learn about the thoroughbred industry, whether you are a novice or a seasoned racing enthusiast.
Our local trainer network combines decades of experience and knowledge to deliver on-track performance for the owners of the horses under their care.
Besides horse training, members of our local trainer network are also experienced with the purchase and sale of race horses. When it comes to the care, training and improved performance of your horses, you can count on WRC’s local trainers to provide you with the results you are looking for.
The WRC Board’s vision is for Wyong to be recognised as a “Racing and Training Centre of Excellence, incorporating high-quality Member and community facilities.” so that we can continue to provide horses that can compete and win at the highest levels in our sport.
ALLAN DENHAM
Multiple Group 1 winning trainer from a highly regarded racing family. Trained Eremein in the mid-2000’s to win five Group 1 races and over $4m in prizemoney. Has enjoyed continued success since moving to Wyong in 2012.
PH: 0417 254 604
KIM WAUGH
One of NSW leading stand-alone female trainers. A talented horsewoman who tasted Group 1 success with Mahtoum in the Sydney Cup in 2005. Has continued to maintain a high strike rate from her team.
PH: 0418 205 333
DAMIEN LANE
Training since 2007 and enjoying growing support and success. Had five Metropolitan wins in 2019/2020, one of his best seasons on record.
PH: 0421 886 584
TRACEY BARTLEY
Multiple Group 1 winning trainer with Sniper’s Bullet. A former jockey who has enjoyed continued success with a small team since relocating to Wyong in 2010.
PH: 0412 215 965
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
Group 2 winning trainer with Two Blue in 2016. A growing stable recording consistent results, benefiting from a hands-on approach from an experienced horsewoman.
PH: 0432 837 680
WAYNE SEELIN
Joined the training ranks in 2002 and maintains a small stable. Trained veteran galloper Isorich to an impressive 14 wins to date.
PH: 0438 571 947
MARK CROSS
Relative newcomer to the training ranks, who saddled up his first runner five years ago. Seven-time winner Stradance among his successes.
PH: 0417 425 419
JULIE HOLLOWAY
Took on training following passing of her husband Bob, a successful trainer for many years. Had her first winner Brooke in December 2019.
PH: 0418 437 177
RODNEY BAILEY
A talented horseman who has maintained a small, successful stable for many years. Patra’s Reply, a 14 times winner under his charge, with multiple metropolitan, provincial and country wins.
PH: 0400 594 590
JEFF ENGELBRECHT
Relocated to Wyong in 2013. From a well-known racing family, has made his own mark with good success over the years including several Listed wins with Newton’s Rings.
PH: 0418 200 279
STEPHEN FARLEY
Dual Group 1 winning trainer with Sincero in 2011. Established in 2001, the stable has had great success over the years with Sincero, Go Go Apollo and Gaza Guru among their best.
PH: 0401 349 123
STEPHEN SCHOFIELD
Former top jockey who turned his hand to training in 2004. Maintains a boutique stable with 11 times metro, provincial and country winner Beaveroo among his best.
PH: 0421 877 830
TINA WILLIAMS
TINA WILLIAMS – Has maintained a small stable since taking out a training licence in 2007. First winner came in 2008 with Final Scoop, who went on to win four races.
PH: 0412 850 022
LOUISE MUNCE
Trainer for two decades with eight times winners Full On Magic and Deal For Real among her successes.
PH: 0410 646 200
BEN HILL
Relative newcomer to the training tracks. Has a small team in work at Wyong. Posted his first win with Billabong Cindy in 2017, six months after taking out his licence.
PH: 0429 932 101
BRETT PARTELLE
Has experienced great success since joining the training ranks in 1991. Enjoyed Group 2 victories with Torio’s Quest in the 2011 Queensland Guineas and Walking Or Dancing in the Newcastle Newmarket in 2010.
PH: 0412 161 911
Shannon Betts
Local trainer and specialist pre-trainer involved with Emeran Park.
PH: 0400 300 170
John Cooper
Local trainer.
PH: 0417 063 399
Brian Garvey
Local trainer.
PH: 0418 480 374
Mark Howard
Local trainer.
PH: 0409 963 704
Allan Kehoe
Local trainer.
PH: 0410 418 515
Kevin Miller
Local trainer.
PH: 0418 291 766
Kellie Nicholls
Local trainer.
PH: 0409 621 277
Robert Rowe
Local trainer.
PH: 0404 895 538
TRACK TALK – Talking Training
Track Talk is your chance to meet some of the people involved in training at WRC!
Come behind the scenes and meet some of the passionate people that make Wyong Race Club the great racing and training venue that it is today. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned racing enthusiast, this is your opportunity to meet some leading trainers and learn more about the thoroughbred industry. Track Talk is our documentary video series designed to give you a snapshot of some of the passionate people at our Club.
Training Opportunities
If you’re not already part of our community, we’d love to welcome your horse(s) to train with us at Wyong Race Club. The facilities and we have to offer owners and trainers – including an equine swimming pool – are some of the best in this region of New South Wales. They are also some of the most affordable in the region, especially given their quality.
By working with a WRC aligned trainer, you gain year-round access to our upgraded range of new, high-quality horse training facilities and you will benefit from ongoing infrastructure enhancements as our capital program permits. Not to mention an amazing sense of community we can offer you at our grounds.
