Trainers of Wyong Race Club
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 Wyong Race Club local trainers to provide you with the results you are looking for.
The Wyong Race Club 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WAYNE SEELIN
Joined the training ranks in 2002 and maintains a small stable. Trained veteran galloper Isorich to an impressive 14 wins to date.
MARK CROSS
Relative newcomer to the training ranks, who saddled up his first runner five years ago. Seven-time winner Stradance among his successes.
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.
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.
STAN THOMAS
Trainer for two decades with eight times winners Full On Magic and Deal For Real among her successes.
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.
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.
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.
LES TILLEY
Brings a wealth of experience from a multi-generational racing family. Been producing consistent results with a small team for many years.
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.
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.
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.
JOHN FAIRLEIGH
Long-term local trainer who has experienced success over the years with a small team.
LOUISE MUNCE
Trainer for two decades with eight times winners Full On Magic and Deal For Real among her successes.
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.
