Who is the best horse trainer in Australia?
10-to-1 top Aussie trainers of 2020
- 1 – CHRIS WALLER. Another year and another dominant Chris Waller stable.
- 2 – JAMES CUMMINGS.
- 3 – JOHN, MICHAEL & WAYNE HAWKES.
- 4 – CIARON MAHER & DAVID EUSTACE.
- 5 – PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN.
- 6 – GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT.
- 7 – DANNY O’BRIEN.
- 8 – GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS.
How many horse trainers are there in Australia?
About 300,000 people have a direct interest as individual owners of, or members of syndicates which own, the 30,000 horses in training in Australia. There are bookmakers, over 3,600 registered trainers and more than 1,000 jockeys, plus farriers and veterinarians involved at race meetings alone.
Where can I find a thoroughbred trainer?
Once you’ve selected a name or names, you can either check the TOC “Trainers Directory” or call the local racetrack and get the phone (or Fax) number of any trainer’s barn. [Note: Some trainers do not “move barns” with each meet, but only ship horses to race at the “active” track.
Who is the richest Australian horse trainer?
Gai Waterhouse. Gabriel Marie “Gai” Waterhouse AO (née Smith; born 2 September 1954) is an Australian horse trainer and businesswoman. The daughter of Tommy J. Smith, a leading trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses, Waterhouse was born and raised in Sydney.
Are horse Trainers rich?
Purse earnings can be a huge percentage of a trainer’s income, and a trainer can really make the big bucks if their horses compete well in the more prestigious stakes races (which carry purses ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million dollars).
Which horse trainer has the most wins?
Steve Asmussen
Thoroughbred horse racing has a new leader in wins for a trainer….Steve Asmussen Sets Record, Becomes Winningest Trainer With 9,446 Career Victories.
| TRAINER | CAREER WINS |
|---|---|
| 1 — Steve Asmussen * | 9,446 |
| 2 — Dale Baird | 9,445 |
| 3 — Jerry Hollendorfer * | 7,695 |
| 4 — Jack C. Van Berg | 6,523 |
How do I choose a horse trainer?
Ask around for references when trying to find a trainer/instructor. You can do this by asking at your local tack and feed stores, emailing board members of local horse clubs or, if you compete, going to the local or national affiliate of your chosen sport to see if they have a trainer’s listing.
How do I find my horse’s sire and dam?
A veterinarian or animal shelter often can assist with this. With the microchip information, you might be able to find the horse’s previous owner or breeder. Furthermore, in some cases, DNA testing can help identify the horse’s sire and dam. This can be key information in recovering the horse’s pedigree.