Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have been in partnership since 2016. They have been a dominating force in the Australian thoroughbred industry ever since. The story of Tulloch lodge began in 1941 when TJ Smith, Gai's father, received his training licence.

During the next fifty years, Tulloch Lodge produced some of the best horses ever to run in Australia, including the legendary Kingston Town and Tulloch. In 1992, TJ handed the reins to his daughter Gai, who has become a racing sensation in her own right and has steered Tulloch Lodge to new heights in the 21st Century.

Following in her father's footsteps, Gai has trained 160 Group 1 winners, including 8 Golden Slippers. To date, Gai & Adrian have collectively trained 26 Group 1 Winners.

Starting from a humble six boxes on his dad's dairy farm, to one of the best training facilities in the world, Ciaron Maher has come a long way. With seven premium trainer facilities this gives them the flexibility needed to develop champions.

Ciaron Maher Racing stands as a "beacon of excellence" in Australia's training sector, fuelled by unwavering passion, rigorous discipline and innovative approaches. Yet at the heartbeat of their success are the dedicated owners, passionate fans, and steadfast supporters. Keeping you involved and informed is their top priority.

Under the watchful eyes of their expert training team, every horse is well-cared for in the environment best suited to achieving their peak health and performance.

Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou combine decades of elite experience with a modern, highly analytical approach to training. Gerald is one of Australia's most respected horsemen, renowned for developing top-class juveniles and Group performers, while Sterling brings a fresh, detail-driven edge that has strengthened the stable's reputation for consistency and precision.

Together, they operate a streamlined, hands-on program that focuses on athletic development, soundness and placing each horse where it can succeed. Based at Rosehill, the partnership continues to produce metropolitan winners and high-quality carnival runners through their meticulous planning, transparent communication and deep understanding of each horse as an individual.

Owners value their honest feedback, exceptional horsemanship and proven ability to guide horses from their early preparations right through to stakes level.

Robbie rode successfully as a jockey before weight issues forced an early retirement, but he always knew his purpose in life was to succeed as a thoroughbred trainer. His unshakeable desire to succeed at the highest level as a trainer drove him through a long and sometimes difficult journey to the top of the sport, which has seen him feature in the top 10 of the Victorian Trainers' Premiership on numerous occasions.

Griffiths Racing has flourished thanks to the wonderful support of family, friends, staff and clients who have continued to back Robbie's vision for more than two decades. Born into the industry, Robbie rode for training greats such as the late Colin Hayes, Bart Cummings, Lee Freedman and other brilliant horsemen. This provided a strong grounding and helped him outride his claim within two years.

That experience proved to be an ideal springboard for the next phase of his career, beginning when he became stable foreman for Tony Vasil in 1991. After a year with Tony, Robbie travelled to Europe where he was able to observe some of the very best trainers first-hand and expand his knowledge even further. He applied that experience from the moment he gained his trainer's licence in 1991.

After a triumphant career in the saddle, the time was right for Chris Munce to transition into a new role…. Training thoroughbred racehorses. Fuelled by a profound love for the horses, the decision to guide them in their early days as yearlings, to seasoned racehorses became Chris's calling.

The journey from Jockey to Trainer represents more than a mere change in profession, it embodies a passion for nurturing and witnessing the evolution of equine potential. Chris stands at the helm of Munce Racing, with his son Corey recently added to the training ranks. Together they run a dual stable operation on the Gold Coast and their main base of Eagle Farm.

With a career spanning 30 years, Matt Dunn and his team have built a formidable reputation with over 1,200 wins including 10 Group and Listed wins. Based at Murwillumbah on the NSW/QLD border, the stable is ideally located to take full advantage of regional and metropolitan racing from Sydney to Brisbane and everywhere in between.

Their complex has the capacity for 80 horses with a full range of facilities including three full tracks of the Tweed River Jockey Club just down the road. Working with both syndicates and private owners, the stable is committed to training each thoroughbred in a hassle free yet professional environment, with the skilled team dedicated to ensuring your horses reaches its full potential.

Todd Smart has built a boutique stable in Canberra defined by care, consistency, and results. Based at the well-equipped Thoroughbred Park training complex, Todd combines a hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every horse receives the tailored preparation it needs to thrive.

Todd Smart Racing is driven by a simple philosophy: place horses to advantage, develop them patiently, and always do what's right by the animal. It's an approach that has delivered results across both NSW and ACT, with regular success in TAB Highways, Country Cups, and feature races on the country circuit.

With a smaller team, communication and owner engagement are a core part of Todd's stable culture. Whether it's morning trackwork, raceday feedback or progress updates, owners are always kept informed, involved, and valued as part of the journey.

Brett has won the title of New South Wales leading country trainer on 6 occasions (2007, 2008, 2010, 2018, 2019 & 2024) defeating the likes of Paul Perry, Kris Lees and Barbara Joseph. He has also finished sixth in the NSW trainers title behind the likes of Gai Waterhouse and John Hawkes.

Brett leaves nothing to chance, having a superb support staff and after serving a long apprenticeship, he is reaping the rewards of many years of hard work. With his stable of smart horses combined with an exciting crop of up and comers, the future looks bright for Brett Cavanough Racing stables.