Ciaron Maher (born 27 May 1981) is an Australian, Melbourne Cup winning, horse trainer. He grew up on his parents' dairy farm situated at Winslow, a town near Warrnambool, where he spent time around horses from a young age. For a few years, Maher rode as a jockey until the age of 23 when he was forced to quit riding due to his growing weight.[2]

Ciaron Maher
OccupationHorse trainer
Born (1981-05-27) 27 May 1981 (age 43)[1]
Career winnings$126,743,228[a][2]
Career wins30 Group 1 wins[a][2]
1693 career wins[a][2]
Major racing wins
2022 Melbourne Cup - Gold Trip
Website
https://www.ciaronmaher.com.au

Suspension from racing

edit

From the 9 October 2017, Maher was suspended from racing for 6 months and fined $75,000 after pleading guilty to "conduct prejudicial to the image, interests or welfare of racing". Racing stewards alleged that Maher failed to report suspicions he had regarding conman Peter Foster's ownership of horses Azkadellia, Hart, Loveable Rogue and Mr Simples.[3]

Group 1 winners

edit

Maher has achieved over 30 group one wins[a] which include:[4]

Race Horse Year
A J Moir Stakes Coolangatta 2022
Australian Derby Explosive Jack 2021[5]
Australian Derby Hitotsu 2022
Australian Guineas Hitotsu 2022
Caulfield Cup Jameka 2016[6]
Caulfield Cup Duke De Sessa 2024[7]
Coolmore Classic Lighthouse 2022
Doomben 10,000 Bella Nipotina 2024[8]
Doomben Cup Kenedna 2019
The Everest Bella Nipotina 2024[9]
The Goodwood Royal Merchant 2023
H E Tancred Stakes Sir Dragonet 2021
Memsie Stakes Snapdancer 2022
Manikato Stakes Loving Gaby 2019
Manikato Stakes Bella Nipotina 2022[10]
Melbourne Cup Gold Trip 2022[11]
Oakleigh Plate Marabi 2022
Queen of the Turf Stakes Kenedna 2019
Robert Sangster Stakes Snapdancer 2022
South Australian Derby Explosive Jack 2021[12]
Sydney Cup Etah James 2020[13]
Sydney Cup Explosive Jack 2023[14]
Tattersall's Tiara Bella Nipotina 2024[15]
Turnbull Stakes Smokin' Romans 2022
Turnbull Stakes Gold Trip 2023[16]
Victoria Derby Hitotsu 2021
W. S. Cox Plate Sir Dragonet 2020
William Reid Stakes Loving Gaby 2020
Manikato Stakes Southport Tycoon 2024

Notes

edit
  1. ^ a b c d As of 1 November 2022.

Reference list

edit
  1. ^ McNamara, Mark (13 April 2022). "Part 15: 2010-2017 - Young Guns". country racing. RACING.COM. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Trainer Profile". RACING.COM. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  3. ^ Schlink, Leo (25 September 2017). "Ciaron Maher cops six months and $75,000 fine in ownership row". Herald Sun. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Horse Trainer Profile". Racing and Sports. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  6. ^ "BMW Caulfield Cup - Race 8". RACING.COM. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Star trainer Ciaron Maher claims stunning double with victories in The Everest and Caulfield Cup". 19 October 2024 – via www.abc.net.au.
  8. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  9. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  10. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  11. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  12. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  13. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  14. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  15. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  16. ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.