“Heading along to the yearling sales is seriously something every single person with even a passing interest in racing should do.”
What does your Fred profile say?
I love racing because it attracts all sorts of different people and it's seriously the best way to network/met people, on any given day at the track you never know who you are going to meet.
Everyone has a story about getting into racing - what's yours?
I used to just be a Spring Carnival racegoer like a lot of people, but through an ex girlfriend I started going regularly to Flemington as she and her parents were VRC members. This was before I purchased my first racing members at Moonee Valley where I was lucky enough to also work during the 2014 Cox Plate Carnival in a media/communications role.
What's been your most memorable experience as a racegoer so far?
It would have to have being at Moonee Valley for all four of Winx's Cox Plate wins, it was an electric experience each and every time.
If you could own any horse in the world (past or present) which one would it be?
Would have loved to have a share in Black Caviar because of how she raised the profile of racing and introduced a lot of new people to the sport.
How did you get involved with Viddora? And what was it like being an honorary owner?
I was introduced to trainer Lloyd Kennewell and his father Gary at the Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale by a mutual friend, we immediately hit it off then one thing led to another with me lining up on big race days to get a table for owners/friends etc. It was a huge thrill being an honorary owner, none more so than when Viddora won the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley when I absolutely lost my marbles celebrating on national television.
What do you love about attending yearling sales?
Heading along to the yearling sales is seriously something every single person with even a passing interest in racing should do. I love heading along because it's a great way to learn about breeding pedigrees and bloodlines along with being a great opportunity to network with studs/breeders etc.
Which horses are you connected to on the Fred App and why?
The main one I am connected to is Aristia because I know all the First Light Racing crew and was absolutely thrilled for them when they won the Oaks during Melbourne Cup week; have fond memories of celebrating with them post race on the rooftop at Flemington.
