David Payne

Trainer of 107 Group 1 Winners, David Payne moved to Australia from his native South Africa in 2002, without any horses, wanting to make a new start.

Since then David has become one of the most respected trainers in the tough Sydney market and has in the past held a position in the top 5 metropolitan trainers.

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Telephone:0412 651 505
Office number:+61 2 9969 1382



Third Group 1 for Montefilia

Montefilia erased any doubt about her ability to run out a strong 2400m when she scored a fighting win in Saturday’s $750,000 Group 1 Heineken Metropolitan at Randwick.

Plenty Of Love For Our American Pharoah Colt

We secured a striking colt by Coolmore's US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale - come and join us in the thrill of racehorse ownership!

Second Group 1 Win In The Last Seven Days For Montefilia

Kermadec Filly Montefilia Adds Spring Champions Stakes To Her Flight Stakes Victory

Thursday, 6 August 2026 - Gosford

2. SHAMROCK JOINERY MIDWAY HCP (C1)1600m 13:05 1. Proxima Dea (4) C Schofield  59

Saturday, 8 August 2026 - Royal Randwick

1. MIDWAY (BM72) HANDICAP1100m 11:30 10. Bangkok Hottie (12) C Schofield  55
3. PRECISE AIR (BM72) HANDICAP1400m 12:40 3. Persian Wonder (1) Tommy Berry  57
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