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discover
the 
magic

Where care for the horse and

attention to detail is key

ABOUT DAVID VANDYKE

David Vandyke has established a reputation as one of Australia's most talented horse men.

David takes great pride in preparing his horses with a hands-on approach – and that philosophy has proven to be a winning formula, with David continually recording one of the best strike rates in Australia season after season.

READ MORE ABOUT THE VANDYKE RACING SUCCESS STORY

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David Vandyke - The Gift

David Vandyke - The Gift

the STARS OF THE SHOW

QLD Horse of the Year 2017
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yankee 
rose

A talented and versatile mare who won Group 1 races from 1400m (Sires Produce Stakes) to 2000m (Spring Champion Stakes). One of her career highlights was running third to the great WINX in the Cox Plate as a 3YO.

ALLIGATOR
BLOOD

A multiple stakes winner who David guided to 9 wins from his first 11 starts, including victory in the G1 Australian Guineas.

gypsy
goddess

Crowned the Australian 3YO filly of the year and the QLD 3YO of the Year after a breakthrough season which included triumph in the Group 1 Qld Oaks

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"For me it's not all about winning a Group 1 or dollars and cents.

 

 I get satisfaction winning wherever I place a horse.

If it wins, it's a gift."

- David Vandyke

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“I class David as more than a trainer ... He has the experience and superb ability to train thoroughbred athletes to achieve their maximum outcome.

 

"He cares for and knows his horses backwards, the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of every horse under his care. He is as good as any horse whisperer that you can get”

- Kevin Maloney (Chairman of Segenhoe Stud)

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