Trainer Profile

Michael Moroney

Mike started learning his trade at the early age of 16, under the tutelage of top New Zealand trainer Dave O'Sullivan and gained a foothold in the training ranks from an initial partnership with the famous mentor, taking the position as Dave O'Sullivan's foreman.

After 6 successful years Mike was sent for a 6 week working holiday to Melbourne with Angus Amanasco, where Mike observed another master in the trade.

Mike Returned to New Zealand to train alongside Dave for the 1981-82 racing season , the 82-83 season saw Mike branch out on his own. This move bought about Mikes' attainment within the racing industry, and to date Mike has been among the leading trainers for almost two decades in New Zealand.

After 18 years Mike decided he would take on Australian Racing, moving to Morphettville in 1999. Mike spent two and a half years in Adelaide before moving to his well-appointed Flemington base.

Mike has quickly forged his way to the top of the Victorian scene, the proof is among his host of achievements including 40 Group One wins, two New Zealand training premierships with a top five finish on 16 occasions and the acclaimed Fred Hoysted Award for training excellence in Victoria at only his third full season in the state.

Michael numbers victories at all ends of the Group One spectrum, two-year-olds in the Blue Diamond Stakes, Ford Diamond Stakes (twice) and Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes, classic three-year-olds in the New Zealand Derby (three times), New Zealand 1000 Guineas, New Zealand 2000 Guineas, New Zealand Oaks, South Australian Oaks, VATC 1000 Guineas, Spring Champion Stakes and Victoria Derby (twice), top sprinters in the Railway and Telegraph Handicaps and high class stayers in the Melbourne and Wellington Cups.

The Flemington and Matamata stables compliment each other, the former allowing increased prizemoney opportunities for the latter's graduates.

Facilities

Michael Moroney Stables Flemington VIC

Located in amongst picturesque gardens, and on Flemington Racecourse, Mike Moroney Stables is the perfect home to train your horse.

Comprising of 50 boxes, with access to Flemington's state of the art training facilities which include:

Use of the Swimming Pool facilities for all Horses
Use of Walking Machines
Use of the Sand Roll
Access to 8 Flemington Training Tracks
Access to weekly jump outs on grass
River Access - A relaxing walk for the Horses

Staff work tirelessly to ensure that the best possible attention is given to each individual horse, with specialist attention such as Farriers, Equine Vets, Equine dentist, Equine Physio and Chriopractors visiting the stable daily to ensure all our horses are given the best possible care.


Michael Moroney Stables New Zealand


Ballymore Stables' New Zealand base at Matamata remains a vital component in the outstanding success of Michael Moroney's Australasian training empire.

Ballymore NZ has had a hand in many of the Australian stable's major wins including classic winners to date Eskimo Queen (2007 Queensland Oaks), Monaco Consul (2009 Victoria Derby) and Brazilian Pulse (2010 Victoria Oaks). The stable is diligently managed by Michael's Training Partner Andrew Clarken, who is backed by leading Bloodstock Consultant Paul Moroney, a former Training Partner, as New Zealand Racing Manager and an Irish recruit via the Flemington stable, Stephen O'Neill, as Assistant Trainer.

Visit the Ballymore NZ web site at www.ballymoreracing.co.nz

Michael Moroney's Group 1 Success

BRAZILIAN PULSE (NZ)
Crown Oaks

MONACO CONSUL (NZ)
AAMI Victorian Derby
Inglis Spring Champion Stakes

ESKIMO QUEEN
Coolmore Classic

XCELLENT
4 Group 1's


TRUE JEWELS
Blue Diamond

BREW
Melbourne Cup