TRAINERS PROFILE: GERALD RYAN & STIRLING ALEXIOU
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Gerald Ryan was a former top jockey and has vast experience as a trainer also preparing feature race winners.
Considered by most as not only one of the best trainers, but one of the best horseman in Australia. Above all Gerald Ryan has trained many racehorse’s to Group One success including TRAPEZE ARTIST (Golden Rose, TJ Smith, All Age Stakes), SNITZEL (Oakleigh Plate), MELITO (TJ Smith, BTC Winter Stakes), HURRICANE SKY (Blue Diamond Stakes, AJC All Aged Stakes), CLANGALANG (AJC Derby, Epson Handicap), SNITZELAND (VRC Lighting), MON MEKKI (Queensland Oaks), PAINT (Blue Diamond), ARCTIC SCENT (Caulfield Cup, Queensland Oaks) and RECURRING (ARC Railway Stakes).
Furthermore Gerald Ryan has successfully trained many horses that have stood at stud. Sires including SNITZEL, RUBICK, ROTHESAY and TIME OF WAR.
Gerald Ryan has also won the Brisbane Trainers’ premiership, South East Trainers’ premiership (twice). Similarly finished in the top 5 of the Melbourne trainers’ premiership on 3 occasions and has been in the top 10 of the Sydney trainers’ premiership 6 out of the past 7 years.
“One of the most important aspects of training is placing the horses where they can win” – Gerald Ryan.
Recent Highlights and Successes Thoroughbred Shares
| Feature Race | Year | Course | Class | Dist | Horse |
| ESKIMO PRINCE STAKES | 2021 | RAND | 3 OPEN G3 | 1200 | PELTZER |
| WIDDEN STAKES | 2021 | RHIL | 2F OPEN G3 | 1100 | MALLORY |
| BONDI STAKES | 2020 | RAND | 3 OPEN | 1600 | PELTZER |
| STAN FOX STAKES | 2020 | RAND | 3 OPEN G2 | 1500 | PELTZER |
Current Season Statistics
As of 21st March 2021
| Season | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) |
| 2020/21 | 50 | 17.80% | 77 | 45.20% | 281 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Training Facilities
- Gerald Ryan has 74 state of the art stables on course at Rosehill Gardens.
- Rosehill Gardens has state of the art facilities to train, including two ten horse walkers, 50 metre swimming pool, and 5 training tracks to choose from plus special access to the course proper once a week.
- Our philosophy is to ensure that the best possible care and attention is given to each individual horse. Our horses’ well being is important to us and they are provided with expert care and service when needed from our local vets, farrier, dentist and equine physiotherapists.