OUR STORY

JOHN O’SHEA

EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY & VALUE

With 28 Group 1 wins to his name, John O’Shea numbers amongst Sydney racing’s elite trainers. 

After celebrating his very first Group 1 win in 2002 with Shot Of Thunder in the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield, he went on to enjoy success at the highest level, training top class gallopers Charge Forward, Foxwedge and Racing To Win.

His growing reputation resulted in John being offered the prestigious position of Head Trainer at Godolphin in 2014. During the next three year in this role, he celebrated more than 550 winners, including 10 Group 1 victories with the likes of Astern, It’s Somewhat and Exosphere.

In August 2017 John returned to the public training ranks, establishing John O’Shea Racing’s stable at Randwick, where he has made it his mission to work with a great team, loyal owners and quality horses. The success of the Randwick operation led, in 2021, to the addition of a second stable located in the beautiful Glen Haven property in Hawkesbury.

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JOHN O'SHEA RACING

GROUP ONE WINNERS TO DATE

YEARHORSERACETRACK
2021Lion's RoarRandwick GuineasRandwick
2017It's SomewhatDoncaster HcpRandwick
2016AsternGolden RoseRosehill
2016HaurakiEpsom HcpRandwick
2016HartnellTurnbull StksFlemington
2016HollerCanterbury StksRandwick
2015ExosphereGolden RoseRosehill
2015Magic HurricaneThe MetropolitanRandwick
2015HartnellTancred StksRosehill
2015ContributerChipping Norton StksWarwick Farm
2015ContributerRanvet StksRosehill
2015HartnellThe BMWRosehill
2012Sea SirenManikatos StksMoonee Valley
2012FoxwedgeWilliam Reid StksMoonee Valley
2012Sea SirenDoomben 10,000Doomben
2010ZabrasiveRosehill GuineasRosehill
2010JessicabeelSydney CupRandwick
2008Racing to WinAll Aged StksRandwick
2006Racing to WinGeorge Main StksRandwick
2006Racing to WinEpsom HcpRandwick
2006Racing to WinGeorge RyderRosehill
2006Racing to WinDoncaster HcpRandwick
2006Reigning to WinT.J. Smith QltyEagle Farm
2005Change ForwardThe GalaxyRandwick
2004Private SteerAll Aged StksRandwick
2004Private SteerDoncaster HcpRandwick
2003BeduoinThe MetropolitanRandwick
2003Private SteerStradbroke HcpEagle Farm
2002Shot of ThunderToorak HcpCaulifield

Facilities

With two locations, at Randwick and Hawkesbury, John O’Shea Racing offers both the convenience and the capacity to train your horses to reach their full potential.

At Randwick we are blessed with wonderful facilities for training racehorses to the highest of their ability. Our stable consists of 50 boxes with a private treadmill, swimming pool, sand gallop, a state of the art Polytrack gallop and multiple grass tracks maintained to the highest level. The complex is located just a short drive to the beach at Botany, which is regularly used by the stable to both aid with recovery and as a revitalising ‘day out’ for the horses.

Our second stable, at Hawkesbury Racecourse, consists of 25 boxes, and offers further facilities to complement our Randwick complex. Based at the Glenn Haven property, one of the premier stabling facilities in NSW, it has turn out paddocks, day yards, a Polytrack and off-track trail rides, as well as access to a treadmill and pool. Providing a safe and relaxed environment, it is well suited to horses that can be overwhelmed by the busier environment of Randwick.

OUR TEAM

IT TAKES THE BEST TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR RACEHORSE

Staff at O’Shea’s are renowned for their loyalty and great work ethic. From track work in the mornings to daily grooming, their dedication to bringing out the best in every horse reflects the same level of care that has been the cornerstone of John’s own success over the years.

Tom Charlton

Alex Maher

Bella Fourer

Dr Caroline Foote

Tom Charlton

Assistant Trainer/Racing Manager Tom is well respected in the racing and breeding industry having a thorough knowledge and background. Hailing from Marlborough, Whiltshire and the son of successful British trainer, Roger Charlton. Tom commenced with John O’Shea Racing in January 2019. A keen form analyst Tom is a valuable asset and member of the John O’Shea Racing Team.

Alex Maher

Head Foreman/Randwick Stable. Award winning Sydney Strapper of the Year 2018-2019 Alex grew up with a strong racing background, her father Peter Maher is trainer at Wodonga and her grandfather Jack was a successful trainer in the Victorian region in the 70’s.  Alex cemented her strong working relationship with John working for Godolphin. When John left Godolphin, Alex soon followed and helped establish the Randwick stable where she remains an integral part of the team.

Alex goes above and beyond her duties to ensure the stable runs smoothly and efficiently and the horses are well cared for.

Bella Fourer

Office Manager. Bella was previously employed by both Ron Quinton and the Cummings family. Her knowledge of accounting and business systems and the inner working of a leading stable is second to none.

With a willingness to add value to the business through the highest quality of service, Bella is an integral and much loved part of the team.

Dr Caroline Foote

Caroline is the bee’s knees to having a healthy and successful horse. Her nutritional advice for horse growth, development, and performance is why she is in high demand for horse trainers. Caroline’s research improves horse performance while reducing disease risk through improved nutritional and management strategies. Dr. Caroline Foote has many credentials such as: Doctor of Philosophy (University of Sydney), Masters of Applied Science (University of Queensland) and, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Honours (University of Sydney). Caroline’s high work ethic is not unnoticed by staff, owners, and trainers as her efforts are reciprocated in the horses’ efforts daily.