Melissa Dennett was born to be a thoroughbred trainer.
After years working with the horses and running the stable of the highly regarded Leon Davies it was only a matter of time before Melissa set up her own training business. As stable foreman for 7 years under the tutelage of Leon Davies in Tamworth, as well as working with Gai Waterhouse for 5 years whilst at school, Melissa has had just the right mix of education and experience to establish her own training operation.
What We Offer.
Melissa is based in Tamworth and loves the relaxed country environment. With 16 horses in the barn Melissa says she has the time to work with each horse on an individual basis to work out what makes each one tick. Riding her own track work is another edge Melissa holds over some of the bigger stables. Being able to feel how they’re progressing throughout their preparations is something that can’t be underestimated.
Our Mission.
Melissa has a team of four dedicated staff members who know each and every horse inside out and having just a small operation means Melissa remains very much hands on with everything on and off the track. Melissa believes patience, being hands on and placing horses well is the key to her success. Melissa has great admiration for Peter Snowden and the way he meticulously places his horses, and this is something she is going to strive to achieve in her own operation.
Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acceptances |
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| Winged | Aug 05, 2025 | 03:10 PM | 5 - Mannion Drilling Country Boosted Hcp (c1) | Gunnedah | Field | |
| Winged | Aug 07, 2025 | 03:20 PM | 7 - Happy Birthday Kim Powell (bm66) | Tamworth | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tough Guy | Jul 27, 2025 | 4 - Acorp Country Boosted Hcp (c1) | Muswellbrook | 2.60 | A Bullock |
| Super Sioux | Jul 22, 2025 | 4 - Infrabuild Steel Centre Tamworth (bm66) | Moree | 0.60 | Izzy Neale |
| Tough Guy | Jul 04, 2025 | 1 - Dutton Electrical Mdn Plate | Tamworth | 3.90 | A Bullock |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tough Guy | Jul 27, 2025 | 4 - Acorp Country Boosted Hcp (c1) | Muswellbrook | 1 | 2.60 | A Bullock |
| Super Sioux | Jul 22, 2025 | 4 - Infrabuild Steel Centre Tamworth (bm66) | Moree | 1 | 0.60 | Izzy Neale |
| Winged | Jul 22, 2025 | 5 - Nufarm Australia Hcp (c1) | Moree | 8 | 5.20 | Siena Grima |
| Tough Guy | Jul 04, 2025 | 1 - Dutton Electrical Mdn Plate | Tamworth | 1 | 3.90 | A Bullock |
| Super Sioux | Jun 23, 2025 | 2 - The Courthouse Hotel (bm58) | Narromine | 1 | 0.10 | Izzy Neale |
| Takanakuy | Jun 14, 2025 | 5 - Walgett Cup | Walgett | 4 | 4.10 | Billy Cray |
| Takanakuy | Jun 08, 2025 | 5 - Gulgong Cup | Gulgong | 5 | 2.10 | Siena Grima |
| Takanakuy | May 20, 2025 | 7 - 2tm Sports Show (bm66) | Tamworth | 7 | 2.90 | Izzy Neale |
| Zampano | May 20, 2025 | 7 - 2tm Sports Show (bm66) | Tamworth | 1 | 0.70 | A Bullock |
| Zampano | Apr 26, 2025 | 3 - Tab Highway Hcp (c3) | Royal Randwick | 4 | 2.70 | Ashley Morgan |
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