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.
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takanakuy | Apr 12, 2025 | 4 - (bm58) | Warialda | 1.70 | Izzy Neale |
| Super Sioux | Apr 01, 2025 | 5 - Wests Entertainment Group (bm58) | Tamworth | 1.10 | Shannen Llewellyn |
| Haiku Star | Mar 09, 2025 | 8 - Kce Civil Contractors Showcase (bm58) | Tamworth | 0.40 | Siena Grima |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zampano | Apr 26, 2025 | 3 - Tab Highway Hcp (c3) | Royal Randwick | 4 | 2.70 | Ashley Morgan |
| Super Sioux | Apr 24, 2025 | 8 - Elite Sand & Soil - John Clift Memorial Showcase | Tamworth | 6 | 2.50 | Shannen Llewellyn |
| Takanakuy | Apr 24, 2025 | 8 - Elite Sand & Soil - John Clift Memorial Showcase | Tamworth | 2 | 0.40 | Siena Grima |
| Takanakuy | Apr 12, 2025 | 4 - (bm58) | Warialda | 1 | 1.70 | Izzy Neale |
| Super Sioux | Apr 01, 2025 | 5 - Wests Entertainment Group (bm58) | Tamworth | 1 | 1.10 | Shannen Llewellyn |
| Zampano | Mar 28, 2025 | 4 - Denbrook Thoroughbreds Showcase Hcp (c2) | Muswellbrook | 3 | 2.90 | Mitchell Bell |
| Super Sioux | Mar 15, 2025 | 6 - Boggabri Rsl (bm50) | Gunnedah | 2 | 1.00 | Nick Palmer |
| Haiku Star | Mar 09, 2025 | 8 - Kce Civil Contractors Showcase (bm58) | Tamworth | 1 | 0.40 | Siena Grima |
| Takanakuy | Mar 01, 2025 | 5 - Warren Services Club (bm58) | Warren | 5 | 5.50 | Clayton Gallagher |
| Winged | Feb 27, 2025 | 5 - Rod Watt Hcp (c1) | Armidale | 9 | 4.50 | Shannen Llewellyn |
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