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 | |
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Weights |
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| Winged | Dec 16, 2025 | 1 - Country Boosted Benchmark 66 Handicap | Beaumont | Field | ||
| Winged | Dec 16, 2025 | 2 - Benchmark 58 Handicap | Beaumont | Field | ||
Acceptances |
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| Super Sioux | Dec 15, 2025 | 04:50 PM | 6 - Kempsey Race Club Committee (bm74) | Kempsey | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
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| Winged | Dec 06, 2025 | 5 - Pryde's Easifeed Country Boosted (bm58) | Gunnedah | 4.60 | G Spokes |
| Winged | Oct 04, 2025 | 4 - Hcp (c1) | Bundarra | 1.10 | C J Hillier |
| Tough Guy | Jul 27, 2025 | 4 - Acorp Country Boosted Hcp (c1) | Muswellbrook | 2.60 | A Bullock |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiku Star | Dec 06, 2025 | 6 - Courthouse Hotel Gunnedah (bm58) | Gunnedah | 2 | 0.10 | G Spokes |
| Winged | Dec 06, 2025 | 5 - Pryde's Easifeed Country Boosted (bm58) | Gunnedah | 1 | 4.60 | G Spokes |
| Super Sioux | Nov 22, 2025 | 8 - Nationwide Auto Jack'ed 4x4 (bm64) | Gosford | 4 | 2.70 | C Reith |
| Haiku Star | Nov 09, 2025 | 6 - Guyra Hotel (bm58) | Armidale | 3 | 0.20 | G Spokes |
| Winged | Nov 04, 2025 | 4 - (bm50) | Tamworth | 3 | 2.10 | Nick Palmer |
| Super Sioux | Oct 31, 2025 | 6 - Jackson Built (bm66) | Moree | 3 | 1.80 | Izzy Neale |
| Winged | Oct 31, 2025 | 4 - Moree Mile Hcp (c2) | Moree | 6 | 2.90 | Leeshelle Small |
| Haiku Star | Oct 26, 2025 | 5 - Coonabarabran Bowling Club Cup Day Showcase Spri | Coonabarabran | 5 | 4.50 | Leeshelle Small |
| Intafocus | Oct 25, 2025 | 2 - Thunderbolt Equine Vet In Memory Of Justin Blanc | Armidale | 7 | 5.40 | Shannen Llewellyn |
| Winged | Oct 18, 2025 | 5 - Qube Agri Narromine Dandy Cup (bm50) | Narromine | 3 | 2.00 | Leeshelle Small |
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