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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| Northfire | Jun 06, 2026 | 6 - Maiden Plate | Tamworth | Field | ||
| Tough Guy | Jun 09, 2026 | 1 - Arrowfield Benchmark 82 Handicap | Scone | Field | ||
Acceptances |
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| Winged | Jun 07, 2026 | 03:25 PM | 5 - Gulgong Gold Cup | Gulgong | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
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| Tigella | Apr 25, 2026 | 1 - Cliff Wright Motors / Edwards Coaches / Forty Wi | Armidale | 0.40 | Angel Brennan |
| Tough Guy | Mar 17, 2026 | 6 - Jock's Hire Country Boosted (bm66) | Moree | 1.10 | Izzy Neale |
| Tough Guy | Feb 13, 2026 | 8 - Greg 'papa' Milgate Memorial (bm66) | Tamworth | 1.10 | A Bullock |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
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| Northfire | Jun 02, 2026 | 3 - Gwydir Mdn Plate | Moree | 2 | 0.50 | Clayton Gallagher |
| Eezitosort | Jun 02, 2026 | 1 - My Moree Mdn Plate | Moree | 2 | 4.60 | D Northey |
| Super Sioux | Jun 02, 2026 | 7 - David Marshall Plumbing (bm58) | Moree | 3 | 0.60 | Juliet Partridge |
| Tigella | May 24, 2026 | 2 - Cool Blue Ice Showcase Hcp | Gunnedah | 9 | 7.00 | Donovan Dillon |
| Tough Guy | May 24, 2026 | 9 - Courthouse Hotel Gunnedah Showcase Lightning Hcp | Gunnedah | 4 | 1.50 | Clayton Gallagher |
| Northfire | May 11, 2026 | 3 - John 'mouse' Sinclair Mdn Plate | Quirindi | 10 | 12.10 | Clayton Gallagher |
| Tigella | May 02, 2026 | 2 - (bm45) | Binnaway | 3 | 1.80 | Juliet Partridge |
| Northfire | Apr 28, 2026 | 2 - Disability & Aged Care Services Country Boosted | Quirindi | 2 | 3.50 | Clayton Gallagher |
| Tigella | Apr 25, 2026 | 1 - Cliff Wright Motors / Edwards Coaches / Forty Wi | Armidale | 1 | 0.40 | Angel Brennan |
| Zampano | Apr 24, 2026 | 4 - Concrete Industry Supplies - John Clift Memorial | Tamworth | 7 | 2.20 | Liberty Smyth |
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