Colin Hayes - The Visionary
Colin Hayes AM. O.B.E established Lindsay Park Racing Stable and Stud amongst the magnificent red gums and rolling hills of Barossa Valley, South Australia in 1965. This was a visionary move to take horses away from the traditional training circuit of the city track. But with intuition and a masterful plan, Colin Hayes developed a world-class training complex that today draws accolades from industry experts the world over. An ideal equine environment for breeding and training, it was the foundation of his success and now for the future success of son David.
The Hayes Dynasty - Peter, David and Colin Hayes
Colin Hayes loved horses. In a 43 year career he trained 5,333 winners inc. 524 Group or Listed winners. His wins included two Melbourne Cups, four VRC Derbys, three Cox Plates, three Australian Cups, three Blue Diamonds, four Newmarket Hcps, one Caulfield Cup, one Sydney Cup and the Golden Slipper Stakes.
He established Lindsay Park, a dominant force in Australian racing. Home to some of Australia’s most influential stallions inc.: Without Fear, Zabeel, At Talaq, Jeune and Rory’s Jester. Dedicated to breeding, Colin Hayes with Robert Sangster, initiated the shuttle stallion into Australia. He established Lindsay Park Stud on his Angaston property, a stud that continues to flourish today under the eye of his grandson Sam Hayes.
Colin Hayes retired from training in 1990. Taking over where his dad left off, David Hayes launched his training career with a tirade of winners. Not only did he take Lindsay Park to further heights, but also to the world.
Peter Hayes (Trainer 1996 – 2001) & Tony McEvoy
(Trainer 2001 – 2005)
While in Hong Kong, David’s brother Peter was handed the reins of Lindsay Park. Under Peter’s care the winning momentum continued with Lindsay Park taking four Melbourne Premierships and five Adelaide Premierships until his tragic death in 2001. Long time assistant trainer Tony McEvoy immediately stepped in to train, and took Lindsay Park to a further three Adelaide Premierships and one Melbourne Premiership prior to David returning from Hong Kong.
Trainers Premierships to 1/8/2009
| Location | Colin | Peter | David | Tony | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 27 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 46 |
| Melbourne | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 25 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 2 | |||
| Total | 40 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 73 |
Colin Sydney Hayes AM, O.B.E
- 5333 Winners
- 40 Trainers Premierships
- 97 Group One Winners
- Most Group One Winners in a Season – 13
David Hayes
- 1,289 Winners
- 33 Group One Winners
- 6 Group Winners on Derby Day (3/11/1990)
Peter Hayes
- 1,248 Winners
- 9 Trainers Premierships
- 13 Group One Winners
Tony McEvoy
- 928 Winners
- 5 Trainers Premierships
- 42 Winners in December 2002 - Equaling Lindsay Park best ever month.
- 164 Winners from August 1, 2002 until January 31, 2002 - Lindsay Parks best ever start to a racing season. Previous record was 154 in 1984/85 (CS Hayes).
- Leading Trainer in Victoria and South Australia (as at July, 2003)
- 3 Group One Winners