People - Thoroughbreds from thorough breeders.

Success belongs to those who build upon their strengths and without question, one of our greatest strengths lies in the dedication of our staff. We are incredibly grateful to this wonderful team, which brings commitment, care and passion.

Sam Hayes

Managing Director & Principal

Following five years in the wine industry Sam returned to Lindsay Park in 2001. After working for his Uncle in Sales & Marketing, Sam assumed the role of Managing Director in 2005 after purchasing an interest in the Stud.

Louis Le Metayer

Client Relations Manager

Louis has been with Lindsay Park since 2005. Originally from France, where he worked as a thoroughbred auctioneer, Louis has worked with horses throughout Europe, USA and South Africa. During the stud season, Louis is now the primary contact for broodmare owners.

Madalen Baltussen

Reproductive Vet

Our 2-IC to Lindsay Park’s Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Campbell Baker, Maddy is an excellent communicator who cares for all the mares, foals and stallions in our care. Her personal goal is to make sure each mare on the farm is given every chance of getting in-foal.

Greg Thomas

Administration Manager

Greg Thomas is the backbone of our administration. He handles all our bloodstock paperwork and everything from stallion bookings to insurance; transport to sale entries. If you want to know anything, you know you can always call Greg.

David Storton

Operations Manager

David has been with us since 1984, which is a mark of his commitment to Lindsay Park. A genuine hard-worker, he is one of the most accomplished hands-on horsemen in Australia. He’s been personally entrusted with all our premier stallions for the last 15 years, which bespeaks our trust.

Dean Elliott

Marketing & Administration Assistant

Dean joined Lindsay Park in 2006, coming from a racing background in Victoria. He has been with the Lindsay Park team since 2006 and assists with marketing, promotions, public relations and administration.

Peter Burke

Assistant Manager

As a member of the senior management team and with particular focus on staff, Yearling preparation and care of foals, Peter joined Lindsay Park Stud late last year as our first Assistant Manager. He brings a wealth of experience with him, having worked for Coolmore Australia and Reavill Farm in Sydney, and most recently as Yearling manager at Brooklyn Lodge.

Boo Harvey

Administration & Marketing Assistant

Boo is the most recent addition to the team at Lindsay Park Stud. Originally from the Hay Planes in New South Wales, Boo gained a diverse experienced in the thoroughbred industry riding out for Luca Cumani in Newmarket, pre-training with Ed Peate in Chantilly and working as a Bloodstock Assistant in the UK.

Lindsay Park Stud Board Members

Darren Thomas

Darren Thomas is the Managing Director of leading South Australian meat processor T&R Pastoral, which like Lindsay Park Stud, is a wholly owned Australian family business. He has a deep passion for Breeding and Racing, and in 2008 purchased a share in Lindsay Park Stud in partnership with Sam Hayes. As a Director of the company, Darren's business acumen and knowledge of the thoroughbred industry will be pivotal to our future growth.