Trainer Profile

Pat Carey

Pat began working with Melbourne Cup winning trainer John Meagher from the age of 12 and continued with him to the age of 28.

Whilst with John Pat gained enormous experience in all varied aspects of the racing industry including stints with Dave O'Sullivan (now retired) who at the time was a leading Trainer in New Zealand and is still a Prominent Racing Family. Also working along side Mike Moroney and Paul O’Sullivan. Whilst with John, Pat was commissioned and had the responsibility to speck buy horses in England, Ireland and France for a prominent racing identity in Melbourne which resulted in the purchase of horses such as Nayrizi and Drought.

Pat travelled to Korea and other destinations for prominent Bloodstock Agent Bryan Muschialli on numerous occasions. Bryan was a founding client for Pat and currently has shares in the ownership of 3 horses at our "Epsom Lodge" training complex.

In 1989 Pat married John's sister Cheryl and attained his own training licence. Together they invested in their own property using the facilities at Epsom located in Mordialloc. During which Pat enjoyed fruitful success with horses such as MAGGIES DAY, SCORCH THE TURF, WILKINSON, and more particularly KING SPIRIT, who won his first two races on the trot at Flemington including a stakes race, running an unlucky fourth, beaten a length in the Sires Produce. He was then promptly sold to Hong Kong and raced as HELENE STAR, a hugely successful horse winning the Hong Kong Bowl and went on to become Hong Kong Horse of the Year.

Following the closure of the Epsom Training Facility, Pat leased "Huntly Lodge" and trained from Flemington with great success, producing horses such as THONG CLASSIC, winner of the Moonee Valley Cup, VARSILAYOS (Ballarat Cup), MANGO DAIQUIRI (unlucky 4th in the Crown Oaks beaten a half length).and favourites such as Trifold, Camp Kalani, and Kelthorpe

In 2005 Pat & Cheryl decided it was time to move on. From a leasing situation they purchased their own property, choosing Mornington as the ideal Training Centre to complement Pat’s Training Style. "Epsom Lodge" Training Complex, is a private stable, situated 200 metres from the race course. With three children, Shaun, Mark and Mandy along with Cheryl who is Pat's right hand man, and brothers Paul and David, children Mark, Mandy,and Shaun the Carey team is a real family affair.

Patrick Carey Racing has built up a strong team and a loyal client base. Having a "hands on” approach enables Pat and Cheryl to ensure their clients are included and are an integral part of the training program of their horse.

In the short time Pat has been training at Mornington the stable has enjoyed great success with a win during the 2007 Melbourne Cup Carnival snapping up their first Group 1. Winning the Oaks with ARAPAHO MISS and running fourth with ROYALE HARMONY. The stable has enjoyed many other metropolitan and provincial wins along the way with horses such as CANDYVALE, PRETTY PENNY, more recently UTILITY, ATTRTION, ARAZAMATAZ and COURTNEY

The success of the Club, the tier 1 training facility and the redevelopment plans, all were contributing factors in the decision to make the move, not to mention the idyllic surrounds Mornington has to offer.

The Carey's have a saying “Seaside Village atmosphere, boutique  restaurants with City access"

Pat is well respected within the Industry, among owners and peers alike. Attending regular Industry meetings and is an integral part of the Australian Trainers Association, also helping mould the careers of apprentices Lucas Dowson (now retired) Rhys McLeod and Sally Wynn, all of whom made the transition and have gone on to become successful senior riders. The stable also has a good association with other senior jockeys including, Steven King, Corey Brown, Mark Pegus, Mark Zahra and Peter Meretens all of whom are regular riders for our team of horses.

Above all, Patrick Carey has the confidence, resources and the back up of a personal support team that he knows will ensure ongoing success in the future for both horse and clients.

"PREPARATION, PLANNING, PATIENCE AND THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT ARE ALL VITAL INGREDIENTS FOR THE WELL BEING AND SUCCESS OF THE HORSE"

Pat Carey
Pat Carey