aaron_bain | Aaron Bain Our Team

Aaron was born into the sport of horse racing, attending his very first race meeting at two days old.

A lifetime love for and association with horses, growing up in the harness racing industry as part of a family involvement - initially being a reinsman and then a trainer based at Gawler in South Australia.

His vision and passion for harness racing led to the formation of Aaron Bain Racing, with Aaron having hands-on engagement in what has become an ever-expanding training and ownership enterprise with interests in horses across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

His ambition from the outset has been to develop an expansive ownership community, now known as the ABR Family.

Aaron has taken this vision into the thoroughbred racing industry, having launched a racing stable in 2022 which now has an ever-increasing ownership  base and occupies one of South Australia’s most iconic racing properties at Angaston Park (formerly Lindsay Park).

Ned joined Aaron Bain Racing as stable foreman in 2021, with the vision of launching the Thoroughbred operation in early 2022, officially becoming co-trainer with Aaron at the start of the 23/24 Season.

With 7 years’ experience at Ciaron Maher Racing, on his CV prior to joining ABR, Ned brings a wealth of knowledge to the team having seen Ciaron Maher, grow from one barn at Flemington to the powerhouse they are today.

Ned takes a very hands on approach, reflecting his passion for the industry, and his love for the horse and getting the best out of each individual athlete.

 

Amy overseas the Administration team ensuring the day to day operation can run efficiently, while the business behind the scenes drives and supports the growth.

While running the family business, and raising a young family with Aaron (the future of ABR), Amy has been a key-driver in the growth and development of ABR, overseeing the administrative arm of the ever-expanding business.

Amy will be the one sending emails at all hours of the day, and seen at the majority of race meetings and our events, ensuring the experience for all is first class, and everyone feels part of the ABR Family.

Peter, father of Aaron, has spent three decades in harness racing as a trainer and driver, in his earlier years, forging a path for Aaron to create ABR today, supporting their own family dynasty in racing.

Playing a key role with ABR as a hands-on traveling foreman for the harness racing operation, ensuring the high performance and expectations the stable pursue.

Peter will often be see, doing countless laps on the racehorses or the education of young horses on the training track, and then attending race meetings on the front line with the horses.

 

Will joined ABR at the start of 2023 to lead a growth in the quality of stable acquisitions.

With a passion for high performance to include data analysis and form, Will spends countless hours measuring horses performance through the Arioneo devices, making recommendations for horses preparations to the racing team, and providing speed maps and tactics for raceday.

Also a key member, behind the scenes, in sourcing Bloodstock, from Inglis (tried-racehorse) online sales to Yearling sales, focusing on improving the quality of stock to see the stable compete at the highest level.

Racing is in his blood, with his father and grandfather having been bookmakers and as he quotes, “my passion has always been racing”.

Kristy is the latest addition to the ABR team, stepping into the role of Owner Engagement and Experience.

Kristy’s passion for horse racing began as a child in Victoria, growing up watching the races and celebrating Caulfield Cup day with her family.

Kristy and her husband took a 10 percent share in $17,000 horse called Arena Rock, her first taste of horse racing ownership. Five wins later including a win at Moonee Valley and Flemington and Kristy was hooked!

After a positive ownership experience, Kristy started her own syndication company “Imagine Racing”, which included six horses with six different trainers, with a great focus on giving the owners the best experience.

Kristy will be the first port of call for owners and all their queries, and making sure they #ExperiencetheTHRILL of racing with ABR.

Bianca works behind the scenes telling the ABR story, on our website and socials, with the creative content that has been notice around the world, and recognised in our business in playing an important role to attract new owners to our ABR Family.

A creative mind, with a racing background, Bianca drives the marketing from a simple thought from within the team, to reality.

Many have always asked, who does our socials and creative content, hence we known the importance of such this role in our business as look to be the innovative benchmark of the industry.

Graham with a wealth of experience in the media industry, having covered the racing industry for over 50 years, in the news with 5PM News, editor of TAB Form, editor of the Barossa Herald.

An asset to our team, to communicate all things racing for ABR, across our many platforms, of website, socials, and our e-Newsletters that go out twice weekly.

With a passion for racing, like every member of our team, the role Graham plays is essential for keeping our ABR Family up to date, week-in week-out, meeting by meeting, winner by winner.