Ciaron Maher Explained

Ciaron Maher
Occupation:Horse trainer
Birth Date:27 May 1981[1]
Career Winnings:$126,743,228[2]
Career Wins:30 Group 1 wins
1693 career wins
Race:2022 Melbourne Cup - Gold Trip
Website:https://www.ciaronmaher.com.au

Ciaron Maher (born 27 May 1981) is an Australian, Melbourne Cup winning, horse trainer. He grew up on his parents' dairy farm situated at Winslow, a town near Warrnambool, where he spent time around horses from a young age. For a few years, Maher rode as a jockey until the age of 23 when he was forced to quit riding due to his growing weight.

Suspension from racing

From the 9 October 2017, Maher was suspended from racing for 6 months and fined $75,000 after pleading guilty to "conduct prejudicial to the image, interests or welfare of racing". Racing stewards alleged that Maher failed to report suspicions he had regarding conman Peter Foster's ownership of horses Azkadellia, Hart, Loveable Rogue and Mr Simples.[3]

Group 1 winners

Maher has achieved 30 group one wins which include:[4]

RaceHorseYear
Coolangatta 2022
Explosive Jack 2021;
Hitotsu2022
Hitotsu 2022
Jameka 2016[5]
Lighthouse 2022
Kenedna 2019
Royal Merchant 2023
2021
Snapdancer 2022
Loving Gaby 2019
Bella Nipotina 2022
2022
Marabi 2022
Kenedna 2019
Snapdancer 2022
Explosive Jack 2021
Etah James 2020
Smokin' Romans 2022
Hitotsu 2021
Sir Dragonet 2020
Loving Gaby 2020

Notes and References

  1. News: McNamara . Mark . Part 15: 2010-2017 - Young Guns . 1 November 2022 . country racing . RACING.COM . 13 April 2022.
  2. Web site: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Trainer Profile . RACING.COM . 1 November 2022.
  3. News: Schlink . Leo . Ciaron Maher cops six months and $75,000 fine in ownership row . 3 November 2022 . . 25 September 2017.
  4. Web site: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Horse Trainer Profile . Racing and Sports . 1 November 2022.
  5. Web site: BMW Caulfield Cup - Race 8 . RACING.COM . 3 November 2022 . 15 October 2016.