Tony Noonan

Trainer

When he gave up his job as a high school teacher to become a thoroughbred trainer, some might have called Tony Noonan a little bit crazy.

But those people need to look beyond the time a police squadron chased him down the highway after the Straddy and the time he turned up to Mornington trials in his underwear.

Forgetting those moments however, crazy may still an accurate word to describe the meticulous nature which Tony approaches his training with.

Through his love of the horses, he thrives on the opportunity to nurture, educate and develop thoroughbreds to reach their full potential.

Tony prides himself on the excellent relationships he maintains with owners through honest communication, regular updates and a personal touch. By taking owners through their Owner’s Journey, Tony is able to share the joys he experiences every day whether it is at the races, at the stable or on the overseas trips he organises around international racing events.

When questioned about his greatest achievement, it wasn’t winning three Mornington Cups with Gunnamatta, or countless stakes victories. Instead, it is Tom, Sam, Jake and Laura – his four wonderful children whom he shares with wife Gabriel – who inspire him to wake up each morning for work at 4am.

When he’s not around the stable or the racetrack, Tony enjoys cheering on his beloved Bombers, going out for Chinese food and spending time with the family.

With his many successes and an adoring family, a little bit of crazy turned out to go a long way.

Alfred Chan

Racing Manager

Alfred joined the team at Greendale in 2014 following a career in digital marketing and media to pursue his passion in horse racing.

The crowds, the excitement, the euphoria and the horses – the excitement of the Melbourne spring racing carnival was all too surreal. When Alfred saw people from all walks of life brought together by these gorgeous animals, he knew he wanted to share the excitement of racing with others.

Alfred handles the day-to-day racing administration of the stable and is the likely first point of contact for owners.

Bringing a wealth of positive energy and ambition to the team, he aims to get more young people involved in racing ownership by creating an experience which is affordable, sustainable and most importantly enjoyable.

Off the track, Alfred is an avid AFL fan and believes he has one of the best right foots in the country. Unfortunately though, he introduced himself to chocolate and potato chips at too young of an age thus ending any athletic aspirations.

Away from the stable, Alfred is in the process of completing his Masters of Marketing at Monash University where his scholarly interests lie in sports economics. 

Alfred can be contacted via email at: alfred@tonynoonanracing.com.au or be found on Twitter: @AlfredC91

Mariah Kaminksi

Foreman & Track Rider

Mariah joined the team at Greendale in 2016 to take up a senior position at the stable having worked extensively in the industry since 2007.

Originally joining the Mike Moroney stable as a Year 10 work experience student, Mariah instantly fell in love with the horses which led her to accept an offer from Moroney to join their stable’s weekend team whilst she completed her schooling.

At the conclusion of her studies, Mariah was offered an opportunity to join the Moroney team in a full-time capacity where she commenced riding trackwork for the stable as she quickly developed a reputation as the most reliable of handlers.

Possessing natural empathy and a loving nature, Mariah seamlessly developed a strong affinity with the young horses coming through the stable where her skills made her an integral part of the successful team that claimed the 2009 VRC Derby with Monaco Consul followed by the 2010 VRC Oaks with Brazilian Pulse.

With a smile that can brighten the darkest days, Mariah’s nurturing of the horses under her care made her a favourite amongst stable owners so much so that connections of Brazilian Pulse named another of their horses – Mariah’s Pulse.

Although her namesake did not prove as successful has her Oaks-winning stablemate, that never dampened Maria’s spirits having always treated the horses under her care as her own children whether fast, slow or a deadest donkey.

Away from the stables, you just can’t keep Mariah away from horses because if she’s not playing with her beloved puppy Pebbles, she will be out riding Nugget, one of her stable favourites who raced as Murcielaga. 

Jackie Dalton

Foreman

There are few areas of horse racing that Jackie hasn’t experienced in her decorated career having been around horses her entire life.

What started off as owning her own pony has blossomed into a lifetime of joy for Jackie who has held senior positions in both racing stables and stud farms around Australia where she has done everything from ground work to track riding and live foaling.

With her extensive experience working with Thoroughbreds, Jackie plays a vital role at Greendale where she is always happy to share her knowledge with the rest of the team.

Beyond her work at our stables, Jackie’s impeccable work ethic sees her break-in young horses and re-educate older horses which perfectly highlights her nurturing nature. It’s why she’ll often be seen riding her pony Alpha around our stables chaperoning young horses to and from the track to teach them how to be race horses.

With her busy schedule, Jackie doesn’t have a lot of time outside of work but when she does, she’ll be found in the kitchen baking delicious treats to the delight of everyone at the stable. 

Isabelle Eames

Stablehand

Regularly found roaming Greendale in her bright pink gum boots, Isabelle is like the innocent little sister you never had.

Riding a horse for the first time at the young age of 8, Isabelle quickly fell in love with her equine friends where she graduated through to showjumping and eventing. 

With an eagerness to progress further into her love of horses, she joined the Ellerton Zahra team at Flemington as a work experience student which quickly developed into a permanent role before she made the decision to concentrate on finishing her studies.

Time flew by whilst Isabelle knuckled down with her studies so when she left her schoolgrounds with education in hand, it didn’t take long for her to meander her way back to Flemington where she commenced under the tutelage of Team Hawkes.

It was there she developed a tight bond with soon-to-be stable star Longeron who was the first horse under Isabelle’s care to win a race as the two progressed through the Victorian racing ranks.

Surrounded by racehorses, it was only a matter of time before Isabelle jumped at the opportunity to re-home an off-the-track Thoroughbred when she took over the ownership of retired racehorse Blackie. 

4.30am starts at Greendale are pretty darn cold but they're a lot warmer when you come up the driveway and see Isabelle's pink licence plates.

Bridey Lee

Stablehand & Truck Driver

Profile coming soon

Sonja Carlish

Stablehand

Originally hailing from Germany, much of Sonja’s time has been split between her homeland and Australia but upon return to our shores in 2017, Sonja elected to peruse a lifelong dream to work with horses.

Growing up in Germany, Sonja first started riding horses at the age of 4 and quickly developed an interest in show jumping and eventing. Working her way through the grades, her natural riding ability progressed her to competition where she has performed in both Germany and Australia at high levels.

Admittedly, however, nothing she had seen in her years of competing compared to the spectacle of Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Having indulged in the festivities of Flemington, Sonja’s love of horses led her to Greendale where she had her first foray into working with Thoroughbreds.

Quickly settling into the team at Greendale, Sonja’s experience quickly rose to the fore as she commenced a track rider course to further her education.

With a tough streak which means she’ll never let the stable ratbags get the better of her, Sonja will often be found competing in marathons and tough mudder competitions when away from the stables.

But as tough as she is, there is a softer side to Sonja whose off-the-track talents include playing the accordion and piano. 

Mark Fell

Stablehand

Profile coming soon

Nigel Sequeira

Track Rider

A jockey himself back in his native India, Nigel has ridden at the elite level with great success having won the 2004/05 Apprentice Championship in his homeland.

Having grown up in a family of racing royalty, a career in racing was always inevitable. As the brother of successful trainer Rainer Sequeira and brother-in-law Donald Netto, there were infinite opportunities for Nigel to work with India’s leading stables.

But with Nigel keen to explore outside of the Indian racing bubble, he took the opportunity to expand his global knowledge and venture down to Australia to further his education.

From the hustle and bustle of Bangalore, Nigel initially set up in the much more docile country town of Wodonga where he plied his trade riding trackwork for various trainers as he settled into a more laid-back lifestyle.

Off the track, Nigel quickly developed a reputation on the snooker scene where his presence was revered on tournament nights.

Making the decision to see more of Australia, Nigel accepted a role at Greendale in 2017 which enabled him to move down to the Mornington Peninsula, delighting snooker players across Northern Victoria. 

Mick Carson

Track Rider

As a Mornington local, Mick's association with Tony Noonan Racing spans over 20 years.

Lisa Jones

Track Rider & Farm Manager

Lisa joined Tony Noonan Racing with extensive riding experience and a passion for horses. She has traveled the world with some of our greatest horses to Hong Kong (pictured), Dubai and England. 

Beyond riding trackwork, Lisa's expertise across all facets of horses beyond racing enable our horses are managed with the utmost care when at the farm. 

Whether they be in agistment or pre-training while out at the farm, Lisa's familiarity with the horses from riding them at trackwork ensures they are cared for by a friendly face. 

Ted 'From Tassie' Goss

Maintenance Manager

Ted keeps Greendale in tip top condition and always puts in an extra effort for our annual After Derby Barbie.

Beyond his immaculate attention to aesthetics, Ted is the ultimate Renaissance Man happy to fill in for other team members when required. Whether it be mucking out boxes, driving the truck, strapping on race day or mowing the lawns - Ted is always keen to help the team. 

Just don't hold the fact he's from Tassie against him... 

Mick Robins

Mentor

Mick successfully trained Rain Lover to back-to-back Melbourne Cup Victories in 1968 and 1969. 

He is one of just four men to train a horse to consecutive Cups.