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Our People
With 35 horses in work, it takes a dedicated
team of professionals to ensure the smooth running and continued success
as expected by our owners. Below are details of the prime personalities
that make up Lewis Racing:
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Mark Lewis
Mark spent 2 years as a stallion handler at Stockwell Stud in Victoria
before he was given an opportunity to gain invaluable experience
at Kilshelan Stud in Ireland. Mark spent 6 months at the Irish branch
of Coolmore Stud when he returned to Adelaide as a stablehand for
David Balfour. After stints in Singapore and with Ken Sweeney, Mark
was granted his Trainers License in 1994.
As head trainer of Lewis Racing, Mark has been responsible for the
growth from a few horses in 1995 to now consistently having more
than 30 horses in work divided between the Morphettville and Ballarat
facilities.
Mark holds the honour of being one on the youngest trainers to train
a winner of a black-type race when, at 25, the ill-fated Aspaade
won the 1997, Listed Fulham Park Plate. Mark had his first taste
of Group success with winning the 1999, Group 3 Christmas Handicap
with Aviate.
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Damien Holland
Damien needs little introduction to South Australian racing enthusiasts,
as he is widely considered one of the most respected horseman in
the country.
In his early days as a jockey, Damien was indentured to the legendary
Colin Hayes at Lindsay Park Stud, which saw Damien outride both
his country and metropolitan apprentice claims. Riding horses like
Better Loosen Up, Almaarad and Kings High gave Damien a grounding
of a successful senior jockey career.
Damien’s input into Lewis Racing is not just about raceday – he
is an integral part of the continued training program which offers
owners the best possible opportunity for their horse to succeed.
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Bill Lewis
Bill brings a wealth of broad experience, knowledge and expertise
to Lewis Racing. Close on 30 years intimate involvement in the racing
industry has well prepared Bill as an influential member of Lewis
Racing. Apart from being a successful owner and breeder for over
20 years, Bill has contributed to the industry through his service
as a SAJC committeeman which saw him Chair the racing sub-committee
and represent the industry on the Racecourse development. The South
Australian Racing industry is indebted to Bill for his long involvement
with Country racing, which includes his Chairmanship of the S.A.
Country Racing Association and he was the inaugural Chairman of
the Australian Provincial and Country Racing Conference.
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Denise Lewis
Denise is the administration manager of Lewis Racing. Crucial to
any business is the quality and dedication of the administrative
people. In the case of Lewis Racing, Denise ensures that Mark, Damien,
Bill and the rest of the racing team can devote their time to producing
winners! Her long involvement in the racing industry includes her
12 year tenure as Secretary of the Mindarie-Halidon Racing Club.
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