Welcome to Robbie Laing Racing
Robbie Laing is a licensed thoroughbred trainer based at Cranbourne, on the eastern outskirts of Melbourne.
Robbie obtained his trainer's license in 1980 and is a hands-on trainer who operates the state of the art training facility, along with his team of experienced staff.
A former jockey before weight gain took it's toll and a keen sportsman, Robbie played VFA football for three years prior to taking out his license to train. His Father, also a successful trainer was his mentor. Robbie is best described as an unconventional trainer who has enjoyed Group One success with champion galloper Roman Arch (2006 Australian Cup), filly Perfect Bliss (1983 Thousand Guineas) and quality stayer Pantani (2004 Adelaide Cup & 2002 Sth Australian Derby).
Recently, Robbie won with first starters She's Got Gears and Spectrolite at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day in consecutive years, and Direct Charge in the Group Three Maribynong Stakes on Final Day last year.
Robbie's key ingredients to his success includes; patience, beach work, and the ability to successfully 2YO sprinters, stayers and jumpers.
"I believe in pushing as much into the horses as possible, at the same time identifying the balance and knowing when the level is right" .
Together with wife Rachael who is responsible for the owner liaison and office management, and a great team of staff and specialists Laing Racing is committed to keeping owners up to date on their horses race campaigns.
Take the time to explore the success and highlights of laing Racing, read the profile of this interesting and sometimes non traditional racehorse trainer and know that your horses will be well cared for, and given the best opportunity to win.
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Fields/Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nominations | ||||
| Peppermint Lane | Mar 14, 2014 | 1 | Moonee Valley | Field |
| Pouvoir | Mar 14, 2014 | 3 | Moonee Valley | Field |
| Boomwaa | Apr 12, 2014 | 4 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Don Doremo | Apr 12, 2014 | 3 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Golconda | Apr 12, 2014 | 4 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Lord Of The Sky | Apr 12, 2014 | 2 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Polanski | Apr 12, 2014 | 3 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Don Doremo | Apr 19, 2014 | 1 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Falamonte | Apr 19, 2014 | 3 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Golconda | Apr 19, 2014 | 6 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Lord Of The Sky | Apr 19, 2014 | 5 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Polanski | Apr 19, 2014 | 1 | Royal Randwick | Field |
| Polanski | Apr 19, 2014 | 2 | Royal Randwick | Field |
Weights | ||||
| Savvy Kingstonette | Mar 12, 2014 | 5 | Kyneton | Field |
Acceptances | ||||
| Falamonte | Mar 12, 2014 | 3 | Kyneton | Field/Form |
| Peppermint Lane | Mar 12, 2014 | 1 | Kyneton | Field/Form |
| Rich Mantle | Mar 12, 2014 | 3 | Kyneton | Field/Form |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Weight | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Vital | Mar 9, 2014 | 6 - Stony Creek | 54.00 | 0.5 | D Gauci |
| Sinhala | Feb 26, 2014 | 3 - Sandown-Lakeside | 53 | 1.0 | Katelyn Mallyon |
| Don Doremo | Feb 23, 2014 | 1 - Camperdown | 58.00 | 3.5 | D Gauci |
| New York Rain | Feb 14, 2014 | 2 - Pakenham | 59.50 | 1.0 | N Callow |
| Lord Of The Sky | Jan 15, 2014 | 7 - Caulfield | 52.5 | 6.5 | Patrick Moloney |
| Tristram's Sun | Jan 10, 2014 | 4 - Cranbourne | 58.50 | 3.0 | D Gauci |
| Carvalho | Dec 14, 2013 | 4 - Cranbourne | 60.00 | 0.2 | Ms S Wynne |
| Lord Of The Sky | Dec 7, 2013 | 1 - Caulfield | 55.50 | 1.5 | J Duffy |
| Scelto | Dec 6, 2013 | 6 - Moonee Valley | 57.00 | 0.2 | Ms K Nisbet |
| Golconda | Nov 16, 2013 | 1 - Caulfield | 55.00 | 3.0 | G Boss |
Latest Results
| Horse | Finished | Date | Race | Weight | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savvy Kingstonette | 5 | Mar 10, 2014 | 1 - Moonee Valley | 56 | 13.0 | D Gauci |
| Sinhala | 2 | Mar 10, 2014 | 3 - Moonee Valley | 55.00 | 0.2 | Katelyn Mallyon |
| New York Rain | 7 | Mar 10, 2014 | 4 - Moonee Valley | 58.00 | 3.7 | Ms K Nisbet |
| Beneficiary | 7 | Mar 9, 2014 | 6 - Stony Creek | 54.00 | 6.2 | B Higgins |
| Ali Vital | 1 | Mar 9, 2014 | 6 - Stony Creek | 54.00 | 0.5 | D Gauci |
| Rich Mantle | 3 | Mar 9, 2014 | 1 - Stony Creek | 56.5 | 7.3 | Ms S Wynne |
| Boomwaa | 4 | Mar 8, 2014 | 3 - Flemington | 56.5 | 2.4 | V Duric |
| Silver Flame | 5 | Mar 7, 2014 | 3 - Cranbourne | 56.00 | 7.2 | V Duric |
| Pouvoir | 3 | Mar 7, 2014 | 2 - Cranbourne | 57.50 | 4.0 | G Boss |
| Peppermint Lane | 2 | Mar 7, 2014 | 1 - Cranbourne | 56.00 | 0.8 | V Duric |
Latest NewsMar 9, 2014 Ali Vital Wins The Stony Creek Cup After a great 3rd in the Colac Cup at his previous start and recent placings in the city, Ali Vital scored a most deserving win today when he was too good for his opposition in the Stony... » Full Story
Feb 28, 2014
Full time position available Robbie Laing Racing requires a full time person to assist in the daily training needs of our racehorses. You will need to be experienced, hard working and punctual. A license to drive a truck would be preferred. We have a quality team of horses and need this person to be committed and dedicated. Please email your interest to laingfamily5@bigpond.com |
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- Ali Vital
- Beneficiary
- Boomwaa
- Bouledogue
- Carvalho
- Chabelle
- Champagne Tales
- Dark Thunder
- Denman x Facing the Breeze
- Desert Road
- Dezannam
- Diamond Jim
- Direct Charge
- Don Doremo
- Falamonte
- Fiamma
- Golconda
- Hannaford
- Heaven's Riches
- Just for Starters
- Kyoto Time
- Lonhruge
- Lord Of The Sky
- New York Rain
- Pentire x Best Offer
- Pentire x I Say
- Peppermint Lane
- Perfectly Ready x Glint of Gold
- Polanski
- Pouvoir
- Red Eye Special
- Rich Mantle
- Rowland
- Rubinstein
- Savvy Kingstonette
- Scelto
- Shot of Glory
- Silver Flame
- Sinhala
- Spectral Black
- Subiaso
- Temps Voleur
- Teofilo x A La Belle Etoile
- The Ghanman
- The Mighty Jrod
- The Tycoon
- Tristram's Sun
- Undoubtedly Grand
Yearling
- Beneteau x Overblik Filly
- Charge Forward x Jemison Colt
- Charge Foward x High Style Filly
- Denman x But One Regret Colt
- Denman x Diamonds Am I Colt
- Denman x Rosmarino Colt
- Guillotine x Worship yearling Filly
- Kaphero x Apologies Colt
- New Approach x Jennifer Colt
- Postponed x Countess Zoya Colt
- Reward For Effort x Obliging Colt
- Starcraft x Allowable Colt
- Street Sense x Princess Pedrille Colt
- Zuberi x Music World Colt