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.
Group 1 winners Maher has achieved over 30 group one wins which include:
RaceHorseYear A J Moir Stakes Coolangatta 2022 Australian Derby Explosive Jack 2021 Australian Derby Hitotsu2022 Australian Guineas Hitotsu 2022 Caulfield Cup Jameka 2016Caulfield Cup Duke De Sessa 2024 Coolmore Classic Lighthouse 2022 Doomben 10,000 Bella Nipotina2024 Doomben Cup Kenedna 2019Empire Rose Stakes Pride Of Jenni 2023 Empire Rose Stakes Pride Of Jenni 2025The EverestBella Nipotina2024 The Goodwood Royal Merchant 2023 H E Tancred Stakes Sir Dragonet 2021 Kennedy Champions Mile Pride Of Jenni 2023 Memsie Stakes Snapdancer 2022 Manikato Stakes Loving Gaby 2019 Manikato Stakes Bella Nipotina 2022 Melbourne Cup Gold Trip 2022 Oakleigh Plate Marabi 2022Queen Elizabeth Stakes (ATC)Pride Of Jenni2024 Queen of the Turf Stakes Kenedna 2019Queensland OaksSocks Nation 2024Queensland Oaks Fireball Miss 2026 Robert Sangster Stakes Snapdancer 2022 South Australian Derby Explosive Jack 2021 Sydney Cup Etah James 2020 Sydney CupExplosive Jack2023Tattersall's Tiara Bella Nipotina2024 Turnbull Stakes Smokin' Romans 2022 Turnbull StakesGold Trip2023 Victoria Derby Hitotsu 2021 Victoria Derby Observer 2025 W. S. Cox Plate Sir Dragonet 2020 William Reid Stakes Loving Gaby 2020 Manikato Stakes Southport Tycoon 2024
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