The Team

Club Sport Syndications works with Bluegrass Bloodstock’s Leonard Russo to carefully consider and select our horses. Lenny is a current member of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia and has an exceptional eye for judging and selecting thoroughbreds.

Lenny has extensive experience within Australia and overseas having worked at some of the biggest racing organisations in the world including Cambridge Stud in New Zealand, Coolmore Stud in Ireland, Tattersalls UK and for Roger James and Hawkes Racing. 

Through working with Bluegrass Bloodstock, Club Sport Syndications are constantly looking to give our owners the best racetrack experience with value for money, excitement and quality racehorses.

Gai Waterhouse, the undisputed queen of Australian racing, needs no introduction. Since taking the reins at her legendary father T.J. Smith’s Tulloch Lodge, she has trained over 160 Group 1 winners, including seven Golden Slipper champions, seven Doncaster Handicap victors, and the 2013 Melbourne Cup winner. With decades of experience, Gai has a remarkable track record of producing top-class racehorses, having guided champions like Pierro, Fiorente, More Joyous, Grand Armee, and Alligator Blood to greatness.

In 2016, she formed a training partnership with Adrian Bott. A natural horseman who grew up in the industry, Adrian impressed Gai enough to be invited into partnership just two years after joining Tulloch Lodge. Together, they have continued the stable’s legacy of excellence, having trained 26 Group 1 winners to date.

We are proud to have such a dominant stable involved with Club Sport Syndications and training our horses. 

Luke Oliver's passion for horses and racing began early, spending weekends at the track and studying form during school. Despite a successful finance career, he was destined for racing, working with top Melbourne trainers before becoming a foreman for Group 1 winners Lee Freedman and James Riley.

In 2004, Luke began training independently, securing his first win with Glenview Park and never looking back. With 500 winners, he is now one of Victoria’s most respected trainers. Some of Luke’s star horses include Megamea, Jessy Belle, Elmore & Good Red.

After 13 years at Caulfield and time in Romsey, he moved to Cranbourne in 2020, now calling its world-class training complex home. Luke provides a hands-on approach and a personal experience for owners and we are proud to have him training our horses. 

Born into a life surrounded by horses, Aaron Bain’s path in racing was set from a young age. Growing up in the world of harness racing, he quickly developed a deep understanding and love for the sport. After taking out his own training licence, Aaron enjoyed enormous success in the harness ranks before opening his own thoroughbred operation in 2022.

Aaron has made a significant impact on the South Australian racing scene. Known for his progressive mindset and strong work ethic, Aaron is also at the forefront of a new wave of racehorse ownership in South Australia. His rise through the training ranks has been nothing short of meteoric, and we’re proud to be part of the journey as he continues his push towards the top of the South Australian Training Premiership.

Ned Taylor joined Aaron Bain Racing in 2021, originally taking on the role of stable foreman after gaining valuable experience at the elite Ciaron Maher Racing operation. Now an integral part of the training partnership, Ned brings a strong hands-on approach and an unwavering dedication to the care and development of each horse.

Reece Goodwin is one of the rising stars of the Victorian training ranks. Having grown up around horses, Reece gained valuable experience internationally and as a jockey, before realising his dream in 2022 when he began his own training career at Pakenham Racing Club. Since then, Reece has gone from strength to strength and his built his business around prioritising communication and experience. Club Sport Syndications are excited to partner with Reece Goodwin and cannot wait to see what the future holds.