Young NSW trainer Sara Ryan will become the latest head trainer at the famed Macedon Lodge property at Mount Macedon.
Macedon Lodge has played a large part in the preparations of several Melbourne Cup winners, with prominent owner Lloyd Williams a previous owner while John Symons and Sheila Laxon prepared surprise 2024 Cup winner Knight’s Choice from the property.
Symons and Laxon have reopened a training base at Macedon Lodge in the past 12 months to complement their Queensland stable at the Sunshine Coast.
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The 31-year-old Ryan became a public trainer last year after a successful period as the private trainer for the Hong Kong-owned Domeland operation.
Ryan, who initially studied biochemical engineering before embarking on her racing career, won more than 50 races for Domeland, including the 2023 Big Dance at Randwick with Attractable.
Ryan has worked to establish her stable at Wyong in recent times.
She will retain her NSW base while branching out to a stable at Macedon Lodge.
“The chance to train at Macedon Lodge was something I just couldn’t pass up,” Ryan said.
“It gives me an incredible opportunity to grow the stable and continue developing horses at the highest level.
“I’m excited to continue to build my young stable with the support of Macedon Lodge, my existing New South Wales owners and new clients in Victoria.”
Group 1-winning trainer Stephen Farley has assisted Ryan’s move to public training and will continue at her NSW base while Ryan’s husband, Olympic equestrian coach Will Matthew, also works in the business.
Macedon Racing boss Michael Dixon said Ryan “ticked every box” on the operation’s list for a young trainer to move into the property.
Originally published as Young trainer Sara Ryan appointed new head trainer at famed Macedon Lodge