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Simon says ‘I love horses’ New
Date: 07-Jul-2026
GOLD Coast trainer Simon Foster grew up in Melbourne and was already working in racing stables while he was still at school, including for prominent trainer Robert Smerdon.
He had a crack at being a jockey, then turned to training with quick success, winning the the 2011 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Eagle Farm with Trusted Partner.
He was offered a training job in Perth and a contract in South Korea followed, both bringing Group-level success.
That gave him the opportunity to take a horse to Dubai, where he won a Group race and ran third in a Group 1.
Foster now keeps a small stable on the Gold Coast so he can keep his hands on the horses.
He prefers horses to people, but he loves to have a beer with a mate at the races.
To read more about Simon Foster's story, see the Ipswich Tribune Today or click here.
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Story: Peter Foley
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