Nick Olive Racing
Nick Olive is a leading young trainer who won the NSW Country Trainers' Premiership in the 2009/10 season. Nick is Canberra's leading trainer having claimed the trainers' premiership in the nation's capital in three out of the last four seasons. In September 2005, Nick fulfilled a lifelong dream of establishing his own stables in Canberra and since then he has quickly become one of NSW's most respected young trainers. He has had national success with the likes of stakes performers Voice Commander and Zenarta and in 2008/09 he also put the polish on NSW most successful galloper Grand Rhumba who won eight races.
Latest News
Zartiki Breaks Maiden at Sapphire
Zartiki won a Maiden 1100m at Sapphire at her third race start. Using her inside barrier she jumped well and settled second on the rails with the leader just outside her. On straightening Brendan Ward strode her to the lead and she finished the race off well to hold out the swooper by a head. She had had no luck in her first two starts so it was great to see her win.
Date published: 06/02/12
Natch Catch at Canberra
Natch Catch had a very welcome change of luck to win a Benchmark 65 1400m at Canberra. Brendan Ward worked her across to settle on the rails just off the pace She was four lengths off the lead at the turn. On straightening Brendan angled her out to get a clear run out wide at the 300m. She then exhibited her usual strong sprint to quickly gather in the leaders and run away to a 1.5 length win. She had been racing well without luck and fully derserved the win.
Date published: 29/01/12
Tallow Beach Back on Wave
Tallow Beach had another win in a Class 2 1200m at Wagga. From her wide barrier she didn't show her usual speed and settled behind the leaders and three wide. Michael Travers started to move her up around the field approaching the turn and she worked into the race strongly to hit the lead at the 300m. She fought strongly in the straight to hold off the challengers and win by half a length. A tough win under a big weight and caught wide the whole way. She has been most consistent with three wins and a second in her last four starts.
Date published: 27/01/12
