Ben, Will and JD Hayes represent the next generation of one of Australian racing’s most successful training dynasties. Sons of Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes, the brothers have already carved out an impressive reputation in their own right, combining modern training methods with the depth of experience gained through their family’s global racing legacy.

Based at Euroa, Pakenham and Flemington in Victoria, the Hayes brothers have trained multiple Group 1 winners and continue to develop elite performers across both sprinting and staying ranks. Their operation is renowned for its attention to detail, horse-first approach and ability to place horses strategically to maximise performance and longevity.

We are delighted to announce that Ben, Will and JD Hayes will now train for Starblue Consultancy, and we are extremely excited to form this partnership. Their values strongly align with ours, built on great communication, trust and integrity, and they are exactly the kind of people we want to work with long term. We look forward to sharing plenty of success together at the races and building something meaningful for our owners.