Gavin Smith Racing Stables

15/02/2026

Have a couple shares left in a well bred “king of the north” yearling. Has done 3 small preps so well advanced for her age, great attitude/manners, good gaited and well conformed.
Im keeing 30% we can work with what size suits you, first in first served
Message here or txt/email 0275419125 [email protected]

13/01/2026

Hope he loves his new life as much as he loved racing!

03/01/2026

First up with no trials for 7 months on a testing track but the prettiest little ginger horse didn’t care and saluted for his patient owners. Hopefully he holds onto those manners and can deliver on his ability this campaign

28/12/2025

After winning all 3 days last year Premium Player is on his way to repeating the feat! After a special win in the Trevor Craddock memorial (Trevor gave me my first ever race drive and plenty others as a junior) the first day he backed it up today in the Westport trotters cup. Thanks to Purv and Harry for looking after him over there and John for the inch perfect drives.
On to Reefton with the hope of some more rain 🤞

09/09/2025

18/06/2025

Want a maiden for the circuits after xmas? Qualified 2yo

15/06/2025

Brother love finished his campaign on a high Friday night winning at his preferred 2000m stand. His usual good beginning had him following the leader and from there he held off the challengers to reward the owners with an over the odds divvy. His first out from the barrier to starts percentage would be quite remarkable and he’s earned a break for a few weeks before getting ready for spring racing and grass tracks unless the right offer rolls in as he’s on the market.

23/04/2025

For all those individuals searching for a great 6yo by “he’s watching” you can relax and put down the tools as I have one! Under 3hrs so form an orderly que and no fighting please! Too late to win a derby like his brother but he still has plenty wins in him and possibly the 30k Canterbury plains series? He’s ready to go

Check out this horse on Gavelhouse. Been with me too long, he’s sick of me I’m sick of him. Used to be hard to catch and wasn’t nice to deal with but has mellowed a huge amount in last 12 months and is quite friendly now. He needs a change in environment as just going through the motions & not...

21/04/2025

Brother love gave his connections something to celebrate amidst the rain on Saturday picking up a 30k winter rewards race. Manners were to the fore as usual for “Bobby” who must be one of the fastest beginners in the country

01/03/2025

The prettiest horse on track at addington got the job done finally! “Ginge” has had a frustrating start to his career but always shown ability. After finding a couple of minor issues last time in they were treated and he had a decent break. This time in he’s been a different horse & one we think can go on and win a few more now. While still making a mistake into the strong headwind a lap to go he recovered to win very comfortably rewarding his patient owners who have let me give him all the time needed.
Was great to get a win in the name of Frank Dooley’s estate for his family after he sadly passed away a few months ago.

Chief did us proud running second in the g3 lamb and Heywood trotters classic to a star in the making “Bet N Win” and tried his heart out. Looking forward to more battles with him in the future

28/02/2025

Chief getting ready to try for his 4th group 3 in a row