Shane Nichols Racing

16/10/2025

We’ve purchased a Tassort c**t from the Inglis Ready2Race Sale today from the Nolen Racing draft. Secured for $30,000 he is by the same sire as Group 1 winner Manaal as well as Ameena who both performed at the top level as juveniles in Tassort’s first crop.

He’s out of a half-sister to a Stakes winner and there is plenty of two-year-old form and black type through the page.

10/10/2025

In case you missed 9 News tonight, Shane and Hayden spoke about Torsheen tomorrow at Caulfield and a little bit about some hurdles Shane has cleared recently.

23/09/2025

Two Home Affairs juveniles stepped out at the 2yo trials at Randwick yesterday and they both returned winners!

Home Affairs is one of the most anticipated first season sires in some time and he had an excellent crop of yearlings across the major sales this year. We were fortunate to land one at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale from Supreme Thoroughbreds and she’s progressing beautifully. Limited opportunities remain available.

Shane’s thoughts… “really nice filly this! I’m bot going to give her a heap of time off. She’ll just have a little break while the weather is good then we’ll get her back in the stable and I think we’ll get her a fair way along next time in. She’s an athletic filly and she’s certainly developing.”

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22/09/2025

It’s getting harder to hide them! You couldn’t miss the run of Hide Your Assets who made it back-to-back wins with Lachie Neindorf in a barnstorming run at Warrnambool today.

It was the third win of the prep for this mare who has been in such consistent form right throughout. She’s thriving on the work and Lachie is building a great rapport with this horse, and the stable in general. It’s great to see him riding winner because we know how hard he works behind the scenes.

Well done to the team at Mornington and the ownership group.

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08/09/2025

Don’t tell the tax man but Hide Your Assets was again in plain sight with a win at Tatura today under a brilliant steer from Lachlan Neindorf. He’s building a great association with the stable since coming back to Victoria and is a jockey we’ve always been keen to use the services of.

It was the second win for this tough mare and there looks to be more in store for her. Well done to the ownership group who enjoy a win and our team at Mornington.

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01/09/2025

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31/08/2025

The first winner for the Shane Nichols & Hayden Black colours comes in the colours of loyal stable supported Matthew Sandblom with Brash Lass saluting at Seymour today.

Lachie Neindorf was on board for the 1000m dash giving the Brazen Beau filly a positive ride just sitting off the leader. She finished strong to break her maiden at just her third start.

Congratulations to Hayden who was on course today to celebrate his first win as a trainer. Well done to our entire team at Mornington.

27/08/2025

26/08/2025

Shane Nichols Racing is delighted to announce the official training partnership between Shane Nichols and long-time foreman, Hayden Black.

Hayden has been a valued member of the team since November 2018, playing a pivotal role in the stable’s success over the past six years. He joined the team as Stable Foreman and over the past couple of years has built strong relationships with our owners, representing the stable on race days, and travelling interstate with runners.

The partnership is both recognition and reward for Hayden’s dedication and commitment to the stable.

The first runners under the new Nichols & Black training partnership will step out in the coming days.

24/08/2025

Torsheen broke her maiden today at just her second start with an impressive performance under Lachie Neindorf. The 3yo filly prevailed in a close finish with over 8 length separating the first two and third.

Torsheen is a full sister to Listed Hareeba winner Laverod and a half sister to Group 3 Blue Diamond Review winner De Sonic Boom which makes her a valuable filly for her breeder Mr Whitling who races her.

Well done to all involved!

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09/08/2025

Her Star is rising!

Esha made it two from two with a dominant win at The Valley today under Damian Lane over 1000m. She justified the short quote, never really looking troubled throughout the run and Stakes racing now beckons.

There are plenty of options for a three-year-old filly through the Spring and a decision will be made on where to head next after a discussion with the owners.

Well done to Kia Ora Stud and their team and Matthew Sandblom who bred the filly and raced her dam, Shane Nichols’ G1 winner I Am A Star.

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07/08/2025

In today’s ANZ News 📮🏇

⭕️ Unbeaten bluebloods set to face off at The Valley 💙

⭕ It’s In The Blood - King Of Roseau 👑

⭕️ Coolmore's $4.1m Into Mischief c**t tops record-shattering Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale 🤩

Read today’s edition here > https://www.anzbloodstocknews.com/editions/2025-08/07/web/index.html