Secure one of Australia’s most sophisticated private racehorse training centres, the very property that underpinned Danny O’Brien’s rise as one of the nation’s leading conditioners of elite thoroughbreds.

Set across approximately 160 acres in the tightly held Barwon Heads-Connewarre precinct, this purpose-built training centre has been the engine room behind multiple Group 1 champions. Horses trained from this property include Vow And Declare (Melbourne Cup), Shamrocker (Australian Guineas & AJC Derby), Star Witness (Blue Diamond Stakes and Coolmore Stud Stakes), Russian Camelot (South Australian Derby), and Miami Bound (VRC Oaks). Their success is no coincidence; it is a direct reflection of the conditioning environment on offer here.

Designed from a blank canvas and developed to world-class standards, the property features a 2000m private grass track with an 800m uphill straight, a 1000m chute, and a fully irrigated kikuyu surface modelled on Flemington’s renowned turf. A complementary 8m wide all-weather sand track sits inside the circuit, and on the perimeter of the property, a 1600m heavy sand track, providing versatile training options for horses at every stage of preparation.

The centre’s proximity to 13th Beach, just minutes away, gives trainers access to one of the most valuable conditioning tools in the industry: saltwater recovery and low impact beach work. This combination of uphill gallops, deep sand training, and beach access is exceptionally rare and has proven itself time and again through the calibre of horses produced here.

A modern 46-box stable complex anchors the property, supported by day yards, spelling paddocks, multi-purpose sheds, and an extensive suite of high-performance equine infrastructure. Two GG Engineering 10-horse walkers and two treadmills elevate conditioning capacity, whilst horses benefit from a balanced program of quality stabling and open-air turnout – an ideal foundation for sustained athletic performance.

Adding to the property’s operational strength is a well-appointed four-bedroom manager’s residence, positioned to provide both convenience and privacy. This modern home ensures on-site oversight of the entire operation while offering comfortable, contemporary living – an invaluable asset for trainers, managers, or key staff requiring a permanent presence.

For trainers seeking a competitive edge, a conditioning environment proven at the highest level, and a facility capable of supporting a boutique or large-scale operation, this Barwon Heads training centre stands in a class of its own.

Opportunities to acquire a property with this pedigree, this track record of producing champions, and this level of coastal lifestyle appeal are exceptionally rare. Barwon Heads’ relaxed seaside charm and pristine natural surrounds elevate the desirability of an already extraordinary holding.