MAGRO RACING IS A SMALL BOUTIQUE TEAM WITH A HANDS ON APPROACH TO HORSE TRAINING.
With a first class training facility located at the Gawler Racecourse we have the environment that will bring out the best in your investment. But what really gives us the edge is Darren’s ability to work hands on with your horse. Darren is a true horseman with over 30 years experience in the industry with riding, training, breaking and travelling interstate with horses. Darren will personally work with your horse to bring out its true potential.
Darren success stems from his simple principles of hard work and professionalism. Meticulously mapping out race programs to ensure success – Darren is capable of doing this by leaving nothing to chance having assembled a superb group of support staff.
We stride for success with all our horses and their wellbeing is paramount to Darren’s work. With the excellent facilities of Gawler, Darren has all the options to tailor his training program to meet individual horse’s needs. Every day we do everything in our power to maintain a happy, healthy, fit racehorse on and off the track.
DARREN MAGRO
Darren Magro has established himself in South Australia’s thoroughbred training ranks with his hands on style and persistence. He combines his knowledge and adaptable training methods to achieve the best out of his horses.
Darren has the ability to train all types of racehorses and place them in the most suitable races maximising their chance of winning.
This can be seen by his ability to maintain a performance strike rate of the highest level.
Darren proved himself to be competitive in the South Australian training ranks and when travelling interstate to compete on a higher level he boasts a very strong record….
HORSES AVAILABLE
Our owners benefit from Darren’s commitment to keep clients fully informed. We aim to make everyone feel included in the full experience of owning a racehorse. We invite you to register your interest below to find out how you can have success and a bright future in racing with our stable.
As horses become available, they will be listed here.
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LATEST NEWS
ELSA DOMINATES AT THE BRIDGE
Our ever so speedy Truly Elsa dominated today to win her maiden at Murray Bridge. Great ride by Alana Livesey. Congratulations to connections. We look forward to many more exciting times ahead with this filly.
METRO WIN FOR BADISS
The big boy Badiss dominated yesterday at Gawler over 2100m winning by 8 lengths! He relished the step up in trip and Justin Potter let his staying ability shine with a perfect ride. What a thrill to get a metropolitan winner at our home track for a great bunch of...
STAR DECORUM BREAKS MAIDEN
Star Decorum broke her maiden today at Pt Augusta in strong fashion. After jumping well, Star Decorum got a beautiful run in behind the speed before peeling off at the 300m mark and racing away to win comfortably by 2.9 lengths. Great ride Rochelle Milnes and...
Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
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Nominations |
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| Eaglelou | Jul 26, 2026 | 1 - Taylors Wines Rating 0 - 58 Handicap | Balaklava | Field | ||
| Ullrich | Jul 26, 2026 | 6 - Balaklava Cup 16th September Maiden Plate | Balaklava | Field | ||
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Montagne | Jul 05, 2026 | 3 - Steamatic Mdn Hcp | Port Augusta | 6.00 | Margaret Collett |
| Eaglelou | Jun 14, 2026 | 6 - Jenny Ravenscroft Memorial Hcp (56) | Balaklava | 0.10 | Kayla Crowther |
| Wakool Ash | Jun 07, 2026 | 2 - Xxxx Mdn Plate | Port Augusta | 2.70 | Margaret Collett |
| Spicy Ambition | Apr 12, 2026 | 2 - Adams Towing & Transport Mdn Plate | Port Augusta | 0.20 | Caitlyn Munro |
| I'm Kenny | Apr 12, 2026 | 4 - Call Spud & Brenden For Insurance (bm56) | Port Augusta | 0.50 | Caitlyn Munro |
| Eaglelou | Apr 06, 2026 | 5 - Pony Clubs South Australia Hcp (62) | Oakbank | 0.80 | Teagan Voorham |
| Truly Elsa | Jan 03, 2026 | 7 - Lj Hooker Property Specialists / Gawler & Baross | Gawler | 0.30 | J Holder |
| I'm Kenny | Jun 22, 2025 | 4 - Saltbush Livestock (bm56) | Port Augusta | 0.50 | Alan Lai |
| I'm Kenny | May 11, 2025 | 5 - Terry Gardiners Meats & Smallgoods Hcp (56) | Port Augusta | 1.80 | Alan Lai |
| Truly Elsa | Mar 15, 2025 | 3 - Sportsbet Set A Deposit Limit Hcp (68) | Morphettville Parks | 0.40 | M Chadwick |
| Eaglelou | Nov 16, 2024 | 7 - Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp (68) | Morphettville Parks | 0.60 | Alana Livesey |
| Truly Elsa | Oct 12, 2024 | 5 - Bridge Carpet Court Andrew Mills 1000 Guineas (b | Murray Bdge | 0.40 | M Chadwick |
| I'm Kenny | May 31, 2024 | 3 - Rossigns & Multi Print (bm62) | Port Augusta | 3.80 | Rochelle Milnes |
| I'm Kenny | May 08, 2024 | 7 - Knightsbridge Wealth Management (bm56) | Gawler | 0.60 | Rochelle Milnes |
| I'm Kenny | Feb 28, 2024 | 6 - Coopers Brewery Australian Lager (bm56) | Gawler | 1.10 | Rochelle Milnes |
| I'm Kenny | Aug 19, 2023 | 7 - Kerry O'brien T'breds (rs0mw) | Morphettville Parks | 0.20 | Tayla Childs |
| I'm Kenny | Jul 23, 2023 | 1 - Bottle & Can Recyclers (bm62) | Port Augusta | 0.80 | Caitlin Tootell |
| I'm Kenny | Jul 02, 2023 | 3 - Port Augusta Isuzu (bm56) | Port Augusta | 1.80 | H Y Yuen |
| I'm Kenny | May 19, 2023 | 4 - Northpoint Toyota (bm64) | Port Augusta | 0.40 | H Y Yuen |
| Eaglelou | Apr 22, 2023 | 1 - Furphy (rs0ly) | Morphettville Parks | 0.20 | J Potter |
| Eaglelou | Nov 30, 2022 | 7 - Lj Hooker Hcp (58) | Gawler | 2.00 | J Potter |
| I'm Kenny | Jun 26, 2022 | 6 - Mahanewo Station (bm58) | Port Augusta | 0.10 | Ellis Wong |
| Eaglelou | Jun 13, 2022 | 3 - Barood At Rosden Park Mdn | Murray Bdge | 1.30 | J Potter |
| I'm Kenny | Jun 12, 2022 | 5 - Pastoral Hotel Motel Hcp (c2) | Port Augusta | 2.80 | Ellis Wong |
| I'm Kenny | Jul 18, 2021 | 4 - Port Augusta Isuzu (bm58) | Port Augusta | 0.20 | K H Zechner |
| I'm Kenny | Jun 06, 2021 | 1 - Milhinch Jewellers Mdn | Port Augusta | 3.30 | Sairyn Fawke |
| Alaskan Jade | Mar 30, 2019 | 8 - Schweppes (bm64) | Morphettville | 0.30 | Ms C Jones |
| Alaskan Jade | Dec 15, 2018 | 7 - Prince Albert Hotel (bm70) | Gawler | 0.10 | J Holder |
| Alaskan Jade | Nov 21, 2018 | 6 - Holdfast Insurance (bm60) | Gawler | 0.10 | Jamie Kah |
| Alaskan Jade | Feb 11, 2017 | 7 - James Boag's Premium (bm75) | Morphettville | 0.10 | Ms E Finnegan |
| Alaskan Jade | Dec 31, 2016 | 8 - Mac: Stop Drug Driving (bm64) | Morphettville | 0.30 | Ms E Finnegan |
| Alaskan Jade | May 25, 2016 | 5 - Wolf Blass Gold Hcp (c2) | Gawler | 0.80 | J Maund |
| Alaskan Jade | Dec 05, 2015 | 3 - Wolf Blass Wines Mdn Plate | Morphettville | 0.40 | J Maund |
| Ocean Challenger | Oct 22, 2011 | 9 - Trojan Hand Tools Stakes | Moonee Valley | 0.40 | Dean Holland |
| Ocean Challenger | Jul 31, 2010 | 2 - Congratulations Peter Moody | Caulfield | 0.50 | Craig Williams |
| Ocean Challenger | Apr 03, 2010 | 5 - W.j. Bill Adams Hcp | Caulfield | 1.30 | D Gauci |
| Ocean Challenger | Mar 20, 2010 | 8 - Bonanova Hcp | Caulfield | 0.40 | D Gauci |
| Ocean Challenger | Sep 26, 2009 | 6 - Thiess Kentz Hcp | Morphettville Parks | 1.50 | A Patterson |
| Ocean Challenger | Jul 04, 2009 | 7 - M Collins & Sons Contractors | Morphettville | 3.50 | A Patterson |
| Ocean Challenger | Feb 14, 2009 | 6 - Elysees From Tori Park Hcp | Cheltenham Park | 0.10 | C Bryant |
| Ocean Challenger | Feb 04, 2009 | 8 - All Action Sport Hcp | Balaklava | 0.20 | Ms C Lindop |
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