OUR STAFF
Hayden Ballantyne
Trainer
Ballantyne played 171 games for Fremantle over 11 years and retired at the end of the 2019 season, but before he finished up playing footy, he had already taken out his trainers licence in preparation for his transition out of the game.
Playing AFL and training racehorses are two exceptionally time consuming and tough professions and while most footballers would be eyeing a break to rest and rejuvenate at the end of their careers, Ballantyne said his competitive nature made him want to get straight back into racing.
“In AFL you prepare every week and you go out on gameday and try and perform, and it’s very similar to racing,” he said. “You prepare the horse as best you can through the week and you get it to race day but then it’s taken out of your hands a little bit and you can’t control it.”
“They’re very similar and the competitive nature of it really gets me involved as well. I’m a very competitive person and I love to win, so it gives me that little bit of an adrenaline rush each week when you see your horse coming down the straight and you’re hoping for the best.”
“It’s something you can never get sick of I think, to see your horse coming down the straight when it’s a chance to win.”
Aiden De Campo
Trainer
De Campo is a third-generation horseman who was born in Bunbury and now resides in Capel after following his grandfather, Ray, and his father, Andrew, into harness racing. “Dad was working horses from a young age as well and obviously caught the bug. Then when granddad passed away, he took over the stable and built his own stable from there onwards. Ever since I was a kid, all I wanted to do was to be a trainer. You go back through my books in year one and year two when they ask you what you want to be when you grow up, I always said a horse trainer or a horse driver or something like that.”
Garry Dyer
Racing Manager
Garry’s philosophy is simple: reduce your risk, maximise your value, and make sure your experience in racehorse ownership is as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Having experienced the indescribable joy of owning a racehorse firsthand, Garry wants to offer that same excitement to others. That’s why he founded Sentimental View Bloodstock—to make racehorse ownership accessible to everyone, without the financial burden of sole ownership.
Garry’s vision is to build a vibrant community of passionate owners. Whether it’s at the races or social events, he believes in creating lasting Mateship, Moments, and Memories where everyone feels part of the team, part of the action.
For trainers, Garry understands that time is the most valuable resource. By connecting you with ownership groups and streamlining management, he helps reduce your stress and free up the time to focus on what you do best—training winners.
Though often called the "Sport of Kings," Garry believes racehorse ownership doesn’t require a royal title. Whether you’re a trainer, part-owner, or part of a syndicate, your contribution plays a key role in enhancing the racing community here in Western Australia.
The stage is set...
