In the vibrant landscape of Australian thoroughbred racing, Tony Gollan stands as a towering figure—synonymous with excellence, consistency, and a relentless drive for success. Based at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Gollan has transformed his stable into a powerhouse operation, dominating the Queensland scene while earning national acclaim for his ability to develop elite racehorses and maintain year-round performance at the highest level.
Born and raised in Toowoomba, Gollan’s passion for racing runs deep. The son of respected trainer Darryl Gollan, Tony grew up around horses, developing an instinctive understanding of their needs from a young age. While he briefly pursued a rugby league career in his youth, the lure of the track proved stronger, and he ultimately committed himself fully to the family’s racing roots. In the early 2000s, he took out his own trainer’s licence, operating first from Toowoomba before making a bold move to Brisbane in search of greater opportunity and exposure to elite competition.
That decision would prove pivotal. Gollan’s rise was steady and strategic, built on hard work, sharp placement, and a focus on continual improvement. His breakthrough moment came with Temple of Boom, a tenacious sprinter who captured the Group 1 Galaxy in 2012 and later ran with distinction in the country’s biggest sprints, including the Stradbroke Handicap. It was a defining victory—one that signaled Gollan’s arrival on the national stage and set the tone for what would become a remarkable career.
Since then, Tony Gollan has cemented his place as Queensland’s most dominant trainer, winning an unprecedented number of metropolitan premierships. His stable has produced a long list of stakes winners, including Vega One, Outback Barbie, Boomsara, Jonker, and Baller, to name a few. Gollan is known for his ability to consistently deliver black-type performers, particularly sprinters and middle-distance horses, and for maintaining high strike rates in both city and carnival-level racing.
What sets Gollan apart is his meticulous attention to detail, his embrace of modern training techniques, and his unwavering commitment to each horse under his care. He oversees a large, well-structured team that combines elite trackwork riders, form analysts, and veterinarians, ensuring every horse benefits from a tailored program that supports performance and longevity. Despite the size of his operation, Gollan remains intimately involved in the planning, preparation, and progression of his runners—a trait that endears him to owners and syndicators across the country.
Equally important is Gollan’s reputation off the track. He is widely admired for his professionalism, transparent communication, and dedication to developing long-term relationships with clients. His stable has become a go-to destination for owners seeking not just results, but a premium ownership experience grounded in trust and integrity.
As he continues to expand his influence beyond Queensland—regularly targeting features in Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast—Tony Gollan remains a model of sustained excellence in Australian racing. With a proven record, a deep pipeline of emerging talent, and a mindset focused on growth and adaptability, he is well-positioned to build on his legacy and achieve even greater heights in the seasons to come.
