​CARSTON RACING STABLES

ANDREW CARSTON

Trainer

Andrew comes from a South Island racing family and boasts an impressive resume. Prior to moving back to New Zealand in late 2014, he spent four years with John Sargent, two of which were at Riccarton and two in Sydney. During that time John won the New Zealand premiership and had the most winners in the 2011/12 season (111) Before that he worked for seven years with Mark Walker at Te Akau where he travelled extensively with champion gallopers Darci Brahma (5 Group Ones) and Princess Coup (4 Group Ones). Mark won four premierships during that time.

MICHELLE CARSTON

Office Manager/Track Rider

Twin sister to Andrew and a former jockey, Michelle brings extensive riding experience and a thorough understanding of racing to the stables. As well as being the office manager, Michelle also rides track work.

RICK CARSTON

Stable Forman

Brother to Andrew and Michelle, Rick is a former trainer and brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as stable foreman.

KOZZI ASANO

Apprentice Jockey

From Japan, Kozzi is currently a 3kg claimer. To view Kozzi's current engagements and statistics click here. 

GERRIT

Track Rider

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LARA

Stablehand

Lara brings a positive attitude to the stable and many years of experience around horses, Lara significantly contributes to the smooth running of the busy stables.

KAREN

Stablehand

Every morning Karen is early to rise helping out with the general duties around the stables.

TREVOR

Stablehand

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