Nicky Chilcott Nicky Chilcott has been at the forefront of harness racing in New Zealand for the last 10 years.. Recognised as a pioneer for women within the industry in this country, Nicky's achievements have far exceeded even her own expectations. From humble beginnings growing up in Morrinsville Nicky has built a reputation as a hardworking, well respected horse person. The daughter of Graeme and Lynn, Nicky's love of harness racing began at a young age with her father running a successful racing and breeding operation which produced many winners - the best of them being Poplar Country. He also stood the successful sire Gains Minbar. Nicky's early schooling began in Morrinsville and then she attended Hamilton Girls' High School. After finishing high school she studied Physical Education at Otago University. In 1997 Nicky took out her trainers licence and the road that has lead to White Star Stables began to develop. Perhaps "lucky" as she describes it Nicky, was to train many a talented horse headlined in the early days by "Waharoa" a Dillion Dale gelding who went on to win 10 races in Nicky's care. Her achievements over the last decade have not gone unnoticed. She has twice won the North Island Rookie Trainer of the Year title and on several occasions has been Cambridge Raceway leading trainer. Many highlights are on Nicky's newsreel but one that stands alone from the others is the win of Disprove in the Group 1 Easter Cup at Addington, Christchurch. The Cameleon gelding won 11 races including the Group 2 Kaikoura Cup and Group 2 Easter Free For All also raced at Addington.   Q: What singular achievement would you most like to attain in harness racing? A: Train and drive a group one trotting race. Q: Name the best horse you have trained or driven? A: Disprove Q: Out of harness racing how do you like to spend your spare time A: With friends and family. Q: Who was your biggest influence? A: My parents. They taught me that in order to achieve you must work hard.

Zoe   Hey my name is Zoe. I have been around horses since before I could walk and they are my one passion in life!! I was born in England and have been in New Zealand since 2003. I trained in England as a horse riding instructor where I gained my B.H.S A.I which makes me a fully qualified Instructor and Groom. I also have my NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Horse Care and Riding and passed three papers at college on Horse Management and theory of riding. I am currently training my young horse at preliminary dressage and low level jumping, and have just started competing him and we are going well. I love this job! Now a permanent part of the White Star Stables team and steps up as "foreperson" as an integral member of staff, dealing with all the ground work and stepping up in the absence of Nicky while she drives on the circuit.

Mac Mac is a passionate owner and part-time worker at White Star Stables. He shares in the ownership of the "Tomado" horses having been introduced to the sport through Tom Rodewald. Mac and his wife Joy live in Matamata. Mac has been a milk man in Matamata for 35 years and originally started as a Greyhound trainer and met Tom Rodewald via the greyhounds. Tom persuaded Mac to become involved in harness racing and their first horse was Waingaro Lassie which started with Robert Mitchell. The horse came to White Star Stables and subsequently won six races. The trio who raced her decided to venture into breeding and racing and she has produced five foals four of which have won races. Mac decided to expand his harness racing involvement by becoming an amateur driver. He completed an amateur driving course and loves getting out on the race track competing. He works Wednesday's all day and Friday mornings with Nicky at White Star Stables. He (along with his racing partners) currently have President Tomado in work and Mac has Bettor's Image as his amateur driving horse.

Megan Megan Teaz has recently joined the White Star Stables team on a permanent part-time basis. Married to Jason, she has always been involved with horses. Her mother, trained Perigo to his first 6 wins from her Pukekohe base. Megan started driving as a 10 year old and eventually went to work for trainer, Tony Grayling and gained her Junior Drivers Licence while working for him. To date Megan has driven 3 winners - obviously looking for more and since working for Nicky Chilcott, is starting get more driving opportunities.         Roxy Stable mascot is Roxy - Nicky's Beagle. She keeps everyone on their toes and is a loveable addition to the stable "staff".