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Racing: a lifelong passion New
Date: 08-Jun-2026
MARCUS Wilson says he was born and bred into racing. Following his father John Wilson into training, he built on a natural love for animals to create a career he loves.
The pattern of his career was set by spending mornings before and afternoons after school at his dad’s stables and weekends at the races.
Now 40, he has already trained horses for 20 years. He credits his father and early work at Scone Vet Hospital and Arrowfield Stud for shaping his skills.
Marcus started training on his own in 2006 in the Hunter Valley, with one horse, and soon landed his first winner at Gosford.
A temporary move to Queensland became permanent after immediate success. He later established stables on the Gold Coast.
Marcus still loves racing for the horses, the owners and the challenge. While a Group 1 remains the dream, any winner anywhere is satisfying.
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Story: Peter Foley
Image: Trackside Photography