Archie made the decision to set up his stable in Ballarat for a number of key reasons. He felt the opportunities in Australia were far greater than back in England for a young trainer, a situation that remains the case to this day; racing has a much wider appeal and the the prize money on offer is far superior to any other major racing country.
Ballarat as a training centre immediately appealed to Archie as, first and foremost, Archie is a horseman, and the quiet country setting is to him, an ideal location for a horse to enjoy its life and thrive as a racehorse. This combined with the top class facilities allowed him the scope to develop his training technique using a combination of methods he has learned through his travel around the world.
