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Tim Gillespie

Gillespie confident Smokey Bear can break through

By Josh Spasaro · 16 October 2026

Trainer and driver Tim Gillespie believes Smokey Bear is on the verge of recording his first career victory at Marburg on Sunday. That is when the gelding, who turns four on October 22, will line up in the maiden over 2200 metres, guided by Angus Garrard. The Up And Quick and Justa Cold Trotter gelding […]

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Multiple reasons for Tim Gillespie to sparkle

By Jordan Gerrans · 1 May 2025

Tim Gillespie admits it can be challenging preparing horses for two completely different codes of racing at the same time, but the veteran horseman could be on the verge of a rare winning double inside a month. The 59-year-old works five racehorses at a time – one galloper, two pacers and two trotters. The one […]