John Blacker
Over the past 30 years, John Blacker has earned his reputation as one of Tasmania’s top trainers. On 3 occasions, John has been Tasmania’s Premiership Trainer and 9 times placing 2nd and 3rd on the Premiership Table.
Regarded a very good horseman, John started his career as a track work rider for Tasmanian Hall of Fame Trainer, George Blacker. During the early years, John also assisted with the Breaking In and Pre-training side of the business. John commenced his training career in his early 20’s with much success. During his successful career, John has won most of Tasmania’s Premier Races including;
Tasmanian St Leger Stakes
Tasmanian Derby
Tasmanian Newmarket
2017, 2010 & 1998 Devonport Cups
2019 Conquering Stakes (L)
2021, 2020, 2014, 1996 Longford Cups
2021 Tasmanian Guineas (L)
2021 Launceston Guineas (L)
2021 Brighton Cup
2021 Ladbroke Stakes (L)
2021 Launceston Cup (G3)
2022 Longford Cup
2023 Longford Cup
2023 Brighton Cup
2023 Devonport Cup
2023 Summer Cup
2023 Night Cup
John has also enjoyed success in taking Tasmanian horses to Melbourne. Achieving many wins, one highlight would be Nuclear Free’s win in the 2006 G2 MRC Tristarc Stakes.
In his first full-season training back in Tasmania in the 2014/2015 season, John has consistently finished either 2nd or 1st in the Tasmanian Leading Trainer Table.