During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Mark prepared an excellent team of standardbreds spearheaded by Gancia Guy, a New Zealand-bred gelding who won 19 races for the stable while banking more than $120,000.
Gancia Guy contested several feature events including the likes of the Treuer Memorial, Newcastle Mile, Miracle Mile qualifiers, J. D Watts Memorial, Bohemia Crystal FFA and the Newcastle Cup, among others.
During such races, Gancia Guy was taking on the likes of such notables like Our Sir Vancelot, Christian Cullen, Jofess, Quantum Lobell, Kyema Kid and Young Mister Charles.
Others sharp performers for the Callaghan stable include Parisology, Rave Moonraker, Somnio Denario, Culinary Delight and Strawberry Courage.
As it stands, Mark has prepared close to 500 career winners.
In more recent times, the stable has produced the likes of Vega Star, The Cid, Royal Gamble, Laceys Lad and Glenn Ford among others.
“Dad has always had a handy type within the stable. He’s pretty clever with a horse and I’ve learned a lot by watching him do his thing with the horses,” Tom said.
“Looking back, we had a great upbringing with the horses while doing our sport. Obviously, Jack and I have taken on a career with the horses while Harry is looking at becoming a schoolteacher.”