Glenn Burrows

Stud Owner

Glenn has spent his life in the thoroughbred industry in one form or another.

He was introduced to horses early on in life, as his late father was a trainer and breeder.

Glenn joined auction house William Inglis and Son at the age of 16, in the pedigree department, before resigning some 20 years later as bloodstock manager, to purchase Willow Park.

Jade Rossington

Stud Manager

Jade started with Willow Park in 2005 and became stud manager in 2011. Prior to Willow Park, Jade worked at Twin Palms Stud for four years, and also did a yearling season in both England and America. 

Her most memorable yearling is Samantha Miss, who was sold for $1.5m (Jade led her through the ring), and went on to become Champion 3YO Filly of her year, Jade often went to the races to cheer her on.

Her favourite mare on the farm currently is Commands mare, Offer It Up. 

Brendan Gregory

Farm Manager

Brendan started with Willow Park in May 2021.

He grew up at Bylong and initially began working on the farm he grew up on. He went on to work on a wheat and cattle farm in Queensland, as well as at the famed Woodlands Stud on the horse and farm crew, managed a cattle farm at Oberon and held the head farmer position at Sledmere Stud for a number of years.

In his spare time, Brendan enjoys socialising with mates. 

Harry Grinsell

Horses & Maintenance

Harry started with Willow Park in 2001, with his role encompassing horse work, gardening and maintenance.

Prior to Willow Park, Harry worked with Brian Mayfield Smith in the 80's, and even strapped two horses for the Melbourne Cup - Indian Raj and Sydney Cup winner, Late Show. 

Harry's favourite mare on the farm is Offer It Up, who has resided at Willow Park since 2013.

Noel Moir

Farming & Maintenance

Noel has been at Willow Park since 2008. 

Noel rode work for John Morish at Randwick back in the early 1990's, followed by stints at Torryburn and Stoney Bridge as Racing and Breaking Manager. Noel broke in Coogee Walk, Fayreform, Astro Boy, Desert Rain and Torryburn Ranch amongst many others. He says he has worked with too many horses to have a favourite, but Coogee Walk holds a special place in his heart having won a Group 1.

Chloe Milliken

Horse Staff

Chloe started at Willow Park in April 2021, having helped out at sales previously. She has worked in Australia, NZ, England, Ireland, Germany and America, mainly doing yearling preps and sales, with the odd foaling season.

The most memorable horses Chloe has worked with are Meleka Belle (dam of Melody Belle), as she grew up with her family, and the beautiful Iffraaj, a gorgeous and gentle stallion, also sire of Meleka Belle.

Chloe’s favourite mare at Willow Park is Sybella, a well related Snitzel mare.

Graeme Morris

Farming & Maintenance

Graeme started at Willow Park in April 2021.

He grew up in Western Sydney and worked in greenkeeping and on sports fields for 12 years. He also ran his own business in Jim's Mowing for a number of years, before his landscaping background lead him to a position on the maintenance team at Willow Park.

Graeme enjoys spending time with Blaze, his staffy, in his spare time, as well as extreme sports, trail bike riding and off grid camping.

Rachel Thompson

Horse Staff

Rachel began working at Willow Park in August 2021. Her career in the horse industry started at Barador Stud for three years, where she also completed the HTBA Fast Track course. She also travelled to Ireland to complete the Irish National Stud course, which she names as a highlight of her career so far.

Rachel likes catching up with family and friends in her spare time. Her favourite mare on the farm is Belle De Jeu.

Celeste Kruger

Horse Staff

Celeste started at Willow Park in November 2021, having spent the breeding season at Godolphin Woodlands after completing the Fast Track course in 2020. Born and bred into the industry, she has been working at her family’s Lyndhurst farm even since she could muck out a box!

A memorable moment in the industry for Celeste is getting to witness Scorched Earth grow up from a tiny baby, to prepping her for the 2019 Magic Millions Yearling Sale, then watching her do amazing things on the track. Celeste’s favourite mare at Willow Park is Shush, the half sister to Babylon Berlin.

Joel Kelly

Horse Staff

Joel started at Willow Park in November 2022 in time for yearling preparation, after working for Ryan and Alexiou Racing at Rosehill and at Kitchwin Hills prior to that. Joel is also a graduate of the HTBA Fast Track programme. A memorable moment in his career is strapping Williamsburg to a Group 3 win and Group 1 placing. Outside of work, Joel enjoys hiking, art and sports including football and golf.

Caitlin Brown

Horse Staff

Anita Brown

Horse Staff

Anita has been back at Willow Park since 2020, having previously worked on the farm for a couple of years in 2017, before taking a break to have her daughters. She has worked with warmbloods, on a number of thoroughbred studs in the Hunter Valley, as well as stints with breakers/pre trainers and in racing stables.

In her spare time (if she can find any!), she enjoys spending time with her family, farm work at home and the occasional sleep! Her favourite mare on the farm is The Black Widow.