Personnel
Chris Lang
has been Australia’s leading trainer of trotters for the past three years and seems certain to make this four in a row for this 2008/09 season. Many of these victories he has driven himself, while on occasions when starting two or more trotters in a race, brother Gavin Lang or Chris Jnr has filled in admirably.
It’s not surprising Chris has grown up to view the beautiful trotting gait with so much passion. His father, Graeme Lang, trained and drove Scotch Notch to be Australia’s finest ever trotting mare, winning two Inter Dominion Championships and competing successfully against the best in North America.
Not all of his success has come from training and driving the best, as a few of these only responded after the polish finally shone through. His expertise extends to his knowledge of shoeing some not so well gaited performers.
Sharon Lang
A well known Equestrienne who is an FEI rider was also included on the State Olympic Development Squad with her mare, Aabriolet. Sharon purchased her as a weanling and trained her through to Grand Prix level Dressage.
Sharon has overseen the development of Aldebaran Park and is the hands-on manager for the stud operation. Sharon performs all duties which include the collection of stallions, all aspects of Broodmare management as well as being present at virtually every foaling. Sharon also ensures that happy healthy, well handled yearlings make the step over to the training barn next door.
Chris Lang Jnr
Better known around the family stables as simply ‘Junior’, has now driven more than 126 winners since bringing up his first success in December 2003 driving Ally McBlossom at Kilmore to become No. 2 reinsman for his Dad.
Being his father’s son, he wisely went out to gain early experience by working at the stables of his grandfather Graeme (G.A. Lang), and then for John Justice. A most level-headed young horseman, other trainers can be quick to put him up behind a pacer with confidence.
Ben Gledhill
Recognised the world over as Foreman for the leading Australasian trotting stable, Ben is also a successful Trainer/Driver in his own right. He trains a small select team and enjoys success on a regular basis. Ben also drives for Team Lang regularly. Ben has a wonderful work ethic and is often left in charge of running the stable for extended periods. He is admired and respected by not only work colleagues but stable clients as well. He is gentle and thorough with all the horses and is known for his patience with young horses.
Paul Davies
Paul has spent his whole life around harness racing. His mother, Margaret is a founding member of the Reinswomens Association of N.S.W. Paul was track curator and treasurer at Bulli Harness Racing track a number of years. He is ever reliable and always first on deck each morning. Paul loves his trotters and has had much success with family bred trotters, Jingling Silver and Mundaka.
Michael Lang
The youngest member of the Nagambie Lang Clan, Michael has grown up involved in the day to day operations of the stable and whilst everyone else is off at the races or trials, he is always at home holding the "fort".
Many consider him the stylish one of the group and is widely recognised for his wit around the stables, but not until his second cup of coffee!
Jade Walker
Jade is one of our newer recruits to the team. She grew up in Narrandera, NSW, and is a qualified Baker/Pastry Chef which comes in handy at morning tea time. Jade grew up on a farm and always had a horse or two competing at numerous pony club events.
Jade divides her time between the stud operation at Aldebaran Park and the training stables. Her bubbly personality and enthusiam make her a joy to work with and will undoubtably carry her a long way in this industry.
David Bartley
Dave has been involved in harness racing forever and moved from his home town of Broken Hill in central NSW many years ago to follow his love of harness racing. He is married with 5 kids, apparently they never owned a TV when he first got married. His eldest daughter, Rebecca is one of Victorias leading junior drivers and one of his younger daughters, Ellen won the Inter Dominion Pony trot at Menangle this year. Dave works primarily at Aldebaran Park and has become a valuable asset to the team. He informs us that he now owns a TV!!