Meet The Team

General Manager

Michael Malone

With over 35 years experience in the thoroughbred game, Mick has extensive knowledge across all facets of the industry. Mick has worked at Arrowfield Stud and Kitchwin Hills as well as being heavily involved in the development of micro-syndication companies The Racing League and MiRunners. Mick's skills range from the grass-roots level foaling down mares, preparing yearlings right through to bloodstock selection and advice. Mick's obvious passion for the development of young people makes him an approachable and knowledgeable leader. Outside work, you'll find Mick spending time with his family and friends, fishing and planning his next trip up North.

Stud Manager

Pauline Alix

Originally from Brittany, France, Pauline migrated to Australia as a young 23 year old, now some 15 years later she has extensive experience across all aspects of the industry. She is particularly passionate about the development of young people within the thoroughbred industry and is constantly displaying this in her day to day approach to running the farm. Before starting North along side her husband Mick, Pauline spent time working for Darley, Ireland and Kitchwin Hills. She has an obvious love for the horse and always has their best interest at the forefront of her mind. Outside work, you'll find Pauline spending time with her family and friends, in her vegetable garden or cooking.

Farm Manager

David Topp

David or affectionately known around the farm as "Toppy" has a long standing friendship with Mick for over 40 years. Toppy's experience with farming ranges from construction through to extensive knowledge within the agronomy sector - he is an intergeral part of the North team ensuring our farm is in the best shape for your future equine athlete, with safety at the forefront of his mind. Further to, he has a deep passion for animals and loves lending a helping hand with the horses, too. Outside work, you'll find David spending time with his wife Terry, playing lawn bowls and camping.

Operations Manager

Kate Dallimore

Orginally from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Kate's love for horses started at a very young age, having being an ambitious equestrian rider from the age of 4. Her love for the thoroughbred was born when she attended her first Magic Millions sale when she was 12, mixing feeds and picking boxes. Now, Kate has extensive experience across yearling management, broodmares and foals, administration, client relations, marketing and media. She offers a diverse range of skills to her position at North. Outside work, you'll find Kate cooking, swimming, and planning her next overseas trip.

Assistant Stud Manager

Pierre Cornet

Coming soon!

Stud Hand

Tom Giles

Coming soon!

Stud Hand 

Lise Gonzalez

Lize is from France and came to Australia just 18 months ago without knowing anything about the racing industry. She has had a strong passion and love for horses since she was a young girl and has ridden from a young age. Now, she tells us she has found her dream job and loves working with mares and foals, though has recently started on the yearlings and is taking everything in her stride. Outside work, you'll find Lize spending time with her friends or spending time at the beach! 

Stud Hand

Eleah Gauthier

Eleah is from the South of France and only arrived in Australia 3 months ago. She has always being around horses from a young age and is an avid equestrian rider. Although her experience with thorougbreds is limited, she is a very keen and a very quick learner and has already spent time on all areas of the farm from mares and foals to yearlings. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, horse-riding and travelling. 

Stud Hand

Celeste Kruger

Coming soon!

Stud Hand

Abbie-Lee Meyer

Abby works with the North team part time along side breeding her own thoroughbreds and running her own small non-commercial property in Denman, NSW. Her passion for horses runs deep having always being in the racing industry since leaving school, with extensive experience and knowledge with yearlings as well as mares and foals. Outside of work, she spends most of her free time riding her own horses so is continuously indulged with the animal making her the perfect addition to our already passionate team. 

Security 

Chilli

.

Security

Socket

.

​