David Payne

Distance rise to help Navajo Peak

‘It was my fault’: David Payne says he got it wrong in training Navajo Peak to be a miler.

Payne focused on the big picture with Navajo Peak

Navajo Peak’s trainer admits the horse faces a herculean task to turn the tables on Fangirl this weekend.

Under-rated gelding on path to Doncaster Peak

The Doncaster Mile is the carnival goal for Apollo Stakes aspirant Navajo Peak.

Payne filly can go from Rags to riches

A $15,000 buy, Rag Queen will be racing for a share of the $2 million Inglis Millennium prize at Randwick.

Payne hoping new year brings rewards for Monfelicity

Trainer David Payne has made a point of not overtaxing Monfelicity in her 24 starts to date and hopes connections can reap the rewards in 2024 by making the transition to black type level.