David A. Hayes

David Andrew Hayes (born 22 October 1962) is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse trainer who has total of 96 Group One wins in his name, (78 in Australia, 17 in Hong Kong and one in Japan) including winner of the Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Golden Slipper.
Hayes became the youngest member to be admitted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2008. He has trained in excess of 4,000 winners.
He is the son of the trainer Colin Hayes. His family include three sons, include co-trainer Ben Hayes, Australian rules football player Will Haves and VFL footballer/Track-work Rider James Hayes. His newhew Tom Dabernig is also a trainer.