A true racing man at heart, Tim Gard comes from a legacy of fervent racing genes. Aided by the influence provided by his father, sporting and race commentator Alf Gard, Tim has been involved in thoroughbred racing in some capacity his whole life.

After initially studying for several years to be a vet, he changed tack and worked in key roles for the South Australian Jockey Club, and later the South Australian Totalizator Agency Board (SATAB) as a senior marketing executive. He has also become personally involved in thoroughbred selection, breeding and racing, and currently has shares in two up and coming racehorses.