Justa Victory Stables
Meet Our Trainers
Adrianne DeVaux
Horse racing has always been more than just a career for Adrianne DeVaux — it’s been a way of life. Raised in a family deeply connected to the sport, Adrianne grew up around the barn area, learning firsthand the dedication, patience, and hard work it takes to care for and develop thoroughbreds.
Over the years, she has built her stable around the values that matter most to her: putting the horses first, treating owners like family, and maintaining honest, open communication every step of the way. Adrianne takes pride in running a smaller, hands-on operation where every horse receives individual attention and care.
Adriannes passion for the game comes not only from the competition, but from the relationships built along the journey — with the horses, the owners, and the team behind the scenes. Whether campaigning at tracks like Saratoga Race Course or competing year-round in New York, Adrianne is committed to giving every horse the best opportunity to succeed while creating an enjoyable and rewarding ownership experience.
For Adrianne, success is about more than wins — it’s about doing things the right way and building something people are proud to be part of.
Rachel Sells
A true Horsewoman, Rachel started riding horses in 1996, turning professional at 18 years old through
USHJA. She became a Certified Riding Instructor through the American Riding Instructors Association in
Huntseat and Recreational Riding.
Rachel began her career with Thoroughbreds as a hot walker in 2009 and quickly earned a position as an
assistant trainer for Karl Grusmark. She worked with Karl until 2017 when she went out on her own,
earning her first win at Laurel Park with Readyheartandsoul in just seven starts. Rachel has earned over
200 wins with over $5 million in career earnings. Some of her top horses include Olazabal, Stormin
Sammy and Aelfgar.
When she’s not at the track, Rachel enjoys spending time at the farm with her family, caring for theirbroodmares, babies and retirees. Her and her team are very active with the aftercare of retired horses.Rachel spends countless hours finding homes and second careers for retired equine athletes.
Eddie Coletti Jr.
Ed Coletti is a third-generation Thoroughbred trainer with deep family roots in horse racing. He grew up at the racetrack and worked alongside his father at the family farm in Ocala, gaining early hands-on experience breaking young horses, evaluating talent, and navigating the sales process.
Training professionally since 1994, Ed earned a Grade 3 win in the Victory Ride Stakes with Dixie Serenade and remains active at the sales, building strong industry relationships.
Today, he trains with a practical, experience-driven approach, supported by longstanding connections and family members.
Kathleen O'Connell
Kathleen O’Connell is one of North America’s most accomplished Thoroughbred trainers and the winningest female trainer in the sport’s history. Originally from Detroit, she worked her way up from hot walker to licensed trainer in 1981, ultimately establishing her operation in Florida. She remains a longtime fixture at Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park. We have had much success with Kathleen in the past. Justa Victory is excited to be back in Kathleens barn for the Tampa Bay Meet.
Known for her hands-on approach and tireless work ethic, O’Connell has trained multiple graded-stakes winners, including Stormy Embrace, Watch Me Go, and Well Defined. Throughout her career, her runners have earned more than $46 million in purse earnings.
Kathleen is a consistent leader within the Florida racing community and continues to be recognized by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association for her success with Florida-bred horses.
Respected for her longevity, horsemanship, and dedication to her team and horses, Kathleen O’Connell stands as a trailblazer and a model of consistency in American racing.
David Donk
Born and raised near Finger Lakes Racetrack, David grew up across the street from a Thoroughbred farm where his family boarded horses. He worked at Finger Lakes as a
teenager on weekends and during the summers. He was introduced to racing by his father who had owned racehorses since 1968.
Donk worked for the late Hall of Fame trainer Woody Stephens in Florida during the winter of 1984-85 and continued his apprenticeship with Stephens until 1990. He helped train Forty Niner at the Aiken Training Track. Forty Niner was the 1987 Eclipse Award Champion 2-Year-Old Male and elected to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of
Fame on March 18, 1988. He also trained Awad, winner of the 1993 Secretariat Stakes [G1] and the 1995 Arlington
Million [G1] and had careers earnings of $3,270,131. Some of David’s top earning horses include Awad, Hessonite, King Kreesa and Ordway and multiple other Graded
Stakes winners.
David started his own stable in late 1990. Henryk de Kwiatkowski was one of his first clients and together they won three stakes during the first year of their partnership.Since then, David has won many New York and Grade 1 stakes races and is considered one of New York’s top trainers. David has earned over 850 wins and isclosing in on $50 million in lifetime earnings.As a diehard New York Jets fan, David can be easily spotted on the backside and around the track by his now famous Jets hat.