"Realise your dream with the JJR Team"
Canberra's newest training trio - Joseph, Jones & Jones!
After six years "off and on" as foreman to Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones, son and younger brother Matt Jones has officially joined the family team as a third co-trainer.
Matt has a passion for racing and is a highly experienced horseman, bringing his own set of skills to the partnership. To be able to pull on three different sets of skills puts Joseph, Jones & Jones in a formidable position, the sum of their experience will undoubtedly enhance the operations of the stable to the benefit of the horses and their owners.
Barbara has been referred to as "one of the trail-blazers for women in the racing industry". Since being granted her licence in 1975 she became the first female trainer to win the Group 1 Doncaster Handicap with Merimbula Bay. This highly regarded and respected woman has also been the recipient of an Australian Sports Medal for her outstanding contribution to thoroughbred racing in Australia and in 2004 was made an Honorary Ambassador for Canberra by the Chief Minister Jon Stanhope for her integrity, professionalism and selflessness in serving the Canberra community.
Paul obtained his own training licence in 2009. With a very small team of horses, he had his first runner in November 2009 and on 6th January 2010, Universal Boy became Paul's first winner (at Randwick no-less). At the commencement of the 2010-2011 racing season Paul and Barbara formally joined forces in a training partnership.
The stable has just had it's strongest season to date with much success both on and off the track. Former Kiwi galloper Almost Court notched his sixth win since joining the stable to secure the 2018 Listed Canberra Cup, most certainly a stable highlight. The gelding now with his sights set on some bigger races in September and should the stars align, the Caulfield Cup.
The Joseph and Jones training operation has also recently expanded to include the Sapphire Coast where it will soon host up to 15 horses in training. This expansion will compliment the existing JJR facilities at Thoroughbred Park and the agistment, spelling and pre-training facilities offered at their 3000 acre Bombala property.
Racing is a way of life for Barbara, Paul and Matt and this is reflected in their approach. The racing experience is there to be enjoyed and it is a natural thing for owners to dream of their horse winning a race. The JJR motto "Realise your dream with the JJR Team" says to owners that to dream of owning a winner is achievable. The euphoria of winning a country maiden is no less than winning a race in the city. With this in mind, there is great emphasis on placing horses where they have a winning chance.
Joseph & Jones Racing has in excess of 300 owners at present and invite you to participate in the thrill of racing a horse. Partnerships and syndicates, both offered by JJR, are affordable ways of experiencing that thrill. It is a great way to make new friends and have fun. Each year, JJR sponsor a race day at Thoroughbred Park for their owners where a sit-down lunch and greats of the turf provide an amusing insight into the race game.
Horses Currently Available
Spirit Of Boom X Grawlix Colt
2 year old Grulla ColtSire: Spirit of Boom Dam: Grawlix
1 year old Colt
Sire: Spirit Of Boom Dam: Grawlix
1 year old Grey Colt
MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE 2018 PURCHASE - LOT 55
Type: Yearling
Bonus Schemes: Magic Millions Race Series
Spirit of Boom is certainly living up to his name as he is the BOOM stallion...
Star Witness X Cinquante Cinq
2 year old Chestnut FillySire: Star Witness Dam: Cinquante Cinq
1 year old Chestnut Filly
Sire: Star Witness Dam: Cinquante Cinq
INGLIS CLASSIC YEARLING SALE 2018 PURCHASE - LOT 322
Type: Yearling
Bonus Schemes: BOBS Eligible and Inglis Race Series
We were excited to secure this this ...
Delago Deluxe X Ze Choice Gelding
2 year old Bay ColtSire: Delago Deluxe Dam: Ze Choice
INGLIS CLASSIC YEARLING SALE 2018 PURCHASE - LOT 233
Type: Yearling
Bonus Schemes: BOBS Eligible and Inglis Race Series
We were excited to secure this this strong and athletic gelding from the strong Newhaven Park draft at the Inglis Classic Yearling...
Dream Ahead X Deelites Gelding
2 year old Bay or Brown ColtSire: Dream Ahead Dam: Deelites
Sire: Dream Ahead Dam: Deelites
1 year old Gelding
Passed in at Classic Sale and Secured after the sale for $30k
Type: Yearling
Bonus Schemes: Inglis Race Series
UPDATE NOW A HALF BROTHER TO A GROUP PLACED FILLY LADY PLUCK
We manag...
Merc
2 year old Brown ColtSire: Knight Exemplar Dam: Mercury Lady
2 year old Brown Gelding
Sire: Knight Exemplar Dam: Mercury Lady (NZ)
INGLIS SCONE YEARLING SALE 2018 PURCHASE - LOT 57
Type: Yearling
By Knight Exemplar the Group 2 placed and son of Exceed a...
Farage
3 year old Chestnut GeldingSire: Eurozone Dam: Abba
2 year old Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Eurozone Dam: Abba
INGLIS Ready to Run SALE 2017 PURCHASE - LOT 49
Type: 2yo
Bonus Schemes: BOBS Eligible and Inglis Race Series
Mumma Mia weren't we delighted to get our top pick at the recent Inglis Ready to Run sale...
Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Fields/Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||||
| Croix De Vie | Dec 16 | 1 | Canberra | Field |
| Inch Perfect | Dec 16 | 2 | Canberra | Field |
| Tyres Are Crucial | Dec 16 | 2 | Canberra | Field |
| Smiling At Shadows | Dec 16 | 4 | Canberra | Field |
| Reign Over Me | Dec 16 | 7 | Canberra | Field |
| Critical Touch | Dec 16 | 1 | Canberra | Field |
| Acceptances | ||||
| Critical Touch | Dec 13 | 7 | Queanbeyan | Field/Form |
| Mookareena | Dec 13 | 6 | Queanbeyan | Field/Form |
| Farage | Dec 13 | 5 | Queanbeyan | Field/Form |
| Havelka | Dec 13 | 1 | Queanbeyan | Field/Form |
| D'Beak | Dec 14 | 5 | Canterbury Park | Field/Form |
| Mercurial Lad | Dec 15 | 9 | Royal Randwick | Field/Form |
| Embezzlement | Dec 15 | 1 | Royal Randwick | Field/Form |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darts Away | Nov 24, 2018 | 5 - Adaminaby | 0.10 | Aaron Sweeney |
| Critical Touch | Nov 18, 2018 | 2 - Canberra | 0.10 | Simon Miller |
| Tyres Are Crucial | Nov 17, 2018 | 6 - Gundagai | 0.20 | Ms K Nisbet |
| Mookareena | Nov 16, 2018 | 5 - Gundagai | 0.80 | Simon Miller |
| Athonis | Nov 01, 2018 | 3 - Sapphire Coast | 0.80 | Simon Miller |
Latest Results
| Horse | Finished | Date | Race | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara's Choice | 11 | Dec 11, 2018 | 3 - Wagga | 9.70 | Simon Miller |
| Rock On Zariz | 9 | Dec 11, 2018 | 6 - Wagga | 3.40 | P Scorse |
| Smiling At Shadows | 2 | Dec 08, 2018 | 4 - Cooma | 0.20 | P Scorse |
| Just A Spat | 5 | Dec 08, 2018 | 5 - Cooma | 10.00 | P Scorse |
| Trapper Tom | 2 | Dec 08, 2018 | 5 - Cooma | 0.80 | Jamie Gibbons |
News
Darts Away wins Adaminaby Cup
Nov 28, 2018 Darts Away has chalked up his seventh career win by taking out the 2018 Adaminaby Cup. The win made it back to back Cups for JJR with last year's washout. Chasing Charlie
Tyres Are Crucial takes out the Hair Of The Dog feature
Nov 20, 2018 Tyres Are Crucial has finished right over the top of them to claim the BM 65 Hair Of The Dog at Gundagai on the second/final day of their Carnival. Appreciating the
Mookareena wins at the Snake Gully Carnival
Nov 20, 2018 Mookareena has descended on her rivals to claim victory in the Class 1 Handicap at Gundagai on the first day of the Carnival. Racing first-up since a successful two year