"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
American Pharoah X Devious Maid Gelding
2 year old Chestnut ColtSire: American Pharoah Dam: Devious Maid
We were excited to secure this outstanding looking gelding from the Inglis Classic Yearling sale by Champion racehorse and exciting sire American Pharoah out of the family that holds a special place in the Joseph and Jones Racing heart.
American Ph...
Flying Artie X Abba Filly
2 year old Brown FillySire: Flying Artie Dam: Abba
We attended the early yearling sales with a view to secure a first season sire progeny and after inspecting a few yearlings it became evident to us that we had to get our hands on a FLYING ARTIE. They were athletic, great moving horses and seeming...
Irish Dancer
3 year old Bay or Brown FillySire: Shamus Award Dam: Fish Dive
Lovely Shamus Award filly that we have let grow out and we couldn't be happier how she has done given the extra time to mature. She was broken in in December 2019 and is now ready start her racing education . She was purchased at the Inglis Class...
Vadamos X Modern Lady Gelding
2 year old Bay ColtSire: Vadamos Dam: Modern Lady
We purchased this lovely staying felding from the Westbury Stud draft at 2020 Karaka Yearling sale in NZ for $72k, he is by first season sire VADAMOS out of MODERN LADY which makes him a 1/2 brother to JJR's exciting 3yo staying filly ROOM NUMBER
V...
Super One X Help Gelding
2 year old Bay or Brown GeldingSire: Super One Dam: Help
This Super One x Help gelding is a nice strong boy with a wing on every foot, and was purchased at the 2020 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $26k.
His sire Super One is by the Champion Sire I Am Invincible and is doing a great job with 7 (as of Ju...
Panzer Division X Naeb Gelding
3 year old Bay ColtSire: Panzer Division Dam: Naeb
This athletic son of new season sire Panzer Division out of the mare Naeb which makes him a 3/4 in blood to JJR's Croix De Vie who was a 3 time winner of the Tab Federal $50k held at Canberra. He was purchased at the Inglis Classic sale for $30.8k...
Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Fields/Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | ||||
| Trapper Tom | Oct 02 | 1 | Moruya | Field |
| She's All In | Oct 02 | 2 | Moruya | Field |
| In My Wallet | Oct 02 | 5 | Moruya | Field |
| She's All In | Oct 02 | 5 | Moruya | Field |
| Weights | ||||
| Singing Dixie | Sep 28 | 5 | Leeton | Field |
| Mookareena | Sep 30 | 5 | Randwick-Kensington | Field |
| Acceptances | ||||
| In My Wallet | Sep 30 | 3 | Canberra | Field/Form |
| Singing Dixie | Sep 30 | 5 | Canberra | Field/Form |
| Mercurial Lad | Sep 30 | 5 | Randwick-Kensington | Field/Form |
| Mookareena | Sep 30 | 6 | Canberra | Field/Form |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartkap | Sep 19, 2020 | 4 - Wagga | 0.80 | Aaron Sweeney |
| In My Wallet | Sep 19, 2020 | 1 - Wagga | 1.00 | P Scorse |
| Trapper Tom | Sep 08, 2020 | 4 - Queanbeyan | 0.50 | Aaron Sweeney |
| Trapper Tom | Aug 15, 2020 | 4 - Narrandera | 1.30 | Aaron Sweeney |
| Sir Finn | Aug 02, 2020 | 3 - Gundagai | 1.30 | Simon Miller |
Latest Results
| Horse | Finished | Date | Race | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Lady | 9 | Sep 25, 2020 | 2 - Goulburn | 19.10 | Aaron Sweeney |
| Smartkap | 1 | Sep 19, 2020 | 4 - Wagga | 0.80 | Aaron Sweeney |
| In My Wallet | 1 | Sep 19, 2020 | 1 - Wagga | 1.00 | P Scorse |
| Sacred Spice | 5 | Sep 19, 2020 | 1 - Wagga | 3.50 | Aaron Sweeney |
| Singing Dixie | 3 | Sep 18, 2020 | 1 - Canberra | 2.70 | Simon Miller |
News
Mercurial Lad blitzes them again
Feb 11, 2019 It was never the plan. Tear away to a 10-length lead, run the field ragged and then hold on for a gutsy win.That was the scenario as stable favourite Mercurial Lad make it
Mercurial Lad delivers at Randwick
Jan 22, 2019 Mercurial Lad made every post a winner as he notched up a thoroughly deserved city success in fading light at Randwick. The Joseph and Jones-trained runner contested the
Reign Over Me gets the job done
Dec 18, 2018 Reign Over Me has broke her long awaited maiden at Canberra on Sunday. Remaining over the mile for her thirst consecutive start, "Chloe" was given a peach by Blaike McDougall