2025 JUNE (Late) Online Sale
Particulars
Name: | The Genius (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | So You Think (NZ) |
Dam: | Placement (NZ) |
Colour: | B/BR |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 21 August 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Other Defects - Current Tendon Injury - See Repor |
GST: | No |
Location: | Forest Lodge MINERS REST VIC |
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Reports

Description
The Genius – 5YO Gelding by So You Think
A consistent and competitive galloper, The Genius has had 18 starts for 4 wins, 2 placings, and $135,000 in prizemoney, including both a metropolitan win and placing.
He was in strong form last preparation before going for a spell over summer. The Genius returned to work earlier this year and had his first run of the current campaign at Sandown on May 21st – post-race comments are attached.
Unfortunately, in the weeks following that run, he sustained a 10% lesion to his left front tendon, which will require rehabilitation prior to a return to racing. For more detail, please refer to the attached veterinary report.
Post Race on 21/05: https://cdn2.prism.horse/media/4d5fb16d9cb34526ba3452b0f8ddcce0.mp4
Gallop on 15/05: https://cdn2.prism.horse/media/bc2bff57f13143fe9a97e8a94e1bda33.mp4
Gallop on 05/05: https://cdn.prism.horse/media/da47ecf03f70434199261bbb4b8ee017.mp4
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Vendor's Contact Details
Vendor | Ciaron Maher Racing (as agent) |
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Phone | 0413879129 |

Pedigree
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THE GENIUS (AUS) | ||||
Bay/Brown gelding | Foaled 2019 |
SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 1089 rnrs, 732 wnrs, 63 SW, inc. Think it Over (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Quick Thinker, Think About It, La Bella Diosa, Knight Errant - Knights Order (Aus.), Nimalee, Palaisipan, Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, You Wahng, D'Argento, Inference, Gentleman Roy, Midnight Blue, Fasika, Peltzer, Miss Siska, Thedoctoroflove, Cognito, Poland, etc.
1st dam Placement (NZ), by Savabeel. 5 wins from 1300m to 2100m, A$472,378, MRC Monjon Security H., VRC Lort Smith Animal Hospital H., MRC Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce H., MVRC Adapt Australia H., 2d VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, MRC Ethereal S., L, SAJC Centaurea S., L, VRC Gail Jackson & Rosemary Keogh H., MRC LU Simon Builders H., MVRC Slickpix H., VRC Byron Moore H., MVRC Fisher & Paykel P., 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, MRC The Age H., Premier Signs H., TRC Jockey Club Cup, VRC Jezabeel H., Johnstaff Projects H., MRC Programmed Property Services H., SAJC Adelaide Casino H., 4th TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to I WISH I WIN, STRIKE THE STARS, Best Case. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Berkshire Lady (f by Star Witness) Winner at 2000m, 3d Tasmanian Oaks, L, MRC Hamilton Reid CA P. Dam of- Cupid's Conquest Go Public The Genius Girls Kick On Lucilago
2nd dam LUCIDA, by O'Reilly. Winner at 1400m, 3d CJC Coffee Club on Halswell H. Sister to Patrick, blood-sister to Irish Nova (dam of SACRED STAR), Bling Placement (f Savabeel) 5 wins. See above. Unicron Jewellery Magical Charm Light of Wanshi Massive Power Bejewelled Shauquin
3rd dam STARCENT, by Centaine. Joint third top filly on The 1994-95 NZ 3YO Free H. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 950m to 1600m, NZ$113,950, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, Avondale JC Classic S., L, Wanganui JC Taranaki-Wanganui Breeders' H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1. Sister to Professionelle Ambitious (f Last Tycoon) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, Matamata RC IRT-BAS H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L, 4th ARC Royal S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners- STRIKE THE STARS (g Savabeel) 3 wins from 1400m to 3200m, A$612,300, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, City Tattersalls Club H., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, VRC Tab.com.au S., Gr.3, ATC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, 4th Australian Derby, Gr.1. Best Case (g Savabeel) 5 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$432,080, BRC Wilpak Wholesale Meats H., ATC City Tattersalls Club Inglis Bonus, 3d South Australian Derby, Gr.1, ATC Tulloch S., Gr.2. Golden Sand Steed (g Pins) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, S$533,612, Singapore TC Japan Racing Association Trophy, Class 2 H., 2d Singapore TC Kranji A S., 3d Singapore TC Kranji Sprint, L. Royal Ambition (f Royal Academy) 2 wins at 2, Avondale JC Point Chevalier Bowling Club 2YO H., 2d Foxton RC Castletown S., L, 3d Hawkes Bay Bay Ford Juvenile S., 4th WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2. Producer. Ampin SAVY YONG BLONK (f Savabeel) 8 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$486,950, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders S., Gr.3, ARC Royal Descent S., TDDA H., Hawkes Bay Vet Services Equine Hawke's Bay H., 2d ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, Counties Cup, Gr.3, ARC Royal Descent S., Waikato RC Lodge Real Estate H., 3d Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3. ADELAIDE ACE (g Savabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$526,785, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, VRC Victoria Derby Trial, Swan Hill Cup, 2d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H., Swan Hill Cup, Werribee Cup, MRC Enable Professional Services H., 3d MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Heatherlie S., L. Patrick (g O'Reilly) 4 wins at 1200m, 1600m, Hawkes Bay Let's Go to Turk's Bar H., Russell Roads H., WRC Shephard Dunphy H., 2d Timaru Cup, L, Manawatu RC Noel Eales Memorial H., 3d WRC Douro Cup. Etoile Fille Stop Making Sense (f Sebring) Winner at 2, 2d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Producer. Make a Wish I WISH I WIN (g Savabeel) Joint Champion Older Horse in Australia in 2022-23. Head of the WBR Rankings (Sprint) in 2024. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, NZ$152,325, A$12,701,250, to 2023-24, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, BRC Kingsford Smith Cup, Gr.1, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Northland Breeders S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Mufhasa S., L, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Memsie S., Gr.1, WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Ashburton RC John Grigg S., Gr.3. ANOTHER DOLLAR (f Ocean Park) 5 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$731,525, BRC Premier's Cup, Gr.3, Gosford Gold Cup, L, 2d BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, The Roses, Gr.2, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, 3d BRC Chairman's H., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3. Etoile Centieme DELTA GIRL (f General Nediym) Winner at 2, NZ$3,200, A$78,000, AJC Widden S., L, 2d STC Myer Ladies 2YO H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, ARC Bach Espresso H. Producer. Starry JEDIBEEL (g Savabeel) 8 wins to 1200m, A$917,650, to 2024-25, ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, Razor Sharp H., L, Schweppes H., Kia Ora Prague H., TAB H., Australian Imperial Force H., 2d BRC Victory S., Gr.2, ATC Choisir H., Thank You Members H., Star Turn at Vinery Stud H. Opportune Eclectus MARSEILLE ROULETTE (g Zizou) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$232,030, S$72,798 in Aust. and Singapore, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, RL, 2d ATC Sky Racing H., Schweppes H., 3d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3.
Race Record: 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$135,565, to 2024-25, MVRC Western General Bodyworks H., 3d MVRC Simpson Construction H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
THE GENIUS (AUS) 2019 Bay or Brown gelding
by So You Think - Placement, by Savabeel
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | A$22,515 |
4 | 10 | 2 | - | 2 | A$84,300 |
5 | 5 | 1 | - | - | A$28,750 |
Totals: | 18 | 4 | - | 2 | A$135,565 |
15/Dec/2022 | 1st of 10 (0.4) | Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Evolve Interiors Maiden P., A$37,500, 1450m, time 1:29.14. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Mac Kalhoun was 2nd and Mrs Bull 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), R Gorell, Mrs W Gorell, D T O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, Metcap Mgt No8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis), Mrs J O'Brien, P Gorell, J Gorell, B Gorell & J Downs. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$20,625 |
28/Apr/2023 | 4th of 8 (1.9) | Geelong RC Direct Aluminium H., A$27,000, 1525m, time 1:35.43. Track soft(6). Carried 62.00kg. Solbrook Star was 1st and The Untacklabull 2nd and Hollywood Siren 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), R Gorell, Mrs W Gorell, D T O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, Metcap Mgt No8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis), Mrs J O'Brien, P Gorell, J Gorell, B Gorell & J Downs. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$1,215 |
12/May/2023 | 6th of 10 (2.9) | Geelong RC Pura Milk H., A$27,000, 1760m, time 1:48.85. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Outback Jack was 1st and High Done 2nd and New Choice 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), R Gorell, Mrs W Gorell, D T O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, Metcap Mgt No8 (Mgr: J Stampolitis), Mrs J O'Brien, P Gorell, J Gorell, B Gorell & J Downs. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$675 |
27/Sep/2023 | 3rd of 9 (4.3) | Bendigo JC Dearaugo & Lea Electrical H., A$35,000, 1500m, time 1:29.79. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Fly Lie was 1st and Blesk 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J McKillop, A Miller, S Gammon, M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: D Oliver. | A$3,150 |
12/Oct/2023 | 1st of 13 (0.1) | Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Prendergast Earthmoving H., A$35,000, 1860m, time 1:56.37. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Dupont was 2nd and Harold the Great 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J McKillop, A Miller, S Gammon, M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: D Oliver. | A$19,250 |
17/Nov/2023 | 3rd of 10 (1.6) | MVRC Simpson Construction H., A$60,000, 2040m, time 2:05.77. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Cadmus was 1st and Kailash 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J McKillop, A Miller, S Gammon, M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: W Egan. | A$5,400 |
01/Dec/2023 | 1st of 11 (0.8) | MVRC Western General Bodyworks H., A$60,000, 2500m, time 2:40.91. Track soft(5). Carried 61.00kg. Fearentless was 2nd and Jumpin' Jaguar 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J McKillop, A Miller, S Gammon, M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: Damian Lane. | A$33,000 |
23/Dec/2023 | 8th of 11 (3.8) | MVRC Ladbroke It! H., A$130,000, 2500m, time 2:37.27. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Glentaneous was 1st and One Last Kiss 2nd and Cadmus 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J McKillop, A Miller, S Gammon, M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: W Egan. | A$2,600 |
20/Apr/2024 | 10th of 15 (7.3) | MRC (Mornington) No Fuss Event Hire H., A$130,000, 2000m, time 2:06.63. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Sea What I See was 1st and Desperado 2nd and Sing for Peace 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J Mckillop, A Miller, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$2,600 |
11/May/2024 | 4th of 10 (4.9) | MRC JRA H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:32.28. Track soft(6). Carried 54.00kg. Let'sbefrankbaby was 1st and Ferago 2nd and Taramansour 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J Mckillop, A Miller, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: H Coffey. | A$6,500 |
25/May/2024 | 4th of 13 (1.4) | MRC Sportsbet H., A$80,000, 2400m, time 2:31.77. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. Way Up High was 1st and Commando Drift 2nd and Fam Gorman 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J Mckillop, A Miller, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: John Allen. | A$4,000 |
08/Jun/2024 | 4th of 10 (6.8) | VRC Sally Francis H., A$130,000, 2520m, time 2:38.31. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Berkshire Breeze was 1st and Roaring Engine 2nd and Queen Takes King 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J Mckillop, A Miller, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: Beau Mertens. | A$6,500 |
22/Jun/2024 | 9th of 11 (12.6) | SAJC Thomas Farms H., A$65,000, 2500m, time 2:50.74. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Dixie Whistler was 1st and Space Equity 2nd and Brawl 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), D T O'Brien, P J Prendergast, C D Mathieson, J S Downs, G J Mckillop, A Miller, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), M A Hammer, Mrs W Ainsworth, B A Ainsworth & Mrs J O'Brien. Jockey: J Holder. | A$1,300 |
05/Sep/2024 | 1st of 11 (0.8) | Cranbourne TC Ladbrokes H., A$35,000, 2060m, time 2:08.52. Track soft(6). Carried 62.00kg. Lodbrok was 2nd and Bolshoi Princess 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), P M Toohey, Seven Sovereigns (Mgr: S Hitchiner), Ninja Racing (Mgr: A C Englezos), Mrs J Silvey & D Murphy. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$19,250 |
18/Oct/2024 | 5th of 8 (5.6) | Moe RC Optical H., A$48,000, 2050m, time 2:10.68. Track soft(7). Carried 61.00kg. Alma Rise was 1st and Akrotiri 2nd and Bulawayo 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), M F Dickens, Triple 2 Racing, C Miller, Miss R M Morey, J Colquhoun, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, Four-Point Racing, P M Toohey, Seven Sovereigns, Ninja Racing, Mrs J Silvey, D Murphy & Mrs J M Reddy. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$1,500 |
15/Nov/2024 | 4th of 10 (4) | MVRC MPE Group H., A$60,000, 2040m, time 2:06.89. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Rise to It was 1st and Autumn Storm 2nd and Divus Romulus 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), M F Dickens, Triple 2 Racing, C Miller, Miss R M Morey, J Colquhoun, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, Four-Point Racing, P M Toohey, Seven Sovereigns, Ninja Racing, Mrs J Silvey, D Murphy & Mrs J M Reddy. Jockey: M J Dee. | A$3,000 |
23/Nov/2024 | 4th of 9 (2.6) | Cranbourne TC Rhino the Wrecker H., A$80,000, 2540m, time 2:43.06. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Karburan was 1st and Sky Out 2nd and Staunch 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), M F Dickens, Triple 2 Racing, C Miller, Miss R M Morey, J Colquhoun, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, Four-Point Racing, P M Toohey, Seven Sovereigns, Ninja Racing, Mrs J Silvey, D Murphy & Mrs J M Reddy. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$4,000 |
21/May/2025 | 9th of 11 (8.3) | MRC Quayclean H., A$50,000, 1500m, time 1:30.88. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Surprise Coming was 1st and Impending Link 2nd and Russian Meteor 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), M F Dickens, Triple 2 Racing, C Miller, Miss R M Morey, J Colquhoun, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, Four-Point Racing, P M Toohey, Seven Sovereigns, Ninja Racing, Mrs J Silvey, D Murphy & Mrs J M Reddy. Jockey: Luke Cartwright. | A$1,000 |