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Particulars

Name:Brilliant Mind (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:So You Think (NZ)
Dam:Starspangled (IRE)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Gelding
DOB:15 August 2015
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Throat Surgery
GST: Yes 60%
Location:Wiseman's Ferry Road GUNDERMAN NSW
 
 

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Description

Staying bred half brother to the Gr.1 winners Youngstar (Gr.1 Queensland Oaks) and Funstar (Gr.1 Flight Stakes).

Finding it difficult to win in Sydney and surrounds.

Has gate speed and would be suited at tracks where he can lead in middle/long distance races.

Location

Wiseman's Ferry Road GUNDERMAN NSW

Pedigree

 

 

BRILLIANT MIND
Brown gelding       Foaled 2015 
 

SO YOU THINK (NZ) High Chaparral (Ire)Sadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
KasoraDarshaan
TriassicTights (USA)Nijinsky
Astral RowLong Row (GB)
STARSPANGLED (IRE)
    2003
Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
User FriendlySlip AnchorShirley Heights
RostovaBlakeney

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 474 rnrs, 295 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. La Bella Diosa (New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, D'Argento, Inference, Gold Rush, Quick Thinker, So Si Bon, Thought of That, Coachwhip, Heavenly Thought, Higher Ground, Think Bleue, The Pinnacle, Northwest Passage, Just Thinkin', Long Jack, Fasika, So We Are, Beautiful Mind, etc.

 

1st dam

STARSPANGLED, by Danehill (USA). Winner at 8½f in Ireland. Sister to DOWNTOWN, half-sister to Two Miles West. Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 6 winners-

FUNSTAR (f by Adelaide (Ire)) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$540,100, to 2019-20, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Heritage Volunteers 2YO H., All Too Hard at Vinery H., 2d ATC Strawberry Hill Stud H.

YOUNGSTAR (f by High Chaparral (Ire)) 4 wins from 1500m to 2200m, A$998,587, BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, The Roses, Gr.2, 2d VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, 3d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, St Leger, Theraces P.

Eleven Seconds (g by Encosta de Lago) 6 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$210,925, WATC Australia Day BBQ H., Amelia Park H., Galvins Plumbing Supplies H., Irish Day H., Pinjarra RC Sign Strategy H., 2d WATC Selangor Turf Club H., 3d Bunbury Cup, L, WATC James Boag's Premium H., 4th WATC Detonator S., L, Bunbury TC Bull & Bush Tavern Cup, L.

 Brilliant Mind (g by So You Think (NZ)) Winner. See below.

 Jack Strikes Back (g by Encosta de Lago) 7 wins from 1500m to 2400m, A$143,970 in Aust.

 Baggy Green (f by Galileo (Ire)) Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of-

TOFANE (f Ocean Park) 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$385,600, to 2019-20, VRC Furphy Sprint, Gr.3, MRC Bass Strait Beef Steaks S., Gr.3, MVRC PFD Food Services H., 2d SAJC Euclase S., Gr.2.

 Smiling Art (g by Encosta de Lago) Placed at 3 in NZ.

 

2nd dam

USER FRIENDLY, by Slip Anchor. Top of The 1992 European 3YO Classification (2800m+). 8 wins from 2000m to 2900m, £977,650, The Oaks, Gr.1, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, The St Leger, Gr.1, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1, Lingfield Oaks Trial S., L, Sandown Forte Airport Services S., 2d Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Gr.1, 3d Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, Del Mar Live the Dream S., L, 4th Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond S., Gr.1, Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1. Sister to Williamshakespeare, half-sister to  Friendlier (dam of GENDER AGENDA). Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

DOWNTOWN (f Danehill) 2 wins at 1¼m, 1½m, Cork Give Thanks S., Gr.3, 4th Cork Noblesse S., Gr.3.

Two Miles West (g Sadler's Wells) 8 wins from 1½m to 3m, Aintree John Smith's H. Hurdle, Leopardstown Clonard S., 2d Royal Ascot Queen's Vase, Gr.3, Leopardstown Challenge S., L, 3d Cheltenham Sharp Novice Hurdle, 4th Leopardstown Ballyroan S., L.

 Streets of Gold. 6 wins from 13f to 3½m, €119,577, Grand National H. Chase.

 User Cat. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Obsequious (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5½f, 1m, US$202,797, 2d Gulfstream Park Herecomesthebride S., Gr.3, 3d Monmouth Boiling Springs S., Gr.3, Gulfstream Park Coconut Grove S., L, 4th Belmont Matron S., Gr.2. Producer.

Cumin (f Fusaichi Pegasus) Winner at 2, Goodwood New Ham 2YO Fillies S., 2d York Hovis 2YO S., 3d Goodwood Prestige S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

KENCUMIN (c Kendargent) 4 wins at 7f, 1m in GB and U.S.A, Santa Anita Lure S., L.

 

3rd dam

ROSTOVA, by Blakeney. 4 wins at 1½m, 1¾m, 4th Chester Ormonde S., Gr.3. Half-sister to JUDD. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

USER FRIENDLY (f Slip Anchor) 8 wins. See above.

Williamshakespeare (g Slip Anchor) 7 wins from 2000m to 3150m in Norway and Sweden, 2d Jagersro SFK Jubileumslopning, L, Ovrevoll Major Chr F Michelets Minnelop, 4th Ovrevoll Duty Time Trophy, L.

 Friendlier. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

GENDER AGENDA (f Holy Roman Emperor) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, £8,900, US$273,418, Santa Anita Robert J Frankel S., Gr.3, Goodwood Greene King Fillies' Nursery S., 2d Del Mar Kathryn Crosby S., L, Santa Anita Unzip Me S., L, 3d Del Mar Goldikova S., Gr.2, 4th Del Mar Matriarch S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Swingtime S., L.

Madame Defarge (f Motivator) Winner at 2, 3d Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L. Producer.

 Unex Mona Lisa. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

PRETTY POLLYANNA (f Oasis Dream) Champion 2YO Filly in Europe, France & GB in 2018. 3 wins at 2, £156,678, €275,990, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Newmarket Duchess of Cambridge S., Gr.2, 2d Irish One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Newmarket Hopeful S., L, 3d Newmarket Fillies' Mile, Gr.1, 4th Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Cheveley Park S., Gr.1.

 Pure. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Champions Gallery (c Dansili) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, £46,419, HK$2,570,000, Ascot Cathay Pacific 60th Anniversary H., Beverley Totesport.com H., HKJC Tai Mo Shan H., 3d Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby, L. Sire.

 

Race Record: 20 Starts 1-5-2 A$86,415.
Won Hawkesbury Polytrack Maiden P. (2100m), 2nd Wyong Magic Millions Gold Coast in January P., Hawkesbury Irresistible Pools & Spas H., Livamol Maiden H., Wyong Men of Football H., Gosford Tooheys Maiden P., 3rd ATC TAB Rewards 2YO H., Hawkesbury Tanqueray Gin H.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

BRILLIANT MIND (AUS) 2015 Brown gelding
by So You Think - Starspangled, by Danehill

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
22--1A$10,900
3913-A$48,765
49-21A$26,750
Totals:20152A$86,415
09/Apr/201810th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 800m. Round of Applause was 1st and Writing Unexpected 2nd and At the Helm 3rd.
24/Apr/20184th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Wagner was 1st and Meticulous 2nd and Elixir 3rd.
05/May/20183rd of 9
(0.6)
ATC (Rosehill) TAB Rewards 2YO H., A$96,000, 1100m, time 1:05.42. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Gem Song was 1st and Miss Invincible 2nd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: C Reith.A$8,900
26/May/20188th of 10
(9.0)
ATC (Randwick) Energy Air 2YO P., A$98,000, 1400m, time 1:22.92. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). The Autumn Sun was 1st and Royal Celebration 2nd and Whiteley 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire.A$2,000
20/Dec/20183rd of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 896m. Coolgardie was 1st and Sun Order 2nd.
02/Jan/20191st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1030m. Reposition was 2nd and Lagarde 3rd.
12/Jan/201910th of 16
(6.9)
GCTC Magic Millions Maiden P., A$250,250, 1200m, time 1:08.68. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. Terminology was 1st and Rock 2nd and Lagarde 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: L R Dittman.A$1,250
01/Feb/20196th of 10
(1.7)
ATC (Canterbury) TAB Rewards Maiden H., A$49,000, 1550m, time 1:35.17. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Elusive Nature was 1st and Sun Formation 2nd and In a While 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: Tim Clark.A$1,650
12/Feb/20192nd of 7
(0.4)
Gosford RC Tooheys Maiden P., A$31,300, 1600m, time 1:39.24. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Molten Rock was 1st and Eugenio 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: Tim Clark.A$6,000
24/Feb/20192nd of 6
(1.0)
Hawkesbury RC Livamol Maiden H., A$31,300, 1800m, time 1:50.91. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Eugenio was 1st and Poseidon Star 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: C Reith.A$6,000
11/Mar/20191st of 8
(0.5)
Hawkesbury RC Polytrack Maiden P., A$32,300, 2100m, time 2:10.16. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Diva Peron was 2nd and Celebrator 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: C Reith.A$22,365
28/Mar/20192nd of 11
(1.0)
Hawkesbury RC Irresistible Pools & Spas H., A$35,000, 2000m, time 2:04.76. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. House of Cartier was 1st and Eugenio 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: C Reith.A$6,000
27/Apr/20195th of 13
(3.2)
BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, A$140,000, 1600m, time 1:36.63. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Gem Song was 1st and Starkers 2nd and Belle Roc 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: Matthew Mc Gillivray.A$3,500
11/May/20199th of 13
(4.9)
Illawarra TC Anna Jarvis P., A$35,000, 2000m, time 2:02.96. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Frenzied was 1st and Fast Train 2nd and Brilliance Squared 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: Travis Wolfgram.A$1,000
30/May/20197th of 8
(4.7)
Gosford RC Munmorah Bowling Club H., A$32,300, 1600m, time 1:38.68. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Pop Girl was 1st and Neshmiya 2nd and Litzen 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, R Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: R Dolan.A$1,000
17/Sep/20196th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 894m. Trekking was 1st and Tony's Reward 2nd and Taken Everything 3rd.
26/Sep/20193rd of 12
(2.1)
Hawkesbury RC Tanqueray Gin H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:17.86. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Think it Over was 1st and Sakura 2nd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, K Chong, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd & J Tam. Jockey: C Reith.A$3,200
09/Oct/20194th of 6
(2.4)
ATC (Kensington) Bowermans Office Furniture H., A$50,000, 1550m, time 1:31.12. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Rancho Notorious was 1st and Leningrad 2nd and Fastnet Cyclone 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: Tim Clark.A$3,400
20/Oct/20192nd of 6
(3.3)
Wyong RC Men of Football H., A$30,300, 1600m, time 1:37.75. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Navy Cross was 1st and Deelbraka 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: C Reith.A$6,000
31/Oct/20194th of 8
(1.2)
ATC (Gosford) Boral Timber H., A$50,000, 1900m, time 1:58.53. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Zourhea was 1st and Zaunkonig 2nd and Condor 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: C Reith.A$3,400
15/Nov/20196th of 9
(3.2)
ATC (Canterbury) Schweppes H., A$50,000, 1900m, time 1:56.21. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Californiafirebird was 1st and Zaunkonig 2nd and De Valera 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: Tim Clark.A$1,650
29/Nov/20195th of 8
(6.0)
ATC (Canterbury) Agency Project Management H., A$46,000, 1900m, time 1:56.82. Track good(4). Carried 51.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Newtown Bluebag was 1st and De Valera 2nd and Adana 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: J Chen, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd, S Hongli, V Jackson-Smith, J K & K P Sheather, G Nash, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: Cejay Graham.A$2,000
12/Dec/20192nd of 8
(2.0)
Wyong RC Magic Millions Gold Coast in January P., A$32,300, 2100m, time 2:12.01. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Lady Highly was 1st and Savvy Valentino 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: Dr G Nash, J Chen, Ms V Jackson-Smith, S H C Luk, S Hongli, J K & K P Sheather, Strike Thoroughbred Ltd, J Tam & Gary Moore Racing. Jockey: G Schofield.A$6,000
26/Dec/201914th of 14
(9.1)
ATC (Randwick) Quincy Seltzer H., A$60,000, 2400m, time 2:30.58. Track good(4). Carried 52.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Quality Seeker was 1st and Magic Over the Bay 2nd and Wristband 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: Dr G Nash, J Chen, Ms V Jackson-Smith, J Tam, S H C Luk, Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: F L Li), Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan), S Hongli, J K & K P Sheather & Gary Moore . Jockey: R Dolan.
16/Jan/20206th of 9
(7.1)
Gosford RC Tanti Financial Services P., A$35,000, 1900m, time 1:57.05. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Tochi was 1st and Mr Costigan 2nd and Judicator 3rd. Trainer: G W Moore. Owner: Dr G Nash, J Tam, Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan), S Hongli, J K & Mrs K P Sheather & Gary Moore Racing (Mgr: G Moore). Jockey: C Reith.A$1,100
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.