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Lot: 40  The Genius (AUS)

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Buyer: Mailbag Bloodstock / Ciaron Maher Racing - $65,000

Particulars

Name:The Genius (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:So You Think (NZ)
Dam:Placement (NZ)
Colour:B/BR
Sex: Gelding
DOB:21 August 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 35%
Location:440 Epsom Rd FLEMINGTON VIC
 
 
 
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Description

The Genius is great opportunity to race a consistent stayer. 

The heavy lifting has been done and he is ready to go for his next owners.

The son of So You Think out of VRC Oaks placegetter Placement has had three wins and two placings from 13 career starts. 

This gelding is a metro winner and has won from 1450m up to 2500m. 

Don’t miss this opportunity as he ticks a lot of boxes. 

The gelding is sound, easy to float and a pleasure to do anything with. 

Inspections can be arranged during this auction by appointment only calling Jack on 0434 577 419.

Location

440 Epsom Rd FLEMINGTON VIC

Pedigree

 

 

THE GENIUS (AUS)
Bay/Brown gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

SO YOU THINK (NZ) High Chaparral (Ire)Sadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
KasoraDarshaan
TriassicTights (USA)Nijinsky
Astral RowLong Row (GB)
PLACEMENT (NZ)
    2007
SavabeelZabeelSir Tristram (Ire)
Savannah SuccessSuccess Express (USA)
LucidaO'ReillyLast Tycoon (Ire)
StarcentCentaine

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 937 rnrs, 625 wnrs, 56 SW, inc. Think it Over (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Quick Thinker, La Diosa, Think About It, Knight Errant - Knights Order (Aus.), Nimalee, Palaisipan, Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, D'Argento, Inference, Fasika, Peltzer, Midnight Blue, Miss Siska, Cognito, Poland, So You Assume, Good Idea, Gold Rush, So Si Bon, 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 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

Berkshire Lady (f by Star Witness) Winner at 2000m, 3d Tasmanian Oaks, L, MRC Hamilton Reid CA P.

 Go Public (g by Stratum) 5 wins to 1400m, A$48,160, HK$2,994,500 in Aust. and HK, HKJC Chaozhou H., Yan Chai Trophy H., Tolo Harbour H., 2d HKJC Pyramid Hill H., Cheung Sha H.

 The Genius (g by So You Think (NZ)) 3 wins. See below.

 Girls Kick On (f by Scissor Kick) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$96,610, to 2022-23, 2d Wellington Boot.

 Lucilago (f by Rubick) Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

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 (dam of DIADEME, EMBELLISH), three-quarter-sister to Ambitious (dam of STRIKE THE STARS), half-sister to  Etoile Centieme (dam of DELTA GIRL),  Make a Wish (dam of I WISH I WIN, ANOTHER DOLLAR). Dam of 11 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Placement (f Savabeel) 5 wins. See above.

 Unicron Jewellery. 4 wins at 1600m, HK$4,484,175, HKJC Primula H., Ambitious Dragon H., Yi Tung Shan H., Chevalier Environmental Engineering H., 2d HKJC Citi Insurance Services H., Mirs Bay H., Suisse Programme H., 3d HKJC Lukfook Convergence of Love H., Yan Chau Tong H., Kranji H., Lukfook Jewellery Beloved Collection H.

 Magical Charm. 3 wins from 1800m to 2150m, A$75,565, WATC Western Racepix H., Crown Towers H., 2d WATC Mumm Champagne H., 3d WATC Iron Jack H., 4th Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3.

 Light of Wanshi. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, HKJC Chevalier Car Dealership H., Tate's Cairn H., 2d HKJC Able One H., 3d HKJC Hankow H., Shun Lee H.

 Massive Power. Winner at 1200m, HKJC Lyrebird H., 2d HKJC Morrison Hill Road H., Po Yee H., Azalea H., 3d HKJC High Island H., Yuk Sau H., Mount Parker H.

 Bejewelled. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

 Shauquin. 7 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$204,475, BRC Melbourne Cup at Eagle Farm H., Global Gallop H., Ipswich TC Sirromet H., 2d BRC Good Luck Jeff Lloyd H., 3d BRC Family Raceday H., Christmas Gift Guide H., MVRC Local Roadways H., MRC Ladbrokes H.

 

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 (dam of PRISONER OF LOVE, SPORTSMAN, HOYSTAR, KING OF PRUSSIA),  Night Star (dam of PLAUDITS). Dam of 14 foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

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. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

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$524,485, 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. Winner at 2, AJC Judyann 2YO H., 2d STC Golden Slipper Day 2YO P., 3d STC De Bortoli Windy Peak H. Dam of 5 winners-

Stop Making Sense (f Sebring) Winner at 2, 2d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Make a Wish. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, 2d BOP RC Tisco H., 3d ARC New Zealand Herald H. Dam of 5 winners-

I WISH I WIN (g Savabeel) Joint Champion Older Horse in Australia in 2022-23. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, NZ$152,325, A$11,735,000, to 2023-24, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, BRC Kingsford Smith Cup, Gr.1, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, ATC Golden Eagle, 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, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC 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. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 3d BTC Covers 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners-

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.

 Opportune. Winner at 1400m, 2d ARC Timbertown H., Waikato RC Tankard Racing Stables Juvenile S., Hamilton Old Boys Rugby Sports Club H., 4th Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2. Dam of-

 Eclectus. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

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:

3 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$106,815, to 2023-24, MVRC Western General Bodyworks H., 3d MVRC Simpson Construction H.

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.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

THE GENIUS (AUS) 2019 Bay or Brown gelding
by So You Think - Placement, by Savabeel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
331--A$22,515
4102-2A$84,300
Totals:133-2A$106,815
15/Dec/20221st 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/20234th 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/20236th 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/20233rd 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/20231st 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/20233rd 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/20231st 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/20238th 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/202410th 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/20244th 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/20244th 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 Allan.A$4,000
08/Jun/20244th 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/20249th 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
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.