LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS
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Australia
Leon MacDonald began training in 1972 part time before becoming a full time trainer in 1975.
MacDonald began with only four horses, training out of his uncle's stable whilst also holding down his day job for the South Australian State Electricity Commission.
From his earliest days as a trainer, Leon MacDonald's horses had imposing records with the first filly he took to Melbourne, Scarlet Rhythm, running second to Rose Of Kingston in the Group 2 Breeders Plate.
Early in the piece Taminor and French Cotton were both class youngsters and the stable has never been without some above average gallopers.
In the 2009/10 season, Leon took on a partnership with son-in-law Andrew Gluyas who trains with him at French Cotton Lodge stables.
Together Andrew and Leon have the combined experience and attention to detail that allows them to work efficiently and effectively the partnerships first Group 1 win coming with Southern Speed in the 2011 Caulfield Cup.
LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS' Career
Starts
Latest Runners
| FP | Date | Course | Runner | Div | Type | Distance | PM AUD $ | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 of 9 | 20 Jan 2021 | OAKB | GLORY GAME | $3.0 | RST58 | 1100m | $21,800 | JASON HOLDER | 1:06.43 |
| 2 of 11 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | TEQUILA TIME | $4.5 | BM86 | 1200m | $52,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:10.33 |
| 9 of 11 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | TONY'S REWARD | $21 | BM72 | 1400m | $52,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:23.99 |
| 1 of 12 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | BOLT BY | $5.0 | 3U MDN | 1200m | $37,250 | JESSICA EATON | 1:13.15 |
| 5 of 12 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | GOGOLF GURU | $5.0 | 3U MDN | 1200m | $37,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:13.15 |
| 3 of 9 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | DAILY SPIRIT | $4.8 | 3 MDN | 1000m | $37,250 | JASON HOLDER | 0:58.85 |
| 2 of 8 | 16 Jan 2021 | MBRG | SERIOUS SPENDER | $3.0 | BM78 | 2000m | $52,250 | JASON HOLDER | 2:01.93 |
| 3 of 14 | 13 Jan 2021 | SBYN | AMBER HAZE | $3.5 | 3U MDN | 1350m | $19,300 | JASON HOLDER | 1:24.87 |
| 11 of 13 | 09 Jan 2021 | MBRG | DIAMOND TYCOON | $9.0 | BM64 | 1600m | $42,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:36.01 |
| 7 of 11 | 09 Jan 2021 | MBRG | WINNING WEATHER | $4.8 | RST68 | 1200m | $42,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:09.33 |
Jockey Statistics
| Jockey Name | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | PM AUD $ | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) | LR(w) | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARE LINDOP | 269 | 16.4% | 402 | 40.9% | 1640 | $8,055,715 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | $0.88 |
| JASON HOLDER | 74 | 16.2% | 142 | 47.3% | 457 | $2,829,945 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | $0.81 |
| RAQUEL CLARK | 55 | 15.6% | 114 | 48.0% | 352 | $1,958,610 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $0.83 |
| JERRY CHAU | 18 | 14.4% | 37 | 44.0% | 125 | $431,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.72 |
| J MATTHEWS | 12 | 11.1% | 18 | 27.8% | 108 | $231,900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.58 |
| MS C JONES | 6 | 20.7% | 6 | 41.4% | 29 | $175,130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.84 |
| ERAN BOYD | 5 | 4.7% | 30 | 32.7% | 107 | $264,555 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.83 |
| TEAGAN VOORHAM | 4 | 6.6% | 16 | 32.8% | 61 | $124,415 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.39 |
| S WESTOVER | 4 | 12.9% | 5 | 29.0% | 31 | $100,470 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1.98 |
| CRAIG WILLIAMS | 4 | 17.4% | 4 | 34.8% | 23 | $2,460,300 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $1.17 |
| TODD PANNELL | 3 | 6.7% | 9 | 26.7% | 45 | $123,350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.20 |
| JAMIE KAH | 3 | 7.0% | 8 | 25.6% | 43 | $348,440 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.28 |
| SIGRID M CARR | 3 | 10.0% | 6 | 30.0% | 30 | $93,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.72 |
| JESSICA EATON | 3 | 50.0% | 1 | 66.7% | 6 | $114,325 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2.03 |
| ZAC B SPAIN | 2 | 14.3% | 5 | 50.0% | 14 | $52,380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1.14 |
Seasons Summary Statistics
| Season | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | PM AUD $ | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) | LR(w) | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 23 | 14.5% | 45 | 42.8% | 159 | $901,680 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.85 |
| 2019/20 | 38 | 13.2% | 90 | 44.6% | 287 | $2,222,225 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | $0.62 |
| 2018/19 | 35 | 11.7% | 91 | 42.3% | 298 | $1,232,065 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $0.48 |
| 2017/18 | 39 | 11.7% | 77 | 34.8% | 333 | $1,904,290 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | $0.96 |
| 2016/17 | 70 | 17.5% | 115 | 46.4% | 399 | $2,451,170 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | $0.76 |
| 2015/16 | 34 | 11.2% | 79 | 37.2% | 304 | $1,328,240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | $0.62 |
| 2014/15 | 42 | 15.4% | 51 | 34.1% | 273 | $1,352,215 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0.91 |
| 2013/14 | 53 | 19.5% | 73 | 46.3% | 272 | $1,905,855 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | $0.96 |
| 2012/13 | 38 | 13.1% | 63 | 34.9% | 289 | $1,281,530 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | $0.67 |
| 2011/12 | 44 | 14.0% | 69 | 36.0% | 314 | $3,248,350 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $0.88 |
| Overall | 481 | 14.0% | 869 | 25.3% | 3429 | $19,703,515 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | $0.80 |
