LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS
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
StartsLatest Runners
| FP | Date | Course | Runner | Div | Type | Distance | PM AUD $ | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 13 | 15 Sep 2021 | BKVA | KHESHIG | $17 | 3U MDN | 1600m | $21,800 | TEAGAN VOORHAM | 1:36.22 |
| 2 of 12 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | JONQUEST | $3.5 | 4U BM60 | 1200m | $40,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:09.99 |
| 2 of 13 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | EXTRA TIME | $3.8 | BM78 | 1200m | $54,750 | TEAGAN VOORHAM | 1:08.46 |
| 4 of 10 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | ANOTHER AWARD | $2.8 | BM64 | 1050m | $44,750 | TEAGAN VOORHAM | 1:00.33 |
| 1 of 9 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | STAR STATUS | $3.8 | BM64 | 1800m | $44,750 | JASON HOLDER | 1:50.66 |
| 8 of 14 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | COURAGEOUS HEARTS | $12 | 3U MDN | 1200m | $40,250 | JASON HOLDER | 1:10.41 |
| 4 of 7 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | GALAHAD GURU | $26 | BM68 | 1600m | $44,750 | JASON HOLDER | 1:38.73 |
| 1 of 7 | 11 Sep 2021 | MORP | MANHATTEN TIMES | $9.0 | 3 BM64 | 1200m | $44,750 | JASON HOLDER | 1:09.94 |
| 2 of 11 | 05 Sep 2021 | MBRG | MASARU WARRIOR | $2.5 | BM54 | 1800m | $21,800 | FELICITY ATKINSON | 1:50.64 |
| 11 of 14 | 04 Sep 2021 | M V | DALASAN | $17 | OPEN LR | 1200m | $161,000 | BEN ALLEN | 1:11.83 |
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 | 90 | 16.2% | 167 | 46.3% | 555 | $3,706,470 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | $0.85 |
| 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 |
| TEAGAN VOORHAM | 6 | 8.7% | 17 | 33.3% | 69 | $181,375 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.66 |
| MS C JONES | 6 | 12.2% | 10 | 32.7% | 49 | $213,455 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.50 |
| ERAN BOYD | 5 | 4.7% | 30 | 32.7% | 107 | $264,555 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.83 |
| 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 | 6.5% | 10 | 28.3% | 46 | $127,575 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.19 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 2 | 55.6% | 9 | $118,675 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1.36 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7 | 20.6% | 9 | 47.1% | 34 | $227,895 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1.90 |
| 2020/21 | 36 | 12.2% | 80 | 39.2% | 296 | $2,167,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.68 |
| 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 |
| Overall | 501 | 13.9% | 913 | 25.4% | 3600 | $21,197,050 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | $0.80 |
