MARK JONES, Business phone 027-232-8172. Fax 03-344-1361. Email: turf21@hotmail.com
Facilities
OVERPORT LODGE OPEN FOR BUSINESS The Mark Jones Racing Stables are now in full residence at a new property, Overport Lodge, the Grange Road, Burnham, property previously developed by thoroughbred trainer Neil Ridley. “We have 18 boxes inside. The property has 19 day paddocks, another six big ones in the middle of the track and about 30 all up,” he said. The 20.2 hectare property is in pristine condition, complete with an irrigation system for year long growth in the paddocks. “Now, I’ve …
Top Horses
SHEZONEOFTHEBOYZ Shezoneoftheboyz quickly reinbursed owner Peter Chambers for his faith as she dominated the early NZ 3YO trot scene through March-April of 2010. After learning she could be purchased for a substantial sum after winning her debut for West Melton trainer Neil Munro, with Mark at the helm, the wheels were set in motion. Mr Chambers, a Jakarta-based businessman of Australian origin, had previously secured speedy pacing filly Alexis out of the Mark Jones Racing Stables. He was in the market for another potential classic-winning filly when Shezoneoftheboyz came along. Mark’s former manager Stu Bailey, who in 2009 through …
Feature Wins
Training (winning mile rate in brackets) KAHDON _ 2010 $A50,000 G1 Victoria Trotting Oaks (Tabcorp Park, Melton) 2230m ms (2:03.4). SHEZONEOFTHEBOYZ _ 2010 $80,000 G1 NZ Trotting Derby (Addington) 2600m ms (2:02.3, NZ filly record); $30,000 G3 Hambletonian Classic (Ashburton) 1609m ms (2:03.5). CRYSTAL STAR _ 2010 $30,000 G3 Forbury 4YO Championship 2700m ss (2:02.5); 2010 $25,000 ICE Bloodstock Canterbury Regional Country Cups Championship 2600m ss (2:01.2). MY MAN DAN _ 2010 $22,134 Hororata Cup (Addington) 2600m ss (2:05.4), $19,981 Waikouaiti Cup 3200m ss grass (2:05), $25,000 Marlborough Cup 3200m ss (2:03.6), $15,000 Royal Hotel Cup Prelude (Marlborough) 2700m ss …
The Inside Word
THE INSIDE WORD FROM MARK JONES . . . RANGIORA HRC, Sunday, October 20 Race 5: ULTIMATE CC (8), mob. 2000m: “She ran on well first-up at Addington. Has a tough draw but should be in with a chance.” Outside drives Race 3: ELSAMBO (8), 2600m std: “Went good at the Rangiora trials for Regan but not as good at Timaru. I’m having a drive to evaluate but he’s better than he went first-up.” Race 7: MY ENTOURAGE (10), mob. 2000m: “Should be a chance if we have any luck from the …
Staff Profile
REGAN TODD Regan Todd, junior driver for the Mark Jones Racing Stables, has driven 61 winners, and also has four training wins to his credit. He reined his first winner _ Die Another Day _ at Addington on Friday, June 30, 2006, when on loan to Woodend Beach trainers David and Catherine Butt. Regan, who began working for Wyndham trainer Brendon McLellan, spent 3 months during the winter with the Butts’ in 2006, and the following year made a permanent move to Canterbury. After further experience with David and Catherine Butt, Regan was firmly established as a successful junior …
Mark Jones Profile
After conquering the world stage as a driver in 2003, Mark Jones is now applying the same determination and skills to reach the top as a trainer. Mark, hugely successful as a junior and open driver, is now taking on the challenge of becoming one of NZ’s leading trainers. Now in his 5th season as a public trainer, he has been quick to find top results in his training role. He trained five winners on a single night at Addington on May 1, 2009 _ Unqiue Star, Best Chance, OK Courage, Crystal Star and Alexis. This year has seen him …
World Driving Champion
Mark Jones claimed the biggest title of his driving career when he was crowned World Driving Champion in Canada in 2003.His late grand-father Derek Jones acknowledged the feat as one of his best moments in harness racing as he cheered Mark home to win the title.A throng of well-wishers turned out at Christchurch airport to welcome the world champion home after conquering the world. “It was a great trip where I met so many wonderful people, have made many friends, and winning the series was great,” he said. Mark produced the goods in the final round of the five-round series, …
Mark Jones Racing Stables
Welcome to the Mark Jones Racing Stables website. Mark, now in his third season as a professional trainer, has quickly risen to being among the leading trainers in NZ. A champion driver, Mark has all the attributes to also become a champion trainer. This website is here for you to learn more about Mark, his horses, and his staff. Please come back often for regular updates, including comments about his upcoming drives.