By Jordan Gerrans
After an extensive history owning, breaking in and breeding thoroughbreds, the move into training made complete sense for Gladstone’s Sean Lennon.
The 36-year-old Lennon operates Boyne River Thoroughbreds at Calliope in Central Queensland, which stands stallion Defcon.
The painter by trade has recently transitioned into training in his own right as well as his other pursuits in the industry, taking maiden galloper Jaebeez Aldente to the races on two occasions.
The four-year-old gelding heads to the track for the third time under the Lennon banner this Friday afternoon at Mackay’s Ooralea facility.
While the emerging horseman does not have high hopes for the 10-start maiden galloper, Jaebeez Aldente will be a stepping stone for Lennon as his stable builds.
He also owns a handful of gallopers – mostly based on the Northern Rivers of NSW – that will eventually make their way to the Lennon barn in Gladstone.
Predictable Miss – who is accepted at Grafton on Sunday in an Open Handicap – and stable mate Toy Boy Roy are likely to soon head north following their stay with Shane Everson.
“I plan on filling the barn,” Lennon said of his six boxes.
“They should be here in a month or so hopefully.
“They are a good few horses.”
To run over 1560 metres on Friday afternoon at Mackay, Jaebeez Aldente is yet to run in the money in each of his 10 career efforts.
With apprentice hoop Nicole Seymour in the saddle, Lennon is optimistic the extra distance – which is the furthest he has ever ran over – could be beneficial.
“He is a just a bit of a project horse as others could not get him going,” Lennon said.
“I am just trying to figure him out.
“He has got the ability but I am just waiting for the penny to drop.
“Melea Castle rode him over 1200 metres earlier this month at Rockhampton and thought he would better over a mile next start if the horse is able to lead and stay out of trouble.
“Hopefully there is some improvement on Friday.”