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R.H Thomsen was an apprentice and then a jockey for a period of nine years.
He was foreman for the legendary T.J. Smith for another nine years before setting up as a trainer in 1976.
Since then he has trained 24 GROUP 1 winners. | ||
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Midstream Lodge houses a maximum of 35 horses. This ensures each animal
receives the care and individual attention which is the hallmark of the
prosperous and well run stable.
Being based at Randwick Racecourse, horses enjoy training facilities that
are widely regarded as being the best available and which help to lay the
foundation for a successful preparation.
An examination of the major performers to come from the stable demonstrates
that whether sprinter, middle distance performer or stayer, all achieve their
full potential under the guidance of this meticulous and patient trainer.
The stable policy is to use the best when it comes to jockeys. Those regularly
engaged over the years include D Beadman, R.S. Dye, G. Boss and C. Munce. | |||
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The stable has had great success in preparing horses for overseas based owners. Danewin,
a winner of $2.3 million, is a classic example.
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A notable training performance in recent times was to get the very
average performer Zinders to win a GROUP 1 race and run 2nd in another.
Major winners selected by R.H. Thomsen as yearlings include:
Avon Angel,
Adeewin,
Card Shark,
Danewin,
Nova Edition,
Regal Native,
Shogun Lodge,
Silk Ali,
Slight Chance,
and Zinders
Bob Thomsen retired as a trainer in April 2012.
Shogun Lodge winning the Listed
Media takes the Listed
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