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Group 1 winning trainer
Multiple top-flight victories
Three generations of racing pedigree. Two Group 1 Blue Diamonds in three seasons. A specialist in two-year-olds with a knack for getting the very best out of young talent — exactly the trainer you want behind your next horse.
Clinton McDonald is the son of trainer Ross McDonald, grandson of the legendary Bon Hoysted, and great-grandson of Fred Hoysted — a racing dynasty that has shaped Australian thoroughbred history since the 1920s.
Clinton took out his licence in 2000 and saddled his first winner the following year with Kirabati. Since then he has built a reputation for producing tough, durable horses that win at the highest level — including Group 1 wins with Regal Roller (Futurity, Toorak, Emirates Stakes), Hayasugi's clean sweep of the 2024 Blue Diamond Preview–Prelude–Stakes treble, and Streisand's Blue Diamond triumph.
His Cranbourne base gives owners access to one of Victoria's premier training facilities, with proximity to Melbourne's metropolitan tracks and a stable culture built around individualised attention to every horse.
Particular recognition for getting juveniles to the track ready, sound and competitive.
Multiple top-flight wins across sprint, mile and weight-for-age company.
Personal updates, stable visits, and transparent communication on every horse.
Based at Cranbourne Training Centre — pool, beach access, sand and grass tracks.
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Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes — Caulfield. A second Blue Diamond win in three seasons for the stable.
Completed the rare Blue Diamond Preview–Prelude–Stakes treble, cementing Clinton's reputation with juveniles.
Three Group 1s: Futurity Stakes, Toorak Handicap and Emirates Stakes. A flag-bearer for the McDonald stable.
The level of communication and overall engagement with the syndication members are exceptional.
Working with Blueblood Thoroughbreds and their exciting young crop of horses has been our great privilege.
"We find the service from BBT and their staff excellent as our Syndicate is extremely happy with well informed updates."
"This is my first venture into ownership and I feel already that without a doubt I have chosen a very professional outfit."
"You and the Blueblood's team are doing an awesome job and making my first ownership experience an absolute pleasure."
"Your professionalism and help are next to none and I thank you for that."
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You purchase a share (typically 2.5%, 5% or 10%) in a specific horse. BBT manages the syndicate; Clinton trains the horse. You receive your share of prizemoney and a clear monthly statement.
Yes — all BBT owners are invited to stable visits at Cranbourne. Race-day hospitality is included for major meetings.
Training fees are charged monthly based on your share. We disclose all costs upfront in the prospectus before you commit.
Yearlings typically debut at 2 or 3. Clinton is patient — we'd rather wait six weeks than rush a juvenile to its first start.
Two yearling colts available right now with Clinton McDonald. Shares from $3,840.