BJORN BAKER
Australia
Hailing from New Zealand, Bjorn Baker worked for his trainer father Murray Baker from a young age also graduating with a Bachelor Of Pharmacy in 1999.
in 2007 Bjorn Baker joined his father's stable with the pair going into partnership in 2008 with good success, training over 30 stakes winners in three seasons.
Bjorn Baker moved to Australia to establish his own Warwick Farm stable during the 2011/12 season
Baker initially had good success with stayers but it was two-year-old colt Unencumbered that really propelled his career when winning the 2014 Magic Millions at the Gold Coast.
In 2016, Bjorn Baker claimed his first Group 1 victory with Music Magnate in the Doomben 10,000.
First Runner 27 Aug 2011
Simply Magic (NZ)
Newcastle (Aus) | Sidcor Chartered Accountant C1
First Win 26 Sep 2011
Sky Gaze (Aus)
Bathurst (Aus) | Luke Bennett Plumbing (Bm60)
Best Horse :
OVERPASS (Timeform Rating 122)
First Group Win (G1):
MUSIC MAGNATE (28 May 2016)
BJORN BAKER's Career
StartsLatest Runners
| FP | Date | Course | Runner | Div | Type | Distance | PM AUD $ | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 of 7 | 27 Jul 2024 | RAND | RIDE THE RIVER | $19 | 2 OPEN | 1100m | $160,000 | RACHEL KING | 1:06.45 |
| 8 of 8 | 24 Jul 2024 | CANT | GLOUNTHAUNE | $8.5 | 3U BM72 | 1550m | $60,000 | RACHEL KING | 1:35.39 |
| 2 of 8 | 24 Jul 2024 | CANT | TARAASHOQ | $8.5 | 3U BM72 | 1550m | $60,000 | JETT STANLEY | 1:35.39 |
| 1 of 8 | 24 Jul 2024 | CANT | ALL IN THE MIND | $4.5 | 3U BM72 | 1550m | $60,000 | CHAD SCHOFIELD | 1:35.39 |
| 4 of 8 | 24 Jul 2024 | CANT | MAGNUCAT | $4.5 | 3 BM64 | 1100m | $60,000 | CHAD SCHOFIELD | 1:05.35 |
| 4 of 8 | 21 Jul 2024 | HAWK | PICASSO'S DREAM | $5.0 | BM64 | 1100m | $42,000 | CHAD SCHOFIELD | 1:03.06 |
| 2 of 4 | 21 Jul 2024 | HAWK | MAJORCA SUNSET | $1.4 | CG MDN | 1100m | $42,000 | RACHEL KING | 1:03.32 |
| 1 of 7 | 21 Jul 2024 | HAWK | OUR ANCHORAGE | $1.7 | 3U CL1 | 2000m | $42,000 | RACHEL KING | 2:02.29 |
| 8 of 8 | 21 Jul 2024 | HAWK | KINGS CASTLE | $26 | MDN | 1500m | $42,000 | CHAD SCHOFIELD | 1:30.07 |
| 5 of 11 | 20 Jul 2024 | RHIL | WAR ETERNAL | $2.9 | 3U QLTY LR | 1500m | $200,000 | RACHEL KING | 1:30.06 |
Jockey Statistics
Last 100 Rides
Career
| Jockey Name | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | PM AUD $ | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) | LR(w) | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL KING | 2 | 9.1% | 9 | 50.0% | 22 | $357,350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.21 |
| ZAC LLOYD | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 50.0% | 4 | $1,889,600 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $4.95 |
| CHAD SCHOFIELD | 1 | 9.1% | 4 | 45.5% | 11 | $92,925 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.44 |
| BAILEY WHEELER | 1 | 20.0% | 0 | 20.0% | 5 | $99,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3.40 |
| JAMES ORMAN | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 100.0% | 2 | $77,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1.95 |
| DYLAN GIBBONS | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 100.0% | 2 | $269,000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | $4.00 |
| KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 100.0% | 2 | $55,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3.00 |
| JADEN LLOYD | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 50.0% | 2 | $15,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2.75 |
| JASON COLLETT | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | $82,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2.50 |
| JAKE BARRETT | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | $82,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $12.00 |
| MICHAEL CAHILL | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | $15,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $3.70 |
| CHRISTIAN REITH | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | $28,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2.80 |
| JOSH PARR | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 50.0% | 6 | $41,550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| TIM CLARK | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 50.0% | 6 | $61,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| OLIVIA CHAMBERS | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | $10,350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Jockey Name | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | PM AUD $ | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) | LR(w) | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON COLLETT | 102 | 19.3% | 146 | 46.9% | 529 | $7,563,050 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | $0.96 |
| GREG RYAN | 91 | 31.7% | 81 | 59.9% | 287 | $1,415,195 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.91 |
| CHAD LEVER | 73 | 20.4% | 102 | 48.9% | 358 | $1,395,890 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.86 |
| JOSH PARR | 65 | 17.9% | 99 | 45.1% | 364 | $12,174,970 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | $1.14 |
| RACHEL KING | 62 | 12.3% | 112 | 34.6% | 503 | $9,712,880 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | $0.90 |
| TIM CLARK | 52 | 14.9% | 97 | 42.7% | 349 | $4,287,415 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | $0.92 |
| BRENTON AVDULLA | 48 | 17.8% | 72 | 44.6% | 269 | $2,667,841 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $0.86 |
| MITCHELL BELL | 45 | 15.4% | 70 | 39.4% | 292 | $1,069,815 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.61 |
| BRANDON LERENA | 45 | 17.6% | 76 | 47.3% | 256 | $1,140,975 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.69 |
| JAMES MCDONALD | 35 | 24.3% | 44 | 54.9% | 144 | $2,125,910 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | $0.95 |
| JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE | 29 | 15.3% | 48 | 40.5% | 190 | $1,184,220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.74 |
| DYLAN GIBBONS | 28 | 19.0% | 34 | 42.2% | 147 | $1,844,725 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | $1.27 |
| ADAM HYERONIMUS | 26 | 17.6% | 21 | 31.8% | 148 | $918,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.85 |
| BLAKE SHINN | 26 | 23.9% | 29 | 50.5% | 109 | $1,191,310 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $1.40 |
| ASHLEY MORGAN | 22 | 21.6% | 22 | 43.1% | 102 | $568,675 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0.75 |
Seasons Summary Statistics
| Season | Wins | Win (%) | Places | Place (%) | Runners | PM AUD $ | G1(w) | G2(w) | G3(w) | LR(w) | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 103 | 15.6% | 193 | 44.8% | 661 | $14,765,700 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | $0.78 |
| 2022/23 | 113 | 14.7% | 173 | 37.1% | 770 | $11,762,580 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | $0.79 |
| 2021/22 | 110 | 14.4% | 183 | 38.4% | 764 | $8,473,610 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | $0.88 |
| 2020/21 | 120 | 16.5% | 176 | 40.6% | 729 | $7,170,050 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | $0.94 |
| 2019/20 | 128 | 16.5% | 186 | 40.4% | 778 | $6,970,900 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $0.87 |
| 2018/19 | 99 | 16.6% | 154 | 42.4% | 596 | $5,931,455 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | $0.91 |
| 2017/18 | 108 | 17.7% | 174 | 46.2% | 611 | $5,562,150 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | $0.81 |
| 2016/17 | 121 | 16.9% | 188 | 43.2% | 715 | $5,554,311 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $0.72 |
| 2015/16 | 121 | 19.5% | 158 | 44.9% | 622 | $4,662,565 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | $0.94 |
| 2014/15 | 61 | 15.4% | 99 | 40.4% | 396 | $2,397,730 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $0.93 |
| Overall | 1204 | 16.2% | 1870 | 25.1% | 7440 | $79,523,262 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 23 | $0.80 |
