Uncommon James gives Ben Thompson first G1

by | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

An emotional Ben Thompson has landed his first Group 1 win with Uncommon James taking out the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown. A former Victorian, Thompson relocated to Queensland following a stint in Singapore and is married to former Victorian jockey Stephanie Thornton. Thompson credited recently returned multiple Group 1 winning jockey Danny Beasley for his mentorship during… Read More »

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