On retirement in April 2015, Sweet Idea was the richest mare her age (or younger) in the world.
Sweet Idea is by leading sire Snitzel (by Redoute's Choice) out of Flidais (by Timber Country).
Trained by Gai Waterhouse, Sweet Idea won her first race as a two-year-old at Randwick on October 20, 2012, setting a class record for 1000 metres of 57.39 seconds.
[3] Sweet Idea went on to a successful career as a two-year-old, winning the Group 2 Silver Slipper,[4] placing second in the Gold Coast Magic Millions, and 3rd in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
As a three-year-old sweet idea won the 3yo Gold Coast Magic Millions, the 3yo Wyong Magic Millions, the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes and was second in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic.