Month: March 2025

Gringotts claims maiden Group 1 with George Ryder Stakes win

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Tommy Berry celebrates aboard Gringotts after claiming the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au After going into the race as the only runner to not win a Group 1, Gringotts has broken through to claim the George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding was very unlucky last start in the Group 3 Liverpool City Cup, and he was well-backed in the lead-up to the 1500m contest, jumping at +500 on the fourth line of betting with Picklebet. Royal Patronage (+290) led the field…

Broadsiding Just Wins Rosehill Guineas 2025

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The 2025 Rosehill Guineas results at Rosehill on Saturday saw James Cummings‘ Broadsiding narrowly prevail over Aeliana in a thrilling Golden Slipper Day contest. The Godolphin-raced Too Darn Hot colt secured his fourth elite-level victory, redeeming his Randwick Guineas runner-up finish with a hard-fought win in the $750,000 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). James McDonald delivered a […] The post Broadsiding Just Wins Rosehill Guineas 2025 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Broadsiding claims Group 1 Rosehill Guineas

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Broadsiding (blue) holds off Aeliana to claim the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Broadsiding ($2.80) has bounced back to his brilliant best to claim the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on Saturday afternoon, surviving a late charge by the lone filly Aeliana ($5.50) to get the verdict in a grandstand finish. The Godolphin colt was in search of a fourth Group 1 victory on Saturday, and the son of Too Darn Hot had to do it the hard way early, seemingly racing on the three-wide line throughout. That was…

Vegas Queen upsets in Wellington Guineas

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Unfancied filly Vegas Queen survived a post-race protest from runner-up Archaic Smile to collect her biggest victory after an incident-packed finish to the Gr.2 IRT Wellington Guineas (1600m) at Trentham. Sent to the front by rider Wiremu Pinn, the Kenny Rae-prepared daughter of Rich Hil Stud stallion Proisir looked to be full of running as she rounded the home bend two lengths clear of her rivals after making all of the pace from barrier rise. In a desperate finish, she held out the hard-charging pair of Archaic Smile and Dramatic…

More autumn spoils for Epee Beel

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For the second year in a row, a big autumn stage at Riccarton has brought the very best out of talented local mare Epee Beel. The daughter of Epaulette secured her first black-type success in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) in April of last year, and she delivered a repeat result over the same course and distance in Saturday’s Gr.3 Donaldson Brown South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). Epee Beel went into the $100,000 fillies and mares’ feature with no wins to her name from 12 starts this season,…

Our Jumala takes out Cuddle Stakes

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Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson kicked off his assault on the stakes races at Trentham on Saturday with a bang as underrated mare Our Jumala prevailed in a titanic struggle in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m). The six-year-old daughter of Zed has always shown plenty of promise throughout her career including a runner-up finish in the Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m) at this time last year and finally achieved a richly deserved stakes race victory with a barnstorming finish in the hands of Joe Doyle. A winning result didn’t…

Group 3 glory for Cilacap in Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley

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Cilacap ridden by Jordan Childs wins the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Jordan Childs delivered a perfect ride aboard Cilacap ($8.00) to capture the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, giving the Written Tycoon filly her second black type success in impressive style. Trainer Grahame Begg has had a remarkable autumn with his team, and Cilacap added another highlight to the stable’s season with her powerful performance. After drawing barrier two, Childs was able to find a soft…

Ranvet Stakes 2025 Results: Via Sistina Goes Back-to-Back

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Chris Waller‘s dominance continued at Rosehill in the 2025 Ranvet Stakes, with his exceptional mare, Via Sistina, securing victory and edging closer to Winx’s seasonal Group 1 record, defeating stablemate Lindermann. The Ladbrokes Cox Plate champion added another elite-level win to her impressive record in the $1 million Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) on Golden […] The post Ranvet Stakes 2025 Results: Via Sistina Goes Back-to-Back appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Shanwah seals fourth straight win in Alister Clark Stakes

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Shanwah ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Progressive gelding Shanwah extended his winning streak to four with a dominant display in Saturday’s $500,000 Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at Moonee Valley, further stamping himself as a serious Australian Derby contender. Trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden to perfection by Ethan Brown, the son of Too Darn Hot overcame a sluggish start to land in the coveted one-one position before launching a powerful move approaching the turn. Brown…

Via Sistina goes back-to-back in Group 1 Ranvet Stakes

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Via Sistina ridden by James McDonald takes out the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Via Sistina (-454.55) has recorded her second straight Group 1 Ranvet Stakes in as many years, with Chris Waller and James McDonald combining for another Group 1 feature at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The star mare was sent around as a long odds-on favourite with Dabble, and even though she took her time to get past her stablemate Lindermann, the Cox Plate winner eventually cleared out and claimed a dominant win. After being…