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IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO 2025 LADBROKES COX PLATE DAY. Today marks a truly historic occasion as we stage the final meeting on the current track. It is a defining moment in the Club’s proud history as we look ahead to The Valley of Tomorrow. The atmosphere promises to be electric as we witness the 105th running of the Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Australia’s Best Race carries a record $6 million in prizemoney this year, with $4 million to the winner. There are captivating storylines everywhere you look, including Via Sistina, who is aiming to go back-to-back and would provide James McDonald with a fourth consecutive victory in the race. It is a superb day of racing with nine black-type races along with the inaugural Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Imperatriz Sprint. Among the highlights is the Group 2 Cirka McEwen Stakes, with the winner earning a golden ticket into Southside Racing’s Meteorite as the Club’s slot representative. Adding to the prestige, it is fantastic to have World Pool covering the entire program, showcasing The Valley to a global audience. An iconic tradition of Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day is the singing of The Horses, and it is a pleasure to welcome Daryl Braithwaite back to continue this special moment. Following the final race, the entertainment continues on track with a concert featuring the Australian Rock Collective. Members of Spiderbait, Jet, Powderfinger, and You Am I will bring the Carnival to a fitting close. I encourage everyone to purchase a Cox Plate Charity Pin on course today for $10, with proceeds supporting our Charity Partner, Myeloma Australia. Their work supporting people living with myeloma, their families, and raising awareness of this blood cancer is truly outstanding. On behalf of the Club, I extend my sincere thanks to our Principal Partner, Ladbrokes, and to all our Carnival sponsors and partners who make this event possible. Finally, to our loyal members, thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting new era. Enjoy a memorable Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming transferred meetings. CHAIR ADAM LENNEN CHAIR’S WELCOME Moonee Valley Racing Club respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to its Elders past, present and emerging.
2 MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB SaturDAY 25th october 2025 Office and Racecourse Gate 2, FEEHAN AVENUE, Moonee Ponds Telephone (03) 9373 2222 Facsimile (03) 9370 4816 Freecall 1300 843 825 www.thevalley.com.au COMMITTEE ADAM LENNEN (Chair) DAVID SINN (Vice-Chair), JOHN BLIGHT (Vice-Chair/Treasurer) DAVID KOBRITZ PETER BLUNDEN SU-ANN KHAW ANTHONY DURAKOVIC JIM HOGAN KATE O’SULLIVAN MICHAEL BROWELL (Chief Executive) (Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing) CLUB MANAGEMENT Chief Operating Officer KATE BANOZIC Head of Racing CHARLOTTE MILLS Head of Commercial ROZALEE ERCEG Head of Hospitality PAUL TYAS GM People & Culture LEIGH SAVILLE GM Operations MASON HENDERSON GM Marketing & Communications TROY RATCLIFFE Chief Financial Officer Paul Camilleri Racecourse Manager Shaun Patterson’ RACE DAY OFFICIALS RVL Stipendiary Stewards rob montgomery (Chairman), raymond livingstone, reece wheeler, james hitchcock, rex terp & cooper hayman Veterinary Surgeons Dr rob corver, Dr edwina wilkes, Dr Thiago Reis Ribeiro Da Luz, Dr sinead gleeson & Dr jennette orielly Judge paul egan Clerks of Scales hayley addison & simon petch Race Starter paul didham & corey mallyon Clerks of Course peter PATTERSON, shane patterson bob challis & teash griffin Race Day Farriers jon leoncini & steve mcleod Betting Supervisor RACING VICTORIA Club Doctor Dr Karthik Nathan Course Broadcaster matt hill Handicapper RVL HANDICAPPING PANEL Photo Finish Operator darren allsop Triple S Data S. SCHOLZ Timing System LONGINES
2024 Via Sistina 2023 Romantic Warrior 2022 Anamoe 2021 State Of Rest 2020 Sir Dragonet 2019 Lys Gracieux 2018 Winx 2017 Winx 2016 Winx 2015 Winx 2014 Adelaide 2013 Shamus Award 2012 Ocean Park 2011 Pinker Pinker 2010 So You Think 2009 So You Think 2008 Maldivian 2007 El Segundo 2006 Fields Of Omagh 2005 Makybe Diva 2004 Savabeel 2003 Fields Of Omagh 2002 Northerly 2001 Northerly 2000 Sunline 1999 Sunline 1998 Might and Power 1997 Dane Ripper 1996 Saintly 1995 Octagonal 1994 Solvit 1993 The Phantom Chance 1992 Super Impose 1991 Surfers Paradise 1990 Better Loosen Up 1989 Almaarad 1988 Our Poetic Prince 1987 Rubiton 1986 Bonecrusher 1985 Rising Prince 1984 Red Anchor 1983 Strawberry Road 1982 Kingston Town 1981 Kingston Town 1980 Kingston Town 1979 Dulcify 1978 So Called 1977 Family Of Man 1976 Surround 1975 Fury’s Order 1974 Battle Heights 1973 Taj Rossi 1972 Gunsynd 1971 Tauto 1970 Abdul 1969 Daryl’s Joy 1968 Rajah Sahib 1967 Tobin Bronze 1966 Tobin Bronze 1965 Star A air 1964 Sir Dane 1963 Summer Regent 1962 Aquanita 1961 Dhaulagiri 1960 Tulloch 1959 Noholme 1958 Yeman 1957 Redcraze 1956 Ray Ribbon 1955 Kingster 1954 Rising Fast 1956 Ray Ribbon 1955 Kingster 1954 Rising Fast 1953 Hydrogen 1952 Hydrogen 1951 Bronton 1950 Alister 1949 Delta 1948 Carbon Copy 1947 Chanak 1946 Flight 1946 Leonard 1945 Flight 1944 Tranquil Star 1943 Amana 1942 Tranquil Star 1941 Beau Vite 1940 Beau Vite 1939 Mosaic 1938 Ajax 1937 Young Idea 1936 Young Idea 1935 Garrio 1934 Chatham 1933 Rogilla 1932 Chatham 1931 Phar Lap 1930 Phar Lap 1929 Nightmarch 1928 Highland 1927 Amounis 1926 Heroic 1925 Manfred 1924 The Night Patrol 1923 Easingwold 1922 Violoncello W.S.COX PLATE HONOUR ROLL
“There’s a third Cox Plate up in smoke.” That’s what went through the mind of James McDonald four days out from last year’s Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Thankfully, 96 hours is a long time in racing, and for James McDonald, he went from thinking he wouldn’t have a shot at winning a third straight Ladbrokes Cox Plate, to dominating ‘Australia’s Best Race’. “I said to Katelyn (partner) – I am stuffed, I won’t be having a Cox Plate ride this year,” after Via Sistina dumped him at Tuesday’s Breakfast with the Best. “It was traumatic laying on the track watching her galloping off.” While the Ladbrokes Cox Plate has delivered a golden run for McDonald the past three years, the Kiwi isn’t immune to its cruel twists and turns. Dundeel had let him down in the race as favourite in 2013, while Criterion finished midfield as second favourite a year later. Hartnell had come off second best to Winx in a match race that ended up more like a trouncing, while even Verry Elleegant proved she could have an off day in 2019. Then there was Zaaki, withdrawn on race morning as a red-hot favourite two years later. So, by the time Anamoe’s turn had come in 2022, McDonald had a full appreciation of how hard the race could be to win.
“It was a very special day, and to win a first-ever Cox Plate is a jockey’s dream,” he recalls. “It was great memories that float back from your childhood and what you want to achieve as a jockey, and do you ever think you’ll get there, no, but we’ve been blessed. “You grow up idolising that race - the greats like Sunline, Saintly and Makybe Diva, but it takes such a special horse to win it.” Such his appreciation for Anamoe, McDonald knew he would need a special horse to win a second Ladbrokes Cox Plate, and he just happened to know of one in Hong Kong. While he admits it took some persuasion on his part, he knew Romantic Warrior was the horse who could deliver in 2023. “I just thought he had balance, he was strong, gate speed, sustained speed, turn of foot and a will to win – everything to win a Cox Plate,” “It’s so unique the track, the pressure is on, and you need the perfect racehorse. “It’s the clash of the titans… all the good horses are there.” While McDonald thought he had been beaten that year by Mr Brightside, the Hong Kong star had still won despite racing below his best he believes. The same can’t be said for the following year when Via Sistina went to a whole new level, winning by eight lengths in track record time. “It was something very special,” McDonald said of the victory in 2024. “I have been blessed to have three Horse of the Year’s take out the Cox Plate. “To do it on three different horses is even a bit more special – it’s been unique each one and I am very proud.” So, is the 33-year-old dreaming of a four-peat? “It would be something awesome to achieve,” he says of a fourth-straight Ladbrokes Cox Plate win. “But whether it's third, second, fourth, just to try and win the race, it’s a great race to be a part of. “I love the Moonee Valley racecourse, and now it holds such a special place for me.” A fourth successive W.S. Cox Plate win would see James McDonald join only Hugh Bowman with four straight wins in the race. Bowman sits alongside Brent Thomson, Jack Purtevll and Glen Boss with four victories in the race, placing them behind only Darby Munro with five wins.
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7 HORSE STALL DIRECTORY RACE Horse STALL RACE Horse STALL 10 Aeliana (NZ) 54 5 Alenquer (FR) 28 4 Amedei 134 4 Angelos 141 10 Antino (NZ) 89 9 Arcora 44 10 Attrition 103 1 Beast Mode 23 6 Blindedbythelight 50 8 Bridal Waltz 52 3 Bubion 109 10 Buckaroo (GB) 60 2 Cacchione 15 1 Cannonball 53 5 Casino Seventeen 99 8 Charm Stone 137 1 Coleman 67 9 Crack A Deel 127 9 Crown Of Russia 4 6 Dashing Duchess (NZ) 111 7 Desert Lightning (NZ) 51 1 Don’t Hope Do 5 7 El Rocko 101 4 Enviable 58 3 Excenia 7 6 Expeetee 118 3 Extragalactic 108 1 Extremely Lucky 90 5 Future History (GB) 85 5 Glentaneous (IRE) 34 10 Globe (NZ) 136 7 Golden Path (NZ) 138 6 Good Banter (NZ) 72 9 Highvol 126 6 Infinity Imperial 120 6 Jennilala 100 8 Jigsaw 124 9 Kakkoii 45 8 Klabel (NZ) 140 3 Kujenga 75 10 Light Infantry Man (FR) 86 5 Lincoln Rocks (NZ) 76 2 Live 68 1 Major Share 79 9 Matsuda 88 5 Middle Earth (GB) 83 3 Miss Celine 25 6 Molly Bloom (NZ) 55 6 Movin Out (NZ) 56 2 Napoleonic 70 5 Naval College (GB) 77 10 Nepotism 11 8 Niance (NZ) 98 9 Observer 87 7 Oh Too Good 123 9 One Step Closer 73 9 Options 10 2 Ornithology 63 9 O’sheamus 74 2 Palm Angel 105 1 Philosopher 127 7 Pinstriped 128 5 Point King (IRE) 33 4 Polish Playgirl 13 9 Poor Ol’ Johny Ray (NZ) 129 7 Port Lockroy 78 6 Positivity (NZ) 119 4 Prestige Snitzel 94 2 Prince Tycoon 42 3 Proficient 24 9 Providence 64 3 Pure Passion 49 3 Quickaz 107 6 Real Class (NZ) 61 1 Red Hot Nicc 46 8 Regal Zeus 102 7 Rise At Dawn (NZ) 29 3 Rohesia 26 7 Rumbled Again 122 4 Ruska Roma 96 4 Salty Pearl 84 9 Savisanta (NZ) 62 6 Sea What I See (IRE) 2 3 Serinda 1 6 She’s A Hustler (NZ) 97 6 She’s Unusual (NZ) 71 3 Shocap 48 5 Sir Kingsford 114 4 Sketch 32 2 Snow Mercy 47 2 St Edward 135 5 Star Of India (IRE) 59 4 Star Of Omaha 142 3 Stardom 6 4 Stung 27 4 Sunlit Serenade 8 6 Sunset Park (GB) 116 3 Teine Aulelei 110 6 Terrestar 14 8 Tiger Shark 125 4 Tisseyre 113 1 Tonkin 31 10 Treasurethe Moment 93 1 Trembles 30 3 Tres Magnifique 43 8 Tropicus 35 8 Vestas 69 10 Via Sistina (IRE) 57 2 Virtual Illusion 139 7 Von Hauke (NZ) 104 9 Zorb 128
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10 runners by trainer # Horse Race # Horse Race # HorsE Race Phillip Stokes 3 Red Hot Nicc 1 8 Snow Mercy 2 8 Shocap 3 Dominic Sutton 6 Cacchione 2 Michael Trotter 9 Rumbled Again 7 Chris Waller 5 Ornithology 2 3 Enviable 4 7 Star Of India 5 3 Molly Bloom 6 6 Movin Out 6 10 Real Class 6 5 Providence 9 13 Savisanta 9 4 Buckaroo 10 6 Via Sistina 10 8 Aeliana 10 Jason Warren 7 Palm Angel 2 Brad Widdup 14 Sunset Park 6 Symon Wilde 5 Dashing Duchess 6 Simon Zahra 8 Don’t Hope Do 1 Annabel & Rob Archibald 3 Kujenga 3 6 Naval College 5 10 Lincoln Rocks 5 2 Port Lockroy 7 Anthony & Sam Freedman 9 Tonkin 1 10 Trembles 1 10 Sketch 4 2 Point King 5 9 Glentaneous 5 3 Tropicus 8 Ben, Will & JD Hayes 7 Beast Mode 1 1 Miss Celine 3 4 Rohesia 3 10 Proficient 3 9 Stung 4 5 Alenquer 5 4 Rise At Dawn 7 G & N Searle & B Callanan 8 Sir Kingsford 5 Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2 Stardom 3 John O’Shea & Tom Charlton 2 Napoleonic 2 7 Good Banter 6 9 She’s Unusual 6 6 O’sheamus 9 12 One Step Closer 9 Ken & Kasey Keys 11 Tisseyre 4 Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes 4 Polish Playgirl 4 11 Terrestar 6 9 Nepotism 10 Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 4 St Edward 2 12 Amedei 4 5 Golden Path 7 5 Charm Stone 8 5 Globe 10 Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman 6 Pure Passion 3 12 Blindedbythelight 6 3 Desert Lightning 7 8 Bridal Waltz 8 Richard & Chantelle Jolly 3 Virtual Illusion 2 4 Klabel 8 Tony & Calvin McEvoy 11 Excenia 3 6 Sunlit Serenade 4 3 Options 9 Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 1 Prince Tycoon 2 12 Tres Magnifique 3 4 Arcora 9 7 Kakkoii 9 Cindy Alderson 1 Jigsaw 8 Archie Alexander 10 Zorb 9 Andrew Angelone 8 Star Of Omaha 4 Gavin Bedggood 3 Casino Seventeen 5 1 Jennilala 6 Grahame Begg 5 Ruska Roma 4 Grahame Begg 8 She’s A Hustler 6 7 Niance 8 Cliff Brown 7 Von Hauke 7 Adam Chambers 5 Major Share 1 Will Clarken 4 Extremely Lucky 1 Kevin Daffy 8 Oh Too Good 7 Clayton Douglas 6 Tiger Shark 8 Henry Dwyer 11 Crack A Deel 9 Trent Edmonds 14 Extragalactic 3 Gerald Egan 13 Expeetee 6 Andrew Forsman 2 Positivity 6 Mitchell Freedman 3 Attrition 10 Tony Gollan 2 Antino 10 Liam Howley 15 Infinity Imperial 6 Enver Jusufovic 6 Philosopher 1 1 Pinstriped 7 Patrick Kearney 1 Cannonball 1 Matt Laurie 2 Prestige Snitzel 4 7 Treasurethe Moment 10 Ciaron Maher 1 Salty Pearl 4 1 Middle Earth 5 4 Future History 5 1 Observer 9 8 Matsuda 9 1 Light Infantry Man 10 John McArdle 6 El Rocko 7 2 Regal Zeus 8 Clinton McDonald 2 Coleman 1 9 Live 2 9 Vestas 8 Andrew Noblet 7 Angelos 4 Danny O’Brien 13 Serinda 3 4 Sea What I See 6 9 Crown Of Russia 9 Luke Oliver 7 Teine Aulelei 3 Denis Pagan 14 Poor Ol’ Johny Ray 9 Nick Ryan 2 Highvol 9 Patrick F Ryan Jnr 5 Bubion 3 Julius Sandhu 9 Quickaz 3
11 rides by jockey # Horse Race # Horse Race # HorsE Race Blake Shinn 4 St Edward 2 4 Polish Playgirl 4 1 Jennilala 6 5 Golden Path 7 5 Charm Stone 8 4 Arcora 9 2 Antino 10 Zac Spain 6 Philosopher 1 6 Pure Passion 3 12 Blindedbythelight 6 Daniel Stackhouse 14 Extragalactic 3 9 Stung 4 9 Glentaneous 5 2 Regal Zeus 8 Thomas Stockdale 3 Red Hot Nicc 1 8 Matsuda 9 Craig Williams 7 Beast Mode 1 1 Miss Celine 3 10 Lincoln Rocks 5 4 Sea What I See 6 1 Pinstriped 7 6 Tiger Shark 8 9 Crown Of Russia 9 3 Attrition 10 Mark Zahra 3 Virtual Illusion 2 12 Tres Magnifique 3 12 Amedei 4 4 Future History 5 4 Klabel 8 1 Observer 9 4 Buckaroo 10 Undeclared 10 Zorb 9 14 Poor Ol’ Johny Ray 9 Ben Allen 1 Salty Pearl 4 John Allen 1 Cannonball 1 11 Crack A Deel 9 Declan Bates 5 Bubion 3 7 Angelos 4 5 Dashing Duchess 6 Logan Bates 1 Jigsaw 8 Hugh Bowman 5 Ornithology 2 3 Molly Bloom 6 7 Kakkoii 9 8 Aeliana 10 Ethan Brown 7 Palm Angel 2 4 Rohesia 3 1 Middle Earth 5 7 Von Hauke 7 1 Light Infantry Man 10 Jordan Childs 6 Cacchione 2 13 Serinda 3 5 Ruska Roma 4 8 She’s A Hustler 6 7 Niance 8 Harry Coffey 8 Don’t Hope Do 1 8 Sir Kingsford 5 15 Infinity Imperial 6 3 Options 9 Michael Dee 10 Trembles 1 10 Proficient 3 6 Naval College 5 7 Good Banter 6 4 Rise At Dawn 7 Damian Lane 1 Prince Tycoon 2 3 Kujenga 3 6 Sunlit Serenade 4 3 Casino Seventeen 5 2 Positivity 6 8 Oh Too Good 7 3 Tropicus 8 6 O’sheamus 9 7 Treasurethe Moment 10 Zac Lloyd 9 Tonkin 1 9 She’s Unusual 6 12 One Step Closer 9 9 Nepotism 10 Tom Madden 5 Major Share 1 8 Star Of Omaha 4 James McDonald 2 Napoleonic 2 2 Stardom 3 3 Enviable 4 5 Providence 9 6 Via Sistina 10 Jye McNeil 10 Sketch 4 7 Star Of India 5 13 Expeetee 6 2 Port Lockroy 7 Ben Melham 9 Live 2 7 Teine Aulelei 3 6 Movin Out 6 9 Vestas 8 13 Savisanta 9 5 Globe 10 Jamie Melham 2 Coleman 1 11 Excenia 3 2 Point King 5 10 Real Class 6 Beau Mertens 11 Tisseyre 4 11 Terrestar 6 Jamie Mott 9 Quickaz 3 2 Prestige Snitzel 4 5 Alenquer 5 6 El Rocko 7 2 Highvol 9 Lachlan Neindorf 4 Extremely Lucky 1 8 Snow Mercy 2 14 Sunset Park 6 9 Rumbled Again 7 Luke Nolen 8 Shocap 3 3 Desert Lightning 7 8 Bridal Waltz 8
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COX PLATE DAY Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day Schedule & Entertainment Guide PRE-RACE 5:05 pm – Ladbrokes Cox Plate entertainment begins 5:08 pm – Kingston Town Award presentation parade 5:13 pm – Introduction of 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate jockeys 5:16 pm – National Anthem performed by Giuseppina Grech 5:20 pm – The Horses performed by Daryl Braithwaite MAIN EVENT 5:40 pm – Running of the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate 5:48 pm – Ladbrokes Cox Plate trophy presentation POST-RACE ENTERTAINMENT 6:05 pm – Australian Rock Collective live in concert and walk the track 7:05 pm – Concert concludes
W.S. COX PLATE HALL OF FAME PRESENTED TO ROMANTIC WARRIOR 2023 CHAMPION In recognition of Romantic Warrior, trained by Danny Shum, the first Hong Kong horse to win the Ladbrokes Cox Plate (in 2023), and for his exceptional achievements on the international stage. KINGSTON TOWN GREATNESS AWARD 2025 KINGSTON TOWN GREATNESS AWARD INDUCTEE
W.S. COX PLATE HALL OF FAME PRESENTED TO JAMES MCDONALD 2022, 2023, 2024 CHAMPION A fitting tribute to James McDonald’s remarkable achievement in securing three consecutive W.S. Cox Plate victories with Anamoe in 2022, Romantic Warrior in 2023 and Via Sistina in 2024. KINGSTON TOWN GREATNESS AWARD 2025 KINGSTON TOWN GREATNESS AWARD INDUCTEE
Notice is now given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of Moonee Valley Racing Club will be held on Tuesday 11 November 2025, commencing at 12.00 PM (AEDT). Meeting Location The Committee resolved to hold this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Members n the Moonee Valley Legends Restaurant, 43 Thomas Street, Moonee Ponds. If Members would prefer to attend the AGM via a virtual platform you may register your virtual attendance through membership@mvrc.net.au Meeting Details AGM start time: 12:00 PM AEDT Tuesday 11 November 2025 Items of Business 1.Confirmation of Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting, held on 12 November 2024; 2. Consideration of the accounts of the Club and the auditor report for the financial year ended 31 July 2025; 3. Election of Committee Members: Mr Adam Lennen Mr David Sinn Mr David Kobritz No other members of the Club were nominated for election. Therefore in accordance with Rule 8.6 (2), the above three candidates shall be declared elected; 4. Election of Auditors in accordance with Rules 7.1(3)(d) The present Auditors, Ernst & Young, are eligible for re-appointment and have indicated their desire to continue in the role, if appointed; 5.Special Resolution to amend the Rules - refer to Special Resolution 1 (set out below); and 6.General Business Special Resolution 1 To better recognise longstanding members and their contribution to the Club, the Committee has resolved to reduce the tenure requirement for Life Membership. With effect from 1 January 2026, a Full Member who has been a Financial Member for not less than 40 years, or who is deemed by the Committee to be deserving of such an honour, will be eligible for Life Membership. This adjustment replaces the previous threshold of 50 years as outlined in Club Rule 5.12(2)(a), ensuring more timely recognition of member loyalty and service. That the Rules of Moonee Valley Racing Club Inc. be amended by replacing the number "50" with "40" in rule 5.12(2)(a). Procedural matters in relation to Special Resolution 1 1.In order for the special resolution to pass, at least 75% of the votes cast by members present, entitled to vote and voting must be in favour of the special resolution. 2. Please direct any questions about the special resolution in writing to Mr Michael Browell, Chief Executive Office at least fourteen days before the meeting by sending an email to: officeofceo@mvrc.net.au Questions to the Committee We invite Members to submit questions prior to the meeting at membership@mvrc.net.au These questions will be moderated and addressed by the MVRC Committee and Executive during the meeting. I look forward to your attendance. Michael Browell Chief Executive
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THE IMPERATRIZ SPRINT IS A HANDICAP RACE FOR THREE-YEAROLDS AND UPWARDS OVER 1000M The Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Imperatriz Sprint honours outstanding sprinter Imperatriz. Trained by Mark Walker for Te Akua Racing, the New Zealand mare was unbeaten in five starts at The Valley. Four of those starts came at Group 1 level, winning back-to-back 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes (2023, 2024) and the 2023 Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes and 2023 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes. Imperatriz also set the track record for 1000m in the 2023 Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes in a time of 56.47. The daughter of I Am Invincible finished her career with 19 wins from 27 starts and $6,969,799 in prizemoney. IMPERATRIZ SPRINT
19 Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Imperatriz Sprint 1000m 1 Backmarker Beyond Midfield Midfield Off Speed On Speed Lead BARRIER # LEAD SPEED RATINGS (Horses listed by barrier) 1 Philosopher 2 Red Hot Nicc 3 Don’t Hope Do 4 Coleman 5 Tonkin 6 Beast Mode 7 Trembles 8 Extremely Lucky 9 Cannonball 10 Major Share
21 12:10pm 1 MELBOURNE 1 Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Imperatriz Sprint 1000m Of $200,000 and trophies of $2,000. 1st $110,000 and trophies of $2,000, 2nd $36,000, 3rd $18,000, 4th $10,000, 5th $6,000, 6th $4,000, 7th $4,000, 8th $4,000, 9th $4,000, 10th $4,000. Prizemoney contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution. For Three-Years-Old and Upwards. Handicap. No allowances for apprentices. Track Record: 0-56.47E Imperatriz (29/09/2023) [Good3] Class Record: 0-57.59E Midwest (18/03/2023) [Good4] 1 5377s Cannonball (9) Patrick Kearney ......................................................John Allen 60 2 030s0 Coleman (4) Clinton McDonald (d) .................................................Jamie Melham 58 3 71155 Red Hot Nicc (2) Phillip Stokes (wt) ................................ Thomas Stockdale 55 4 3075s Extremely Lucky (8) Will Clarken (dw) ....................... Lachlan Neindorf 54 5 1152s Major Share (10) Adam Chambers (dwc) .......................................Tom Madden 54 6 96s56 Philosopher (1) Enver Jusufovic (dwc) .................................................Zac Spain 54 7 24221 Beast Mode (6) Ben, Will & JD Hayes (dwc) .............................. Craig Williams 53 8 s1341 Don’t Hope Do (3) Simon Zahra (dwc) .........................................Harry Coffey 53 9 11s12 Tonkin (5) Anthony & Sam Freedman (dwc) ................................................Zac Lloyd 53 10 17s12 Trembles (7) Anthony & Sam Freedman (dw) ....................................Michael Dee 53 FORM SUMMARY The lightly-raced TONKIN is a distance specialist, having won 4 from 5. She oozes talent and looks a major threat. RED HOT NICC is ever consistent and performs well at The Valley. BEAST MODE has placed 2:3 at the track/trip. DON’T HOPE DO could offer value. TECHFORM’S TOP 5 5 Major Share 100 3 Red Hot Nicc 97 4 Extremely Lucky 94 7 Beast Mode 94 10 Trembles 93
22 1 1 Cannonball R101 (9) 60kg Patrick Kearney (Ballarat) John Allen 6yo ch g Capitalist-Golconda (Snitzel) BREEDER China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd Owners Cannonball Syndicate, Dr J A Schuijers, J Wells, K R Willis, D White, G W Dartnell, New Prince Racing, R Oppenhuis, R Mclean, S P J Racing, W O’brien, L Tabone, Murambie Downs Winning Edge Racing, R Wells, Side Quest, Dream A Little Dream, Dub Racing, The Gurus Guinea Pigs, G Pritchard & M Hamill Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap 22 Starts 4-0-3 $614,775 TECHFORM 93 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 6:0-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 6:0-0-1 1st Up 9:2-0-0 2nd Up 7:2-0-1 8-11 E FMm Sat 19Apr25 1000 G4 ASCOT HCP-LR M Harley (3) 59 $18 1-King Kapa 56 2.6L 56.99 R103 5-16 E FMm Sat 3May25 1200 G4 VICTORY STAKES-G2 N T Callow (8) 58.5 $41 1-Libertad 58.5 2.9L 1:09.60R103 3-9 DOOMm Sat 24May25 1110 S5 CHIEF DE BEERS-LR B A Shinn (4) 60 $9 1-Manhood 53 1.8L 1:03.92R103 7-11 E FMm Sat 7Jun25 1200 S5 MORETON CUP SWP-G2 M Harley (5) 55.5 $16 1-Front Page 55 4.1L 1:10.11R103 7-12 E FMm Sat 28Jun25 1200 G4 WJ HEALY-G3 R Maloney (8) 59 $31 1-Metalart 54.5 4.2L 1:09.21R102 Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 4.1L Moreton Cup Swp Group 2 over 1200m Soft 5. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 4.2L Wj Healy Group 3 over 1200m. Has won first-up, consider. 2 Coleman (Blks) R97 (4) 58kg Clinton McDonald (Cranbourne) Jamie Melham 4yo b h Pierata-Sboog (Redoute’s Choice) BREEDER Kulani Park Pty Ltd Owners Mrs S Cummings, Mrs J Groves, R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, F D Brown, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs C A Dingwall, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, Mrs J Koscielecki, Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding, S Gilbert & Mrs S L Gilbert Cerise, Chartreuse Quarters, Pale Pink Sleeves, Olive Green Cap (d) 16 Starts 2-2-3 $1,338,140 TECHFORM 88 Track 2:0-0-0 Dist 3:2-0-0 Trk/Dist 1:0-0-0 Wet 3:0-0-3 1st Up 5:2-0-0 2nd Up 3:0-0-0 12-16 E FMm Sat 3May25 1200 G4 VICTORY STAKES-G2 B Wheeler (7) 57 $6 1-Libertad 58.5 4.8L 1:09.60R100 14-16 DOOMm Sat 24May25 1350 G4 BRC SPRINT-G3 J B McDonald (4) 56 $7 1-War Machine (NZ) 56.5 9.7L 1:18.76R100 3-18 E FMm Sat 7Jun25 1200 S5 QLD DAY-LR K McEvoy (1) 57 $9 1-Cosmic Fire 57 1.7L 1:10.56R100 12-18 E FMm Sat 14Jun25 1400 G3 STRADBROKE-G1 R Jones (18) 50 $71 1-War Machine (NZ) 53 5.2L 1:21.17R100 15-16 RANDm Sat 6Sep25 1400 G4 TRAMWAY-G2 K McEvoy (9) 56 $91 1-Pericles 57 7.2L 1:22.38R97 Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 5.2L Stradbroke Group 1 over 1400m. Bumped start, keen mid race, tend to forgive 7.2L Tramway Group 2 over 1400m. Second-up. 3 Red Hot Nicc R91 (2) 55kg Phillip Stokes (Pakenham OC) Thomas Stockdale 7yo b g Nicconi-Glorious Red (Red Element) BREEDER Hutchins Thoroughbreds Owners Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins, Dr S Chua, Dr J Canty, Dr A Simm, Dr B Litherland, S Alexander, M Mackenzie, L Hives, Mrs J Titmarsh, J Yusi, N McInnes, D Skilton, Four Brothers (Mgr S Dyson), Wild Westerners (Mgr Mrs B Bourke), P Merryfull, D Mcphee, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr G Mcnulty) & G Tuthill White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap (wt) 32 Starts 8-7-2 $558,375 TECHFORM 97 Track 8:4-2-0 Dist 8:0-3-1 Trk/Dist 2:0-2-0 Wet 8:3-2-1 1st Up 8:0-4-0 2nd Up 7:1-0-1 7-12 FLEMm Sat 19Jul25 1200 S5 BM84 T Stockdale (6) 60 $21 1-La Fracas (IRE) 56.5 3.7L 1:10.03R84 1-13 M Vm Sat 9Aug25 1200 S6 BM84 T Stockdale (13) 59 $16 2-Naval Academy 54 0.8L 1:12.37R82 1-12 M Vm Sat 23Aug25 1200 G4 BM84 T Stockdale (4) 61.5 $6.50 2-Stoli Bolli 55 1.3L 1:11.67R87 5-7 M Vm Sat 6Sep25 1200 G4 CHAUTAUQUA-LR T Stockdale (6) 54.5(55) $6 1-Angel Capital 56 4.1L 1:09.86R92 5-8 CAULm Sat 20Sep25 1100 G3 BM100 T Stockdale (6) 56 $5 1-Tiger Shark 56.5 1.3L 1:03.23R92 Led, awkward turn home, grew tired 100m Chautauqua Listed. Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for fifth at Caulfield over 1100m. Ever consistent and performs well at the Valley. Terrific hope. 4 Extremely Lucky R89 (8) 54kg Will Clarken (Morphettville 1) Lachlan Neindorf 7yo b g Extreme Choice-Tamarind Lane (Stratum) BREEDER Mr B K Parker Owners E S Guagliardo Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap (dw) 27 Starts 4-2-4 $322,575 TECHFORM 94 Track 2:0-0-1 Dist 8:2-1-1 Trk/Dist 2:0-0-1 Wet 9:1-0-1 1st Up 6:3-2-0 2nd Up 5:0-0-1 10-12 FLEMm Sat 29Mar25 1000 G4 ATA/BOB HOYSTED-LR B Mertens (6) 54.5 $12 1-Joyful Fortune 56.5 4.2L 57.29 R94 3-15 OAKBm Sat 19Apr25 1100 G4 HILLS RAILWAY-LR T J Pannell (12) 56 $5.50 1-Volcanic Express 54 0.9L 1:05.23R93 10-13 CAULm Sat 31May25 1100 G4 BEL ESPRIT-LR L K Cartwright(a) (4) 54.5 $21 1-Niance (NZ) 55.5 4.0L 1:03.01R93 7-10 CAULm Sat 12Jul25 1100 S6 J MONASH-G3 B Mertens (10) 58.5 $31 1-In Flight 56.5 4.1L 1:05.27R92 5-7 MORPm Sat 26Jul25 1050 H9 HCP T J Pannell (2) 57.5 $6.50 1-Lingani 53 8.3L 1:04.83R91 Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.1L J Monash Group 3 over 1100m Soft 6. Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 8.3L at Morphettville Hcp over 1050m Heavy 9.
23 1 5 Major Share R89 (10) 54kg Adam Chambers (Warrnambool) Tom Madden 5yo b g Overshare-Sweet Talk (Northern Meteor) BREEDER Spendthrift Australia Pty Ltd Owners Mrs M Chambers, North Warrnambool, BLG Racing, P Barmby, P Vivarelli, G May, B Messner, M Darmody, H Trigg, I A Chambers, M K Walmsley, Ms M Whelan, Keilambete, M Glennen, J Conheady, J Davis, P Moloney, R Primmer, J Kelly & Couldn’t Be Happier 2 Navy Blue, Emerald Green Seams, White And Emerald Green Chevrons Sleeves (dwc) 10 Starts 6-2-0 $249,250 TECHFORM 100 Track 2:1-0-0 Dist 7:4-1-0 Trk/Dist 2:1-0-0 Wet 4:2-1-0 1st Up 3:2-0-0 2nd Up 2:2-0-0 1-10 M VmN Fri 13Dec24 955 G3 BM70 T Madden (10) 60.5 $7 2-Big Me 60.5 0.5L 54.86 R71 1-7 TER Wed 1Jan25 1125 G4 HCP T Madden (6) 61 $1.24f 2-Head’em 55.5 2.8L 1:05.86R76 1-10 FLEMm Sat 18Jan25 1200 G3 BM84 T Madden (6) 58 $3.30f 2-Bossy Nic 57 0.1L 1:10.61R79 5-6 M VmN Fri 7Mar25 955 G4 BM84 T Madden (5) 60 $4.40 1-Oak Hill (NZ) 56.5 4.4L 55.37 R84 2-12 FLEMm Sat 29Mar25 1000 G4 ATA/BOB HOYSTED-LR T Madden (3) 54 $21 1-Joyful Fortune 56.5 0.4L 57.29 R84 Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 4.4L at The Valley Bm84 over 955m. Awkward start, best last 200m of day, missed 0.4L Ata/Bob Hoysted Listed over 1000m. Performs well at this track/distance. 6 Philosopher R89 (1) 54kg Enver Jusufovic (Cranbourne) Zac Spain 6yo ch g Zoustar-Lone (Sepoy) BREEDER Widden Stud Australia Pty Ltd Owners Ms C K Ward & W R Beale Fluro, Orange And White Checks, White Sleeves And Cap With Checked Peak (dwc) 24 Starts 6-2-3 $469,475 TECHFORM 93 Track 8:2-1-1 Dist 21:6-1-3 Trk/Dist 8:2-1-1 Wet 4:1-0-0 1st Up 6:2-0-0 2nd Up 5:1-0-1 1-7 SANLm Sat 25Jan25 1000 G4 W.J. ADAMS-LR M J Dee (4) 55.5 $10 2-Midwest 58 2.3L 55.94 R84 9-10 FLEMm Sat 15Feb25 1000 S7 LIGHTNING-G1 M J Dee (9) 58.5 $41 1-Skybird 56.5 10L 59.05 R90 6-6 M VmN Fri 7Mar25 955 G4 BM84 J B Stanley (6) 63(61) $9 1-Oak Hill (NZ) 56.5 11L 55.37 R90 5-10 M VmN Fri 26Sep25 955 G4 BM84 L K Cartwright(a) (2) 63(60) $21 1-Beast Mode 58 6.0L 55.17 R90 6-8 CAULm Sat 18Oct25 1000 G4 CAUL SPRINT-G2 C G Gaudray (1) 53 $51 1-Rey Magnerio 59 3.2L 57.53 R89 Ran home ok into fifth but was never a winning hope after getting back 6L at The Valley Bm84 over 955m. Sat behind the leader, had chance to improve, succumbed into sixth 3.2L Caul Sprint Group 2 over 1000m. 7 Beast Mode (Blks) R86 (6) 53kg Ben, Will & JD Hayes (Euroa) Craig Williams 6yo b or br g Better Than Ready-Where It Began (Exceed And Excel) BREEDER Yarramalong Owners Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco), Broady Cats (Mgr: P J Thompson), M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), G A Horan, P S Farrugia, L W Chapman, J K Donnelly, L Brayshaw, M S Newman, J Fleming & R Loebert Red, Yellow Epaulettes And Best Bloodstock Logo, Red Cap (dwc) 27 Starts 7-7-3 $402,550 TECHFORM 94 Track 4:1-1-0 Dist 21:6-7-3 Trk/Dist 3:1-1-0 Wet 11:2-4-1 1st Up 5:2-2-0 2nd Up 5:2-0-1 2-9 MRPKm Sat 28Jun25 1000 S6 BM80 R L Milnes (6) 60.5(59) $5 1-Sir Now 58.5 0.3L 58.47 R81 4-12 FLEMm Sat 19Jul25 1000 G4 BM78 E P Brown (7) 61.5 $9 1-Losesomewinmore 61 1.2L 57.38 R81 2-8 MORPm Sat 9Aug25 1050 S6 1MW-LY T J Pannell (2) 62 $2.80ef 1-Hajra 54.5 1.7L 1:02.64R80 2-7 MRPKm Sat 16Aug25 1000 S5 BM78 T M Johnstone(a) (2) 61(59) $1.70f 1-Karavas 57 2.0L 59.75 R80 1-10 M VmN Fri 26Sep25 955 G4 BM84 M Zahra (10) 58 $9 2-Shirshov 57.5 2.8L 55.17 R80 Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second at Morphettville Parks. Dictated the race in the lead and gave nothing else a chance winning at The Valley. Can’t underestimate at this track/distance. Great chance. 8 Don’t Hope Do R83 (3) 53kg Simon Zahra (Flemington) Harry Coffey 5yo b g So You Think (NZ)-Letsdothis (Not a Single Doubt) BREEDER Mr J Tan Owners Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, B L Shannon, Chook’s Gang, Mrs D E Caldwell, D W Franklin, Mrs F Lo Presti, J J De Marco, Mrs J M Franklin, K W Franklin, K Salagic, Mrs L J Rixon, N Lo Presti, Mrs S M Brodie, A Matthews, C M Scott, I Marr, J Bono, P J Nicoll, M J Zahra & Two Butchers & The Cook Yellow, Red Triangle And A Inside Triangle, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap (dwc) 13 Starts 4-0-4 $272,225 TECHFORM 92 Track 2:1-0-1 Dist 5:2-0-2 Trk/Dist 1:1-0-0 Wet 3:1-0-1 1st Up 4:2-0-1 2nd Up 3:1-0-2 9-13 FLEMm Sat 8Mar25 1100 G4 BM84 W J Egan (4) 54.5 $6 1-Mytemptation 54.5 3.9L 1:04.01R73 1-11 M Vm Sat 9Aug25 1000 S6 BM74 T Stockdale (10) 59.5 $10 2-Deepfloat Diva 58.5 0.2L 59.92 R73 3-10 SANHm Wed 27Aug25 1000 S5 BM78 T Stockdale (2) 60 $8.50 1-Tonkin 56 1.5L 56.74 R78 4-13 MORPm Sat 13Sep25 1100 G4 WH WYLIE-LR J B Stanley (3) 54 $6 1-Watchme Win 56.5 2.0L 1:03.47R78 1-11 CAULm Wed 15Oct25 1100 G3 BM78 J Childs (7) 60 $8.50 2-Grand Larceny 59.5 0.8L 1:02.35R78 Tracked into the race nicely from behind the speed and just out played fourth Wh Wylie Listed. Led and kicked strongly in the lane for the victory at Caulfield over 1100m. Could be the value runner. Great chance.
24 1 9 Tonkin R79 (5) 53kg Anthony & Sam Freedman (Mornington) Zac Lloyd 4yo b m Blue Point (IRE)-Gridelin (New Approach (IRE)) BREEDER Godolphin Australia Owners Godolphin Royal Blue (dwc) 6 Starts 4-2-0 $163,150 TECHFORM 92 Track 1:1-0-0 Dist 5:4-1-0 Trk/Dist 1:1-0-0 Wet 1:1-0-0 1st Up 3:2-1-0 2nd Up 2:1-1-0 1-6 MORNm Wed 8Jan25 1000 G4 MDN-SW B A Shinn (5) 56 $1.35f 2-Sirena 56 0.8L 58.02 1-6 M VmN Fri 24Jan25 1000 G4 3Y BM64 B A Shinn (4) 57.5 $3.20 2-La Vie En 57.5 4.5L 57.94 R63 1-6 SANHm Wed 5Mar25 1000 G3 F&M BM70 M Zahra (6) 58.5 $1.60f 2-Majesticity 58 2.5L 56.36 R69 1-10 SANHm Wed 27Aug25 1000 S5 BM78 B J Melham (5) 56 $2.35f 2-Kiko 54.5 1.3L 56.74 R74 2-19 FLEMm Sat 13Sep25 1100 G4 BM78 B J Melham (11) 58.5 $8.50 1-Persian Spirit 57 1.5L 1:02.75R79 Led and kicked clear for nice win at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Settled just off the pace and hit the line nicely for second at Flemington. Great stats at this distance. Lightly raced she oozes talent and looms as a major threat. Top pick. 10 Trembles R73 (7) 53kg Anthony & Sam Freedman (Mornington) Michael Dee 4yo b or br m Too Darn Hot (GB)-Earthquake (Exceed And Excel) BREEDER Godolphin Australia Owners Godolphin Royal Blue (dw) 6 Starts 3-1-1 $94,550 TECHFORM 93 Track 1:0-1-0 Dist 6:3-1-1 Trk/Dist 1:0-1-0 Wet 2:1-0-0 1st Up 3:2-0-1 2nd Up 2:1-1-0 1-6 MORN Mon 12May25 1000 G4 3Y MDN-SW J McNeil (1) 56 $1.40f 2-Ruby Avenue 58 4.0L 57.20 1-9 SANLm Wed 4Jun25 1000 G4 BM70 D Keane(a) (8) 54.5(51.5) $4f 2-Fragile Love 56.5 0.8L 57.69 R64 7-8 CAULm Sat 28Jun25 1000 S6 3Y HCP J McNeil (7) 55 $3.50 1-Always Enuff 55.5 2.6L 58.91 R69 1-10 BDGO Wed 17Sep25 1000 S5 BM66 M Zahra (7) 59 $2.35f 2-Bine 60 0.5L 58.42 R68 2-9 M VmN Fri 3Oct25 1000 G4 MARES BM74 D W Stackhouse (2) 59 $5 1-Stokke 60.5 0.8L 58.17 R72 Sat on the pace over the final 400m and gained upper hand to win 0.5L at Bendigo Bm66 over 1000m Soft 5. Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.8L at The Valley Mares Bm74 over 1000m. STRAPPER MEAL PACKS A premium boutique farm in Flinders, Victoria Musk Creek Farm | David Kobritz & Teresa Poon Farm Manager: Jock Harris M: +61 438 398 679 E: jock@muskcreek.com.au 7 Musk Creek Road, Flinders, VIC, 3929 Proudly supported by
YEAR WINNER TRAINER JOCKEY NO. BR. SP Wgt A/S LEAD-UP FORM 1999 PRIZEFIGHTER MS J.PURCELL J.CASSIDY 8 6 7 54 3G 4th Caul 1100m 3CG Hcp-2nd Sand 1300m 3CG 1MW-1st MV 1200m 3YO 1MW 2000 SOUND THE ALARM R.OTTO G.GRYLLS 3 8 11 55.5 3G 3rd MV McKenzie Stk-6th McNeil Stk 2001 DEPRAVE R.CAMERON S.ARNOLD 4 3 $6 54 3G 1st Sand 1000m 3CG 1MW 2002 YELL J.HAWKES D.GAUCI 1 2 $2.50f 55.5 3G 3rd MV McKenzie Stk-2nd McNeil Stk 2003 YOUTH J.HAWKES S.ARNOLD 5 10 $17 55.5 3G First run back from a spell (98 days) 2004 ORATORIO D.L.FREEDMAN D.NIKOLIC 1 5 $3.60f 56.5 3C 3rd McNeil Stk 2005 CORONGA P.PERRY G.CHILDS 5 3 $3.30f 55 3G 3rd MV 1200m 3YO C1-1st Caul 1200m 3CG Hcp 2006 CORTON CHARLEMAGNE D.LAWSON D.NIKOLIC 10 11 $6.50 54.5 3F 11th Danehill Stk-4th MV 1200m 3F Hcp-2nd Thoroughbred Club Stk 2007 ROYAL ASSCHER D.L.FREEDMAN D.OLIVER 9 9 $2.20f 54.5 3F 1st Crockett Stk-5th Danehill Stk-2nd Schillaci Stk 2008 MILLBANK J.SADLER S.ARNOLD 10 4 $3f 55.5 3C 1st Bdgo 1100m 3YO Mdn-4th VRC 1000m 3YO Hcp-1st Cran 1200m 3YO RB68 2009 AVENUE P.MOODY L.NOLEN 3 1 $1.65f 56 3F 2nd VRC 1100m 3F Hcp-1st MV Champagne Stk-1st Thoroughbred Club 2010 THAT'S NOT IT M.ELLERTON & S.ZAHRA C.SYMONS 6 5 $20 55.5 3G 1st Kyne 1100m 3YO Mdn-3rd Caul 1200m 3CG Hcp 2011 KARUTA QUEEN N.LAYT T.BERRY 8 7 $3.30f 55 3F 4th Run to the Rose-1st Heritage Stk-2nd Schillaci Stk 2012 HIDDEN WARRIOR P.PERRY N.RAWILLER 2 8 $8 56 3G 1st Ncle 900m Mdn-2nd Cant 1100m 3CG NMW 2013 THERMAL CURRENT P.MOODY B.MELHAM 4 1 $7 56 3G First run since 7th Golden Rose (42 days) 2014 GALAXY PEGASUS D.HAYES D.OLIVER 10 3 $3.90f 56 3G 1st Geel 1100m 3YO Mdn-10th Danehill Stk-1st Kilm 1107m BM64 2015 HOLLER J.O'SHEA J.MCDONALD 1 5 $3.50 56 3C 8th Golden Rose-2nd Rhil 1200m BM80-2nd Gothic Stk 2016 ARCHIVES J.O'SHEA J.MCDONALD 2 6 $2.10f 57 3C 2nd Danehill Stk-9th Caul Gneas Prelude 2017 EPTIMUM T.EDMONDS R.MALONEY 9 9 $11 56 3G 1st Brat 1200m 3YO Mdn-1st Bdgo 1100m 3YO BM70 2018 CHARGE C.WALLER H.BOWMAN 5 13 $7.50 56 3G 2nd The Rosebud-3rd Heritage Stk-5th Roman Consul 2019 SARTORIAL SPLENDOR J.SADLER J.KAH 3 2 $3.30 57 3G 2nd Caul 1000m 3YO SWP-3rd MV 955m BM64 2020 PORTLAND SKY M.LAURIE B.MELHAM 5 1 $4.60 57 3C 1st Brat 1000m Mdn-5th Caul 1000m 3YO SWP-4th VRC Poseidon Stk 2021 GENERATION C.MAHER & D.EUSTACE J.MCDONALD 4 5 $2.20f 57 3C 3rd Vain Stk-3rd MV 1200m 3CG Plate 2022 SEJARDAN G.PORTELLI J.KAH 1 1 $7 58.5 3C 7th Run to the Rose-7th Golden Rose-6th Roman Consul 2023 ARCHO NACHO M.LAURIE M.ZAHRA 3 2 $2.60f 58 3G 1st VRC Poseidon Stk-6th VRC Danehill Stk 2024 BITTERCREEK L.& T.CORSTENS & W.LARKIN B.ALLEN 1 3 $7.50 58.5 3C 7th VRC Danehill Stk GROUP 3 2025 RED ANCHOR STAKES (1200M) $240,000 3YO: SET WEIGHTS & PENALTIES 41ST RUNNING RACE FIRST RUN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1985 (WON BY SEIGER); ALSO KNOWN AS: RED ANCHOR STAKES (1985-1989, 2020-2024); C S HAYES STAKES (1990-2003); ESSENDON NISSAN STKS (2004); CITY PACIFIC FINANCE STKS (2005-2007); WONDERFUL WORLD STKS (2008); 1300 AUSTRALIA STKS (2009-2012, 2018); TELSTRA PHONEWORDS STKS (2013-2019) CONDUCTED: HANDICAP (1985-1986); SET WEIGHTS & ALLOWANCES (1987-1993); SET WEIGHTS & PENALTIES (1994-2024); LISTED (1987-1989); GROUP 3 (1990-2024); 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS (1985-2000); 3YO (2001-2024); AT CAULFIELD (1995); IN SEPTEMBER (1985-2004); IN OCTOBER (2005-2024) NOTABLE WINNERS: RUBITON (1986) SPARTACUS (1996) SEQUALO (1993) YELL (2002) CLAY HERO (1988) PORTLAND SKY (2020) CHRISTMAS TREE (1987) KARUTA QUEEN (2011) FILLIES WINNERS: KARUTA QUEEN (2012) AVENUE (2009) ROYAL ASSCHER (2007) CORTON CHARLEMAGNE (2006) LONGEST PRICED WINNERS: 25/1 (SNOW LORD-1992) $20 (THAT’S NOT IT-2011); SHORTEST PRICED WINNERS: 4/7F (SEQUALO-1993) $1.65F (AVENUE-2009) 9/10F (RUBITON-1986) LEADING TRAINERS: LEE FREEDMAN (4), JOHN HAWKES (3), RICK HORE-LACY, MATT LAURIE, PETER MOODY, JOHN O’SHEA, PAUL PERRY, JOHN SADLER (2) LEADING JOCKEYS: GREG CHILDS, DAMIEN OLIVER (4), STEVEN ARNOLD, DARREN GAUCI, JAMES MCDONALD (3), JAMIE KAH, BEN MELHAM, DANNY NIKOLIC (2)
26 HKJC World Pool Red Anchor Stakes (Group 3) 1200m 2 Backmarker Beyond Midfield Midfield Off Speed On Speed Lead BARRIER # LEAD SPEED RATINGS (Horses listed by barrier) 1 Live 2 Virtual Illusion 3 Cacchione 4 Snow Mercy 5 St Edward 6 Prince Tycoon 7 Ornithology 8 Palm Angel 9 Napoleonic
THE WORLD POOL RED ANCHOR STAKES IS A GROUP 3 SET WEIGHTS PLUS PENALTIES RACE OVER 1200 METRES FOR THREEYEAR-OLD HORSES. Red Anchor was a New Zealand-bred horse who was awarded the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year in 1985. Trained by legendary trainer T J Smith, Red Anchor won three Group 1 races in the Spring of 1984, highlighted by the 1984 W.S. Cox Plate. Dominant as a three-year-old, Red Anchor was once described by T J Smith as the “new Tulloch,” but, unfortunately, he got injured the following year and never raced again. Just how good Red Anchor could have been, we will never know – but today we recognise and celebrate his outstanding career with the running of the Group 3 World Pool Red Anchor Stakes. The Red Anchor Stakes has been run since 1985 and continues to be one of the many highlights on Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day each year. RED ANCHOR STAKES
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29 12:40pm 2 MELBOURNE 2 HKJC World Pool Red Anchor Stakes (Group 3) 1200m Of $240,000 and trophies of $2,500. 1st $144,000 and trophies of $2,500, 2nd $43,200, 3rd $21,600, 4th $10,800, 5th $6,000, 6th $4,800, 7th $4,800, 8th $4,800. Prizemoney contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution. This race carries a $10,000 Nominator Bonus only for qualified horses. For Three-Years-Old. Set Weights plus Penalties. No allowances for apprentices. Track Record: 1-08.76E Hey Doc (23/10/2020) [Good3] Class Record: 1-09.69E She Dances (31/12/2022) [Good3] 1 12s Prince Tycoon (6) Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young ........................Damian Lane 57 2 2s114 Napoleonic (9) John O’Shea & Tom Charlton (d) ................... James McDonald 57 3 11 Virtual Illusion (2) Richard & Chantelle Jolly ............................Mark Zahra 57 4 21 St Edward (5) Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) (c) ............................Blake Shinn 57 5 1 Ornithology (7) Chris Waller (dw) .............................................Hugh Bowman 57 6 2 Cacchione (3) Dominic Sutton .....................................................Jordan Childs 57 7 510s0 Palm Angel (8) Jason Warren (w) .................................................Ethan Brown 56.5 8 211 Snow Mercy (4) Phillip Stokes (c) .................................... Lachlan Neindorf 56.5 9 1 Live (1) Clinton McDonald (w) .................................................................Ben Melham 55 FORM SUMMARY VIRTUAL ILLUSION a sprinter on the rise and the stable have a terrific strike rate crossing the border. PRINCE TYCOON a huge run wide no cover in the Magic Millions National Classic. PALM ANGEL a quality filly that didn’t look to handle the Flemington Straight first-up. TECHFORM’S TOP 5 1 Prince Tycoon 100 8 Snow Mercy 100 7 Palm Angel 91 2 Napoleonic 90 4 St Edward 82
30 2 1 Prince Tycoon R72 (6) 57kg Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young (Cranbourne) Damian Lane 3yo ch g 19/09/22 Written Tycoon-Dongxing Princess (Exceed And Excel) BREEDER Yulong Investments Yulong Stud Owners F L R Dongxing Princess, G J Walker, D Walker, J A Walker, K Boghossian, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, S Bulow, Democracy Manifest, L T D R 1, J S Verheijen, F M L M Racing, Four Tycoons Racing, WezzaVale Racing, The Alibi Room, J Ebert, J D Lanyon, Four Socks & Kelso & Co Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap 2 Starts 1-1-0 $283,500 TECHFORM 100 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 0:0-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 1:0-1-0 1st Up 1:1-0-0 2nd Up 1:0-1-0 1-8 CAULm Sat 10May25 1100 G4 2Y HCP D G Moor (2) 55.5 $2f 2-Rosangela 54 0.5L 1:03.21 2-12 GCSTmN Fri 23May25 1000 S5 MM NAT 2Y-SW B A Shinn (12) 57 $2.70f 1-Isti Star 55 1.0L 57.39 Leader’s flank, set sail home, wore down leader 0.5L at Caulfield 2Y Hcp 1100m. Wide no cover, ran on well from midfield to gain second 1L at Gold Coast Mm Nat 2Y 1000m Soft 5. Showed plenty last time in. Recent Cranbourne jump out winner 2 Napoleonic R75 (9) 57kg John O’Shea & Tom Charlton (Randwick) James McDonald 3yo b c 25/10/22 Wootton Bassett (GB)-Jolie Brise (Fastnet Rock) BREEDER Mr F J Frost Owners Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) White, Red Stripes (d) 5 Starts 2-1-0 $101,800 TECHFORM 90 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 3:2-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 1:0-1-0 1st Up 2:1-0-0 2nd Up 2:1-1-0 6-10 W FMm Wed 19Feb25 1100 G4 2Y MDN-SW K McEvoy (1) 57 $6 1-King Of Pop 57 3.7L 1:04.38 2-11 NCLE Fri 7Mar25 1300 S6 PAUL PERRY Z T Lloyd (1) 56.5 $3.80f 1-Next Jen 55 1.0L 1:20.23 1-7 WYNG Fri 5Sep25 1200 G4 SUPER MDN J B McDonald (4) 57 $1.55f 2-Polo 55 4.8L 1:10.22 1-7 W FMm Wed 24Sep25 1200 G4 3Y BM68 J B McDonald (3) 59 $2.10f 2-Ohope 58.5 0.4L 1:11.07R64 4-8 RHILm Sat 11Oct25 1200 G4 ROM CONSUL-G2 Z T Lloyd (2) 56.5 $11 1-Hidden Motive 56.5 2.5L 1:09.11R70 Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win 0.4L at Warwick Farm 3Y Bm68 over 1200m. Didn’t make ground on placegetters but nonetheless a resilient run for fourth 2.5L Rom Consul Group 2 over 1200m. 3 Virtual Illusion R67 (2) 57kg Richard & Chantelle Jolly (Morphettville) Mark Zahra 3yo b g 11/09/22 Zousain-Chimerique (Choisir) BREEDER Mr C Leslie Owners R R Jolly, GTS Racing (Mgr: A Goodwin), R G Ackland, Dr T A Gleeson, J Elton, Mrs J A Gifford, Mrs J O’Connor, Cool Cats (Mgr: D W Crawford), A L Fielder & G S Gifford Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves 2 Starts 2-0-0 $99,540 TECHFORM 81 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 0:0-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 0:0-0-0 1st Up 1:1-0-0 2nd Up 1:1-0-0 1-13 MRPKm Sat 27Sep25 1000 G4 3YO MDN-SW J Toeroek (13) 57.5 $5.50 2-Gin Explosion 55.5 0.7L 58.55 1-6 MUBRm Sat 11Oct25 1000 G4 3YO BM64 C Munro(a) (3) 60(57) $2.45 2-Golden Horizon 59.5 0.6L 58.03 R63 Came from well back to win 0.7L at Morphettville Parks 3Y Mdn 1000m. Had to dig deep but made up ground to win 0.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y Bm64 1000m. Harder here but has a strong will to win and drawn ideally. 4 St Edward R65 (5) 57kg Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) (Cranbourne) Blake Shinn 3yo b or br g 20/10/22 I Am Invincible-Diademe (NZ) (Savabeel) BREEDER Mr G Harvey Owners G Harvey Blue, White Crossed Sashes (c) 2 Starts 1-1-0 $40,650 TECHFORM 82 Track 1:1-0-0 Dist 2:1-1-0 Trk/Dist 1:1-0-0 Wet 0:0-0-0 1st Up 1:0-1-0 2nd Up 1:1-0-0 2-9 MORN Thu 18Sep25 1200 G4 3Y MDN-SW B Mertens (4) 58 $5 1-Sassy For Sure 56 0.5L 1:10.28 1-7 M VmN Fri 3Oct25 1200 G4 3YC&G MDN-SW B Mertens (3) 58 $2.50 2-Cacchione 58 0.5L 1:11.51 Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.5L at Mornington 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.5L at The Valley 3Yc&G Mdn-Sw over 1200m. 5 Ornithology R63 (7) 57kg Chris Waller (Flemington) Hugh Bowman 3yo b c 23/09/22 Too Darn Hot (GB)-Our Songbird (Fastnet Rock) BREEDER Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia Pty Ltd Owners K Yoshida Red, Yellow Stripes, Black Sleeves, Red And Yellow Striped Cap (dw) 1 Starts 1-0-0 $17,600 TECHFORM 78 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 1:1-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 1:1-0-0 1st Up 1:1-0-0 1-7 BRAT Mon 6Oct25 1200 S6 MDN-SW D M Lane (5) 57 $4.60 2-Neverenoughlego 57 0.1L 1:14.89 Distance too short to make an impression 8.3L at Rosehill Gardens 2Y-Bt 6thJun2025 over 900m Soft 7. Won after sitting on the pace and getting the advantage late 0.1L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 6.
31 2 6 Cacchione R62 (3) 57kg Dominic Sutton (Flemington) Jordan Childs 3yo b g 29/10/22 Super One-Caffeine (USA) (Medaglia D’oro (USA)) BREEDER All Winners Thoroughbreds Owners E Baldacchino, A Bahoudian, D Bahoudian & Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton) Pale Blue, White Horse And E Motif, Pink Collar, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap 1 Starts 0-1-0 $13,800 TECHFORM 76 Track 1:0-1-0 Dist 1:0-1-0 Trk/Dist 1:0-1-0 Wet 0:0-0-0 1st Up 1:0-1-0 2-7 M VmN Fri 3Oct25 1200 G4 3YC&G MDN-SW J Childs (7) 58 $21 1-St Edward 58 0.5L 1:11.51 Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.5L at The Valley 3Yc&G Mdn-Sw over 1200m. 7 Palm Angel R83 (8) 56.5kg Jason Warren (Mornington (2)) Ethan Brown 3yo ch f 13/10/22 Starspangledbanner-Noblest (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) BREEDER Rosemont Stud Owners Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Red, White Gatecrasher (w) 5 Starts 2-0-0 $336,600 TECHFORM 91 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 1:0-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 1:1-0-0 1st Up 2:1-0-0 2nd Up 1:0-0-0 1-10 CAULm Sat 30Nov24 1000 S6 M COOPER-LR E P Brown (4) 56 $12 2-Wiltshire Square 56 0.8L 58.84 5-12 SANLm Sat 25Jan25 1000 G4 BD/PREV F-G3 E P Brown (12) 58 $3.80f 1-My Gladiola 56 5.8L 56.50 R72 1-10 CAULm Sat 8Feb25 1100 G4 BD/PREL F-G2 E P Brown (3) 56 $7.50 2-My Gladiola 56 1.0L 1:04.61R72 13-15 CAULm Sat 22Feb25 1200 G3 BLUE DIAMOND-G1 E P Brown (1) 55 $9.50 1-Devil Night 57 8.3L 1:10.47R84 10-18 FLEMm Sat 13Sep25 1100 G4 CAP D’ANTIBES-LR J B McDonald (3) 58.5 $15 1-My Gladiola 58.5 4.3L 1:03.09R84 Handy, under pump early, poor, vetted clear 8.3L Blue Diamond Group 1 over 1200m. Vetted pre-race, sat handy, honest but had chance 4.3L Cap D’antibes Listed over 1100m. Can be a sharp improver second-up. 8 Snow Mercy R84 (4) 56.5kg Phillip Stokes (Pakenham OC) Lachlan Neindorf 3yo b f 22/10/22 Toronado (IRE)-Snow Surrender (Sepoy) BREEDER Robertson Equine Investments Pty Ltd Owners T J Robertson, Mrs E A Robertson, P C Thompson, Mrs M A Thompson, J W Burch, Mrs A K Burch, R A Newton, M H East, Mrs D East, Could be Racing (Mgr: W D Williams), Missed The Race & At The Bar Red, White Southern Cross (c) 3 Starts 2-1-0 $194,895 TECHFORM 100 Track 1:1-0-0 Dist 1:1-0-0 Trk/Dist 1:1-0-0 Wet 1:0-1-0 1st Up 1:0-1-0 2nd Up 1:1-0-0 2-11 MORPm Sat 30Aug25 1050 S7 3YO MDN-SW J B Opperman (7) 55.5 $17 1-Intellectual 57.5 0.6L 1:03.12 1-7 MORPm Sat 13Sep25 1100 G4 3YO BM64 J B Opperman (3) 55.5 $2.10f 2-Intellectual 59 1.3L 1:04.71R59 1-11 M VmN Fri 26Sep25 1200 G3 CHAMPAGNE-G3 L J Neindorf (1) 56 $26 2-Memo 56 0.8L 1:11.07R63 Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.3L at Morphettville 3Yo Bm64 over 1100m. Dream run box seat, off heels to score superb win 0.8L Champagne Group 3 over 1200m. 9 Live R63 (1) 55kg Clinton McDonald (Cranbourne) Ben Melham 3yo ch f 15/09/22 Zoustar-Donelle (Not a Single Doubt) BREEDER Grenville Stud Owners Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) White And Grey Interlocking Triangles (w) 1 Starts 1-0-0 $23,375 TECHFORM 81 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 0:0-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Wet 1:1-0-0 1st Up 1:1-0-0 1-7 GEEL Thu 2Oct25 1147 S5 MDN-SW J L Melham (6) 55 $1.95f 2-Iberian Lynx 59.5 0.2L 1:08.39 Ran down the leaders and got the victory right on the line 0.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1147m Soft 5.
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