Spring Champion Stakes

Tom Kitten wins Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes

Posted on October 28, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tom Kitten () demolished his rivals in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick, courtesy of an elite steer from Adam Hyeronimus. He was the beneficiary of regularly appointed jockey Nash Rawiller out with a suspension, as Hyeronimus took his chance with open arms, circling the top-half of the field aboard the son[...]

Posted on October 14, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott team have added the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) to the trophy cabinet in what's fast becoming a very memorable early spring for the stable. Raf Attack () made every post a winner in the 1800m feature for the three-year-olds, as jockey Regan Bayliss expertly timed his sectionals to[...]

Posted on August 26, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Tom Kitten ($11) has returned to the racetrack as a winner after getting the better of Kintyre ($19) in the final strides to claim the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. The son of Harry Angel was given 59kg – which was four kilograms more than any other runner – but[...]

Posted on March 14, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Leading thoroughbred breeding nurseries Windsor Park Stud and Mapperley Stud have joined forces once again to secure the services of regally-bred Group One winner Profondo for stud duties. Raced by Ottavio Galletta, the striking son of champion sire Deep Impact was prepared by Sydney trainer Richard Litt. He burst onto the scene when winning at[...]

Posted on December 22, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Sharp ‘N' Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m). The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained gelding will have an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa on New Year's Day as he builds towards another Australian campaign. “He[...]

Posted on October 27, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson has won the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) once and three times run second, and hopes to bolster that record on Saturday. With the zest of a teenager, the 75-year-old horseman is showing no signs of slowing down as he attempts to add to his Group[...]

Posted on October 18, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News, New Zealand Horse Racing News

New Zealand trainer Graeme Rogerson is setting Sharp ‘N' Smart the task of joining an exclusive four-horse club. Since the inaugural Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) in 1978, only four horses have completed the Spring Champion Stakes-VRC (Victoria) Derby double: Stylish Century (1989), Nothin' Leica Dane (1995), Monaco Consul (2009), and Ace High (2017).[...]

Posted on October 9, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Richard Litt’s $1.9 million colt Profondo gave Irish hoop Robbie Dolan his first career Group 1 victory in Saturday’s Spring Champion Stakes at Royal Randwick.

Posted on October 13, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Expat New Zealand jockey Jason Collett will be looking to figuratively follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Sir Edmund Hillary and summit Everest this weekend. While it won't be 8,848m above sea level, Collett will feel like he is if he takes home a winning share of the rich A$15 million The Everest (1200m)[...]

Posted on October 10, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Jason Collett has celebrated his second Group One win and first in Sydney to take out the Spring Champion Stakes aboard star filly Montefilia.

Posted on October 9, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Injury prevented Danehill Smile from reaching her full potential and trainer Anthony Cummings hopes her son, Street Dancer, can make up for lost opportunities.

Posted on October 8, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

At the start of the year, John O'Shea mapped a path to the Spring Champion Stakes for Lion's Roar and Socrates and both will line up in the Group One feature.

Posted on October 7, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Jason Collett will have his first sit aboard Group One winner Montefilia in a trackwork gallop before he partners her in the Spring Champion Stakes.

Posted on October 7, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trent Busuttin is approaching the Caulfield Guineas with confidence regarding the prospects of Tagaloa, who from barrier three should get the run of the race.

Posted on October 7, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Expat New Zealand trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young came close to winning the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) with Sangster and they are hoping to rectify that loss nearly a decade later. The son of Savabeel was owned by Real Estate mogul Tommy Heptinstall whose colours will be worn in this year's edition[...]

Posted on October 3, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer David Payne will look to back up Montefilia in the Spring Champion Stakes after her thrilling win in the final leg of the Princess Series.

Posted on September 26, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Wild Ruler's new-found maturity was on display at Rosehill when he settled beautifully for James McDonald before racing away with the Heritage Stakes.

Tom Kitten wins Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes

Raf Attack holds on to claim Gloaming Stakes

Tom Kitten returns a winner in Up And Coming Stakes

Profondo to Windsor Park Stud

Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return

Sharp ‘N’ Smart set to add to stable record in Derby

Sharp ‘N’ Smart chasing Spring Champion glory

ROBBIE DOLAN TAKES HIS FIRST GROUP ONE RACE ON TOP OF ‘PROFONDO’

Collett looking to climb lucrative mountain

Montefilia Earns Spring Champion Honours

Champion Goal For Dancer On Way To Derby

O’Shea Pair Vying For Champion Honours

Montefilia Hungry For More Spring Success

Tagaloa Drawn To Box Seat In The Guineas

Trainers seeking redemption in Group 1

Montefilia Upstages Favourites In Flight

Roman Consul Next Stop For Wild Ruler

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