16 March 2026
Caulfield return suits Jimmysstar
Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) would most likely still have launched his campaign in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (2000m) had it been at its home track, Moonee Valley, but the Ciaron Maher stable are not complaining about its home for this year.
The A$1 million sprint will be run at Caulfield this Saturday with The Valley out of action while under renovation.
Jimmysstar has had six starts at Caulfield for five wins, including the Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) and Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m).
The six-year-old has won two trials in preparation for his return and Maher's assistant trainer Jack Turnbull is excited about unleashing him this weekend.
"The William Reid is here at Caulfield, which is his favourite track," Turnbull said.
"He's had a faultless prep and his trials are obviously there to be seen.
"It would be nice to think he's come back better – he doesn't need to – but he tries, he's very competitive and he's clearly a very good horse."
The William Reid Stakes will be Jimmysstar's first start since banking a third career Group One win in the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) and while he has claims on recognition as Australia's premier 1400m horse, Turnbull said 1200m at weight-for-age was the perfect fresh set-up.
"He won the Oakleigh Plate here, but that was as a younger horse and he had no weight," he said.
"Now as a mature horse, effectively he is a 'seven furlong' (1400m) horse, but he's so brilliant and fresh over six (furlongs) he can really rip."
Jimmysstar is one of 15 entries for the William Reid Stakes and two for Maher, who will also be represented by Benedetta (Hellbent).
The Maher pair are among 10 Group One winners entered for the William Reid Stakes. -RAS NewsWire
Weight to determine Galaxy jockey for Jedibeel
Brad Widdup has two riders on standby to partner Jedibeel (NZ) (Savabeel) in this Saturday's Gr.1 The Galaxy (1100m) depending on what weight the sprinter is allotted.
Handicaps for the 1100 metre feature at Rosehill will be released on Tuesday and once Widdup knows what impost Jedibeel will carry, he will lock in a jockey.
"Depending on the weight, we've got Tommy (Berry) booked, or Alysha (Collett), so we've got two bites at the cherry there with jockeys," Widdup said.
"Hopefully he can draw a gate, and we'll go from there."
Jedibeel is among 25 entries for the A$1 million The Galaxy with star grey Briasa (Smart Missile), Gr.2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) winner Generosity (Divine Prophet), Beadman (Snitzel) and Grafterburners (Graff) among his potential rivals.
Jedibeel tackles The Galaxy second-up after finishing fourth from a wide draw in the Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 21.
He was also among nominations for Saturday's Gr.3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill, but Widdup opted to keep his powder dry and steer towards the major.
"I 'ummed and ahhed' about running (in the Maurice McCarten), but I thought, we're going to get into the Galaxy with an OK weight," he said.
"I had a good think about it, and we don't have to run him all the time. We just have to pick the right races."
Jedibeel finished ninth to Private Harry (Harry Angel) in The Galaxy 12 months ago when he drew an outside gate and got back in a leader dominated race.
His best result since then has been a photo finish second behind Libertad (Russian Revolution) in the Gr.2 Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm in May, but he is an eight-time winner and is proven over the Rosehill 1100-metre circuit.
Jedibeel was bred by Waikato Stud and is out of their unraced O’Reilly mare Starry, they offered Jedibeel during the National Weanling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus in 2020, where he was bought for $35,000 by Dengaroka Lodge in New South Wales.
Jedibeel was later purchased by Widdup as a yearling for $190,000 at the Sydney Classic Sale after fielding a phone call from Sydney businessman Mike Gregg.
Gregg races Jedibeel in the bumble bee colours of his Sydney University of NSW cricket club, along with his grandson Locky Sheridan. -RAS Newswire
Group One history beckons for James McDonald
James McDonald once again takes Australian racing’s centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday with the world’s No. 1 rider seemingly destined to establishing a new record for career Group One winners.
If McDonald can claim two Group One wins from the five on the Rosehill program this Saturday, he will not only overtake Damien Oliver as the most successful Group One rider in Australian racing history, he will also register his 100th Group One win in Australia.
Currently, McDonald has 98 Australian Group One wins, 16 in Hong Kong, 11 in New Zealand and one each in Japan, the UK and the UAE.
Group One wins are hard to come by (certainly for most jockeys) but McDonald looks set for at least one such victory this Saturday as he rides the unbeaten Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes’ (1500m) $1.24 favourite Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun).
Also destined to start at a short quote is his Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) mount Aeliana (NZ) (Castelvecchio), who is currently rated a $1.80 chance of scoring her first G1 weight-for-age win.
J-MAC’S GROUP ONE RIDES AT ROSEHILL THIS SATURDAY
Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) – AUTUMN GLOW ($1.24 fav)
Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) – AELIANA ($1.80 fav)
Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) – AUTUMN BOY (The Autumn Sun) ($3)
Gr.1 Galaxy (1100m) – GENEROSITY (Divine Prophet) ($7)
Gr.1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) – No firm booking. Likely to be one of Chris Waller’s trio of Campione D’Italia (Snitzel), Fireball (Snitzel) or Hidrix (Extreme Choice).
McDonald moved to 126 wins earlier this month with a Group One double of Autumn Glow in the Gr.1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) before 24 hours later claiming another Hong Kong feature aboard Romantic Warrior (Gr.1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m)).
He then won the Gr.1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) aboard Joliestar (Zoustar) before claiming yet another Group One aboard Lazzura (Snitzel) in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Coolmore Classic (1500m). Over the past two Saturdays, he has ridden an extraordinary 10 winners in Sydney.
Following his win on Lazurra, McDonald told Channel 7 that the prospect of the record was not weighing on his mind.
“It hasn’t really come into my calculations,” he said. “If I get there, I get there.
“It’s a funny feeling as Ollie (Oliver) is so great and I don’t feel like I should be in that echelon just yet.”
Oliver, however, told Racing.com’s The Verdict program on Sunday that the speed at which McDonald has chased down his record underlines his greatness.
“To get that record at 34 – I was 51 I think when I did it – so it just shows you how quickly he’s done it,” Oliver said.
“I am sure it’s in the back of his mind but if you start thinking about that you are not actually thinking about what is in front of you and that is winning these big races.
“When I was doing it, it was not something I was setting out after either. You just want to be competing in those big races and winning those big races and that’s more what you are concentrating on what’s right ahead of you rather than what’s going to be the end result.” - Racing.com
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NZ Stallion Awards
The Centaine Award
Sire whose NZ-conceived progeny have the highest earnings worldwide.
The Dewar Stallion Trophy
Sire whose progeny have the highest combined earnings in Australia and New Zealand.
The Grosvenor Award
Leading Sires by earnings in New Zealand.
NZ-bred Winners
GOLDEN BRILLIANT (NZ) 2021 by Sweynesse (AUS) out of Zaperb by Volksraad (GB); Breeder: Mrs C A & C C Chamberlain; Central; NZ; Race: HKJC Hatton H. 1650m.; Sale: 2023 Ready to Run Sale V: Pertab Racing $140000 P: GJ & MA Old
TEAM TEAM FOLKS (NZ) 2021 by Super Seth (AUS) out of Savodara by Savabeel (AUS); Breeder: Waikato Stud Ltd; Waikato; NZ; Race: HKJC Breezy H. 1200m.; Sale: 2023 National Yearling Sale - Book1 V: Waikato Stud Ltd $120000 P: C Fairman; 2023 Ready to Run Sale V: Ohukia Lodge Ltd $310000 P: Morgan Carter B/stock
HEAVENLY WARRIOR (MY) Figopumpkin (NZ) 2021 by Ribchester (IRE) out of Qiji Sunlight by Medaglia D’Oro (USA); Breeder: Haunui Bloodstock Ltd; Auckland; NZ; Race: Perak TC Maiden 1400
ICE AGE (NZ) 2022 by Eminent (IRE) out of Only If by Iffraaj (GB); Breeder: Bloomsbury Stud; Waikato; NZ; Race: Perak TC Class 5B H. 1600
SNOW STORM (NZ) 2016 by Mossman (AUS) out of Royal Dominance by Shinko King (IRE); Breeder: Raffles Dancers (NZ) Pty Ltd; Waikato; NZ; Race: Perak TC Class 4A H. 1600
MICHIKAWA (NZ) 2017 by Proisir (AUS) out of Lavalliere (AUS) by Medaglia D’Oro (USA); Breeder: W E Jeffries; Bay Of Plenty; NZ; Race: Perak TC Class 5A H. 1600; Sale: 2019 Ready To Run Sale V: Kiltannon Stables Ltd $26000 P: Mr HY Cheng
XENA (NZ) 2016 by Proisir (AUS) out of Lady Illicit by Sir Percy (GB); Breeder: Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd; Waikato; NZ; Race: Perak TC Class 4A H. 1200; Sale: 2018 National Yearling Sale – Book 3 V: Rich Hill Stud $5500 P: Ms T Donaldson; 2018 Ready To Run Sale V: Summerveld Racing $30000 P: Mr TA Goh
GO GO GO (NZ) 2019 by Charm Spirit (IRE) out of Guessed (AUS) by Snippetson (AUS); Breeder: Llanhennock Trust; Waikato; NZ; Race: HKJC Sa Po H. 1650m.; Sale: 2021 National Yearling Sale - Book 1 V: Wentwood Grange $30000 P: SJ McKee
CALL ME SPARKLE (NZ) 2022 by Derryn (AUS) out of Secret Spirit by Swiss Ace (AUS); Breeder: J D Corcoran; Central; NZ; Race: HKJC Nga Tsin Wai H. 1200m.; Sale: 2024 National Yearling Sale - Book 1 V: Grangewilliam Stud $95000 P: Regal Farm Partnership
NEZHA (HK) Chisora (NZ) 2021 by Belardo (IRE) out of Colleraine by Sakhee's Secret (GB); Breeder: Transtasman Breeders Pty Ltd; Auckland; NZ; Race: HKJC Nam Kok H. 1650m.; Sale: 2023 National Yearling Sale - Book2 V: Haunui Farm $10000 P: Derrick Ng; 2023 Ready to Run Sale V: BMD Bloodstock Ltd $40000 P: Inspire Racing
FIT FOR BEAUTY (NZ) 2021 by Vanbrugh (AUS) out of High Tail It by High Chaparral (IRE); Breeder: Windsor Park Stud Ltd; Waikato; NZ; Race: HKJC Carpenter H. 1400m.; Sale: 2023 National Yearling Sale - Book2 V: Windsor Park Stud $130000 P: John Foote B/stock
IMPERIAL GENIE (MY) Charminton (NZ) 2018 by Charm Spirit (IRE) out of Sarzana by High Chaparral (IRE); Breeder: D A Murtagh; NZ; Race: Selangor TC Class 5A H. 1150; Sale: 2020 National Yearling Sale – Book 1 V: Windsor Park Stud $65000 P: HBL Racing
STORM TITAN (MY) Sundance Kid (NZ) 2021 by Ace High (AUS) out of Mostly by Strategic Image (AUS); Breeder: Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd; Waikato; NZ; Race: Selangor TC Class 4A H. 1100; Sale: 2022 National Weanling Sale V: Rich Hill Stud $15000 P: Pertab Bloodstock
GOLD MEDAL ROSE (NZ) 2021 by Wrote (IRE) out of Brookbars by Bullbars (AUS); Breeder :Gillovic Bloodstock; Waikato; NZ; Race: Selangor TC Class 3 H. 1100; Sale: 2023 National Yearling Sale – Book 2 V: Highview $30000 P: Mr KF Tay
FRENETIC (MY) Prioritize (NZ) 2018 by Proisir (AUS) out of Sororia by Iffraaj (GB); Breeder: R W E Moore; Auckland; NZ; Race: Selangor TC Class 5A H. 1400; Sale: 2020 National Yearling Sale - Book 2 V: Haunui Farm $40000 P: S Jumaat
THE WILD CHIEF (MY) Nature Chief (NZ) 2019 by Time Test (GB) out of Deb by Darci Brahma; Breeder: E P Lowry; Waikato; NZ; Race: Selangor TC Class 5B H. 1400
Global NZ-bred winners
2026-03-07 / 2026-03-14
AUSTRALIA
Ace High : Miss Shu (NZ) (Devil Miss by Dane Shadow) 2020;
12 Mar 2026, 1st Cairns JC TLG Haulage H. 1400m
Ace High : Trump Card (NZ) (May Rain by Written Tycoon) 2020;
14 Mar 2026, 1st Ipswich TC Congratulations Jake + Shakira H. 1666m
Sold by Kiltannon Stables Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $45000
Sold by Rich Hill Stud at National Weanling Sale for $36000
Almanzor : Pappa Blue (NZ) (Miss Selby by O'Reilly) 2022;
13 Mar 2026, 1st Illawarra TC Yalumba Family Winemakers H. 1400m
Sold by KB Bloodstock at Ready to Run Sale for $320000
Charm Spirit : Charmed Run (NZ) (Schooner Bay by Falkirk) 2019;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Echuca RC Bet365 H. 1200m
Circus Maximus : Paltrow Miss (NZ) (Tantalising by Savabeel) 2022;
11 Mar 2026, 1st MRC Ive H. 1400m
Contributer : Spread the Love (NZ) (Sexy Pins by Pins) 2022;
12 Mar 2026, 1st Murrumbidgee TC Thank You Life Members H. 1400m
Sold by Prima Park at Ready to Run Sale for $30000
Contributer : Fire Tribe (NZ) (Stellafire by Testa Rossa) 2020;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Echuca RC Worklocker H. 1400m
Deep Field : Divine Secrets (NZ) (Orphea by Fastnet Rock) 2022;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Canberra RC Sky Racing P. 1300m
El Roca : Danxia (NZ) (Cashenti by Conatus) 2021;
09 Mar 2026, 1st Coff's Harbour RC Moonee Beach Hotel H. 1212m
Sold by Westbury Stud at Ready to Run Sale for $80000
El Roca : Off His Roca (NZ) (White Nymph by Sir Percy) 2019;
09 Mar 2026, 1st Warrnambool RC Standing Talll H. 2350m
Ghibellines : Campaldino (NZ) (Zuzana by Shocking) 2020;
07 Mar 2026, 1st ATC Randwick City S. L 2000m
Iffraaj : Bellsprout (NZ) (Pipi Beel by Savabeel) 2018;
09 Mar 2026, 1st Devonport RC Horse Transport H. 1650m
Sold by Monovale Farm at National Yearling Sale for $60000
Mongolian Khan : Khant Bee (NZ) (Runny Honey by High Chaparral) 2020;
10 Mar 2026, 1st Ballarat TC Hygain Edge H. 2000m
Sold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $75000
Ocean Park : Kureder (NZ) (Charmeuse by O'Reilly) 2019;
07 Mar 2026, 1st BRC Moreton Hire H. 2412m
Sold by Valachi Downs at National Yearling Sale for $380000
Ocean Park : Cavallo Park (NZ) (Strada Cavallo by Alamosa) 2022;
07 Mar 2026, 1st Hawkesbury RC Steven Gale Excavations H. 1100m
Sold by Curraghmore at Ready to Run Sale for $210000
Ocean Park : Arcadia Park (NZ) (Arcadia Dream by Domesday) 2021;
07 Mar 2026, 1st Bunbury TC Bunbury Cup L 2000m
Ocean Park : Queue Jumper (NZ) (Jacquetta by Keeper) 2021;
14 Mar 2026, 1st Berrigan DRC IGA H. 1200m
Sold by Trelawney Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $200000
Per Incanto : Castillian (NZ) (Anaween by More Than Ready) 2019;
14 Mar 2026, 1st GCTC Corpsure Insurance Broking P. 1400m
Per Incanto : Mighty Feat (NZ) (On Yer Feet by Snitzel) 2016;
14 Mar 2026, 1st Berrigan DRC RSM Accountants H. 1100m
Per Incanto : Lawborough (NZ) (Highly Valued by High Chaparral) 2022;
13 Mar 2026, 1st MVRC Lawn Rules H. 1200m
Sold by Beaufort Downs Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $250000
Redwood : Weona Redwood (NZ) (Keep Eve by Keeper) 2021;
13 Mar 2026, 1st SCTC Haymes Paint H. 1600m
Reliable Man : Princess Painton (NZ) (Lady Painton by Tavistock) 2021;
10 Mar 2026, 1st Ballarat TC Haymarket Maiden P. 2000m
Satono Aladdin : Satono Glow (NZ) (Electrode by Pins) 2023;
11 Mar 2026, 1st ATC Myplates Maiden 2YO H. 1000m
Sold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $260000
Savabeel : Shadow Hawk (NZ) (Bird by Danasinga) 2018;
11 Mar 2026, 1st Balaklava RC Agfert H. 2200m
Sold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $80000
Savabeel : Savorski (NZ) (Swarovski by Pins) 2019;
11 Mar 2026, 1st WATC Morley Growers Market H. 2200m
Savabeel : Khor (NZ) (Coulee by Gallant Guru) 2019;
07 Mar 2026, 1st Edenhope RC Edenhope Cup 2000m
Savabeel : Anything But (NZ) (But Beautiful by Pivotal) 2015;
07 Mar 2026, 1st Omeo DRC Hinnomunjie Cup 2100m
Saxon Warrior : Samurai (NZ) (Trail Blazer by Roc de Cambes) 2020;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Canberra RC Polytrack H. 1600m
So You Think : Iliad (NZ) (Navagio by Zacinto) 2019;
13 Mar 2026, 1st Mount Gambier RC Happy Birthday Anne Gaffney H. 1312m
Sold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $75000
St Mark's Basilica : Apostle (NZ) (Bronte Lass by Stravinsky) 2023;
07 Mar 2026, 1st BRC Sky Racing 2YO H. 1300m
Sold by Hallmark Stud at National Yearling Sale for $220000
Sold by Curraghmore at National Weanling Sale for $72500
Super Seth : Sethacchio (NZ) (Pennacchio by Align) 2022;
07 Mar 2026, 1st Edenhope RC James & Bruce Greenhill H. 1450m
Sold by Curraghmore at National Yearling Sale for $95000
Super Seth : Dirty Look (NZ) (Pearly Whites by Sharkbite) 2022;
11 Mar 2026, 1st MRC Up & Coming Stars Series Maiden P. 1300m
Sweet Orange : Stylish Secret (NZ) (Scarlet's Secret by Savabeel) 2021;
14 Mar 2026, 1st MRC DCE H. 2000m
Telperion : My Proclama (NZ) (Promosso by Postponed) 2020;
13 Mar 2026, 1st Illawarra TC Henry Clive Bar Maiden P. 1200m
Tivaci : Feminino (NZ) (Magazine by Savabeel) 2022;
13 Mar 2026, 1st Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Classic Gr.3 1600m
Tivaci : Lupine (NZ) (Sheezababe by Zabeel) 2020;
10 Mar 2026, 1st Warwick TC Gillott Constructions H. 1500mSold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $220000
Tivaci : American Wolf (NZ) (Zelitist by Zabeel) 2021;09 Mar 2026, 1st SAJC Adelaide Cup Gr.2 3200mSold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $110000
Turn Me Loose : Our Turn Now (NZ) (O'Me O'My by O'Reilly) 2020;
13 Mar 2026, 1st SCTC Whatever it Takes H. 1800mSold by Curraghmore at National Yearling Sale for $20000
Vadamos : King Edward (NZ) (The White Queen by Cape Blanco) 2020;10 Mar 2026, 1st Goulburn DRC Divalls Earthmoving H. 2140mSold by Westend Partnership at National Weanling Sale for $38000
War Decree : Olympiad (NZ) (Olympia by Zacinto) 2022;13 Mar 2026, 1st Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Hygain Maiden P. 1862m
HONG KONG
Charm Spirit : Magnifique (NZ) (Oh Dee Jay by O'Reilly) 2021;08 Mar 2026, 1st HKJC Cornwall H. 1200m
Sold by Riverrock Farm at Ready to Run Sale for $250000
Super Seth : Team Team Folks (NZ) (Savodara by Savabeel) 2021;
11 Mar 2026, 1st HKJC Breezy H. 1200m
Sold by Ohukia Lodge Ltd at Ready to Run Sale for $310000
Sold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $120000
Sweynesse : Golden Brilliant (NZ) (Zaperb by Volksraad) 2021;
11 Mar 2026, 1st HKJC Hatton H. 1650m
Sold by Pertab Racing at Ready to Run Sale for $140000
Wrote : Fast Network (NZ) (Alberta by Magic Albert) 2020;
08 Mar 2026, 1st HKJC Essex H. 1200m
Sold by Highview at National Yearling Sale for $30000
MALAYSIA
Ardrossan : Top Chilli (NZ) (Indecisive by Pins) 2020;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Selangor TC Gunung Ledang National Park S. 1150m
Sold by Milan Park at National Yearling Sale for $62000
Nicconi : Joyee Go (NZ) (Hoopla by Hinchinbrook) 2021;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Selangor TC Kota Tinggi Firefly Park S. 1275m
Sold by Riversley Park Ltd at Ready to Run Sale for $25000
Sold by Cambridge Stud at National Weanling Sale for $20000
Per Incanto : Billy Elliot (NZ) (Dancing Mistress by Masterclass) 2016;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Selangor TC Refreshing Hiking Pulai Hill S. 1020m
Sold by Ripple Creek at South Island Yearling & Mixed Sale for $16000
The Bold One : Max the Brave - Free and Happy (Sing.) (NZ) (Coimbra by Mossman) 2017;
08 Mar 2026, 1st Selangor TC Golden Sand Desaru Beach S. 1600m
Sold by Grangewilliam Stud at National Yearling Sale for $28000
