Group racing returns to Rosehill, read on to see our horse racing best bets!
The meeting at Rosehill in New South Wales on Saturday February 1st 2025 consists of 10 races, with a total prize purse of $1.8M.
With 3 group level races on the racecard, this is a prestigious meeting. The feature race of the day is the $250k Schweppes Southern Cross Stakes over 1200m.
Top Trainers at Rosehill – last 60 days
| Trainer | Starts | Won | Placed | Prize |
| C Waller | 20 | 4 | 12 | 556k |
| N Doyle | 5 | 3 | 4 | 264k |
| Waterhouse & Bott | 8 | 2 | 3 | 222k |
| K J Parker | 6 | 1 | 2 | 88k |
| J Coyle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 86k |
| Hawkes | 4 | 1 | 2 | 109k |
| J Cummings | 2 | 1 | 2 | 112k |
| B Widdup | 1 | 1 | 1 | 83k |
| D Payne | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55k |
| B Baker | 9 | 1 | 5 | 176k |
| P Snowden | 1 | 1 | 1 | 83k |
| K Dryden | 2 | 1 | 1 | 61k |
| B J Dodson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55k |
| M Freedman | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11k |
| Attards | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4k |
Race 1 – 12:30PM TAB HIGHWAY PLATE (1500M)
9. Tapa Kick (3)
Trainer:P.Messara & L.Gavranich – Jockey:Z.T.Lloyd – Weight: 57.5kg
Messara clan doesn’t come down for fresh air. Paul has had 2 winners from 8 runners in the last month. They have an ultra-consistent performer who rarely misses the placings. Carried a hefty weight first-up and still delivered a strong run. Strips fitter and looks even better suited here.
Race 2 – 1:05PM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1350M)
9. Pocketing (10)
Trainer:R. & W.Freedman – Jockey:Z.T.Lloyd – Weight: 54kg
Freeman’s running at 20% winners in the last month and this arguably their best. He’s an exciting prospect with plenty of upside. Resumes fresh and drops back in trip—this may be a necessary tune-up, but his recent trial was outstanding. Should be winning.
Race 5 – 2:50PM ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP (1200M)
6. Polyglot (12)
Trainer:J.A.Cummings – Jockey:J.B.McDonald – Weight: 56.5kg
The only thing that is putting this in the black odds range is the draw. But this looks like JMac’s best ride for the day. After the ultimate gear change, he was well-backed and dominant when resuming, never looking threatened. Faces a dry track for the first time, but if he handles it, he’ll be tough to beat.
Race 6 – 3:25PM RANVET HANDICAP (2000M)
5. Kapakiri (3)
Trainer:C.J.Waller – Jockey:J.B.McDonald – Weight: 59kg
Killer trainer/jockey combo… Far from disgraced when beaten 8¾ lengths in a tough 2400m contest at Rosehill. Returned from a break with a strong closing second over 1500m, showing plenty of late strength. Fitter now and ready to fire.
Race 7 – 4:00PM CAPTIVANT @ KIA ORA HANDICAP (1350M)
6. Infatuation (3)
Trainer:B.Baker – Jockey:J.Parr – Weight: 58.5kg
Bjorn can’t do much wrong and Josh Parr when riding for him, grows a leg. Began awkwardly but still found the line well when runner-up at the Sunshine Coast, with no post-race abnormalities. Backed that up with a solid effort in a competitive Gold Coast field. Consistent and well-placed to strike.
Race 8 – 4:35PM SCHWEPPES SOUTHERN CROSS STAKES (1200M)
9. Accredited (5)
Trainer:J.J.W.Pride – Jockey:J.Ford – Weight: 53kg
Joe Pride running at 8/29 in last 30 days, so this looks very promising. Horse held on bravely to win despite a protest last start, showing grit under pressure. Followed up with a dominant four-length victory, asserting clear superiority. In top form and hard to knock.
Race 9 – 5:15PM INGLIS CLASSIC YEARLING SALE 9-11 FEB HANDICAP (1200M)
14. Spring Lee (4)
Trainer:B.Baker – Jockey:K.McEvoy – Weight: 54kg
Another Baker very good chance… Raced keenly but still proved too strong when scoring a narrow win at Randwick. Resumed with a solid third, closing well on a soft track. Fitter now and right in the mix.
Race 10 – 5:55PM TAB HANDICAP (1500M)
13. Space Age (IRE) (6)
Trainer:C.Maher – Jockey:K.McEvoy – Weight: 57kg
Ciaron not running great in NSW last 60 days, but this looks like a good one. Not too keen on the raging favourite here… Raced keenly and faded late over the mile last prep. First-up effort was sound in a small but competitive field, sticking on despite the margin. Strips fitter and can improve sharply.
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