The 2025 Spring Carnival delivered another memorable campaign for the stable, headlined by the superb and ever-consistent Magic Time.
Magic Time – Our Star Continues to Shine
Magic Time returned from a break in brilliant fashion, taking out the Group 3 Cockram Stakes at Caulfield with authority. She then finished a gallant 3rd in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley before travelling to Sydney to contest the Everest, where an unfavourable wide draw and a luckless run proved costly. Back in Victoria for the Final Day of the Carnival, she produced one of the performances of the Spring—leading the Group 1 VRC Sprint everywhere but the final stride to finish a narrow second behind Giga Kick. Incredibly, from 24 career starts, Magic Time has raced outside Group or Listed company only once—when winning her maiden at Pakenham. Her outstanding record now stands at 8 wins, 3 seconds and 4 thirds, with earnings exceeding $4.5 million.
We eagerly look forward to seeing her return in 2026… and who knows—Royal Ascot may be on the horizon.
Carnival Highlights
Miraval Rose
Produced a highly consistent campaign. After placing third in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes, she won impressively at Caulfield before delivering a thrilling victory in the Group 2 Blazer Stakes at Flemington. She followed up with fourth placings in both the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes and Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes, showcasing her reliability at the top level.
Splash Back
After running second in the Listed Leon McDonald Stakes at Morphettville, she bounced back strongly to claim the Group 2 Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley. She then added another black-type placing with her second in the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes.
King Zephyr
Continued his impressive rise, winning at Sandown before finishing second in the Listed Weekend Hustler Stakes at Caulfield. His record now sits at 10 starts for 6 wins, a second and two thirds, marking him as one of the stable’s most reliable performers.
Niance
Added valuable black type to her résumé with her third placing in the Group 2 Schillaci Stakes before a minor setback curtailed her campaign.
She’s A Hustler
Enjoyed a breakout Spring. She opened with a win at Flemington before securing the Group 3 Tesio Stakes at Moonee Valley. She followed with a strong second in the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes and ended her preparation with a career-best victory in the Group 2 Sandown Classic. Her record stands at a remarkable 7 wins and 4 seconds from 11 starts.
Ruska Roma
Stepped into Stakes grade in style with her win in the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes at Caulfield, contributing to a Stakes double for the stable on the day. Other Notable Performers
De Bergerac scored at Flemington and later finished second in the Listed Fisher Stakes.
Wings Of Desire, the three-quarter sister to Winx, impressed with a strong win at Caulfield.
Spring Carnival Summary
Group 1: 1 second, 1 third
Group 2 & 3: 4 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third
Listed: 1 win, 3 seconds, 2 thirds
It was an excellent Spring Carnival for the stable, even without claiming a Group 1 victory. Magic Time’s Group 1 placings and the depth of performances across the team underline the strength and quality within the stable.
Looking Ahead
We now look forward to December racing and an exciting start to 2026. Several of our feature horses will return, including multiple Stakes winners Maharba and Cilacap. So Glamorous and Samangu will also be aimed toward Stakes races. With 20 newly added boxes and a dedicated team behind us, the stable is well positioned for another successful year.
Thank you to our owners, supporters, and followers for your continued faith in our program. We look forward to sharing many more successes with you in 2026.