Cosmic Crusader
After the Turnbull Stakes, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Cosmic Crusader. He is a homebred, raced by Peters Investments Pty Ltd, who also bred him. The win was worth €2,467,400 to the winner.
Australia
Flemington · 24.10.26
Watch the racePurse€3,756,600
Distance2040 metres
Winning time2m 03.30s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Cosmic Crusader
Watch the race
Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
10thBlind Raise3yo gelding by Ace High × Away CruisingJamie MelhamTrent Busuttin & Natalie Young12.3
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 24.10.26Cosmic Crusader
MauriceSire
Cosmic StormDamby Street Sense
DamCosmic Storm
Cosmic Crusader is out of Cosmic Storm (Street Sense), a Group winner in Australia.
Second damStormy Nova
Second dam Stormy Nova (Metal Storm).
Third damPro Challenge
Third dam Pro Challenge (Protos).
Connections
Cosmic Crusader in 2026
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Turnbull Stakes2000 metres · €466,9001stAndrea LeekWilliam Pike03.10.2026FlemingtonPrize money €277,580Race detailsWatch
Underwood Stakes1800 metres · €619,9002ndAndrea LeekWilliam Pike19.09.2026CaulfieldPrize money €111,032Race detailsWatch
Memsie Stakes1400 metres · €462,6003rdAndrea LeekWilliam Pike29.08.2026CaulfieldPrize money €41,637Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Via SistinaFastnet Rock × Nigh | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long InvestmentsLaundry Cottage Stud Farm | ||
| 2024 | Via SistinaFastnet Rock × Nigh | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long InvestmentsLaundry Cottage Stud Farm | ||
| 2023 | Romantic WarriorAcclamation × Folk Melody | Danny ShumJames McDonald | Peter Lau Pak FaiCorduff Stud & T. J. Rooney | ||
| 2022 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | State Of RestStarspangledbanner × Repose | Joseph Patrick O'BrienJohn Allen | State Of Rest PartnershipTinnakill Bloodstock Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Sir DragonetCamelot × Sparrow | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceGlen Boss | A Kheir, P Mehrten, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, Two Hooves, V Kheir, Carty Racing, Mad K Racing, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, B F Sokolski, S A Lewin, R E Wilson, N A Greenhalgh, C H Madden, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, D F Degenhardt, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A J Willoughby & B D NettlefoldOrpendale, Wynatt & Chelston |
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