James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Home Affairs (2021). The jockey had come close here before: Wild Ruler was third in 2020. With this win, the jockey closed to within one win of leader Irad Ortiz Jr.
Australia
Flemington · 29.10.22
Watch the raceCoolmore Stud Stakes
2ndC'est Magique3yo by Zoustar × Yau ChinA$360,000
3rdBuenos Noches3yo by Supido × KoiA$180,000
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PurseA$2,000,000
To the winnerA$1,200,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 10.47s
SurfaceTurf · Soft(7)
Conditions3-year-olds
Runners17
Stories of this Result
Godolphin
With this win, Godolphin moved to 22 Group 1 wins this season, 9 wins clear at the top of the owners' table. Next in the table: Coolmore Group (13) and Shadwell Estate Company Ltd (6).
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GIDDYUPHUB · English commentaryResult
17 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thCoolangatta3yo mare by Written Tycoon × Piping HotCraig A WilliamsCiaron Maher & D Eustace3.6A$50,000
12thGrand Impact3yo gelding by Satono Aladdin × Serena SlamMark ZahraMick Price & Michael Kent Jnr5.25
16thGreat Barrier Reef3yo gelding by I Am Invincible × Cosmic EndeavourDamien ThorntonChris Waller14.5
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
In Secret in 2022
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Golden Rose1400 metres · A$975,0002ndJames CummingsJames McDonald24.09.2022RosehillPrize money €117,201Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Home AffairsI Am Invincible × Miss Interiors | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & R McClureTorryburn Stud | ||
| 2020 | September RunExceed And Excel × Pittsburgh Flyer | Chris WallerCraig A Williams | HermitageAlpara Lodge |
History since 2008
Coolmore Stud Stakes15Editions since 2008
0Multiple winners
33%Won by fillies or mares5 of 15 · 5 of the last 15
1:08.59Fastest winning timeHeadway · 2009
Record holders
Most wins since 20081Chris WallerTrainer · 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 20215 wins
2I Am InvincibleSire · 2014, 2021, 20223 wins
3Flying SpurDamsire · 2009, 20212 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Japonisme2015 · Glyn Schofield21.00
2Merchant Navy2017 · Mark Zahra21.00
3Headway2009 · Luke Nolen13.00
4Flying Artie2016 · Hugh Bowman10.00
5Brazen Beau2014 · João Moreira8.00
All 15 winners since 2008
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | In Secret I Am Invincible | James Cummings James McDonald | Godolphin Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia | 3.00 |
| 2021 | Home Affairs I Am Invincible | Chris Waller James McDonald | Coolmore et al. Torryburn Stud | 5.00 |
| 2020 | September Run Exceed And Excel | Chris Waller Craig A Williams | Hermitage Alpara Lodge | 4.00 |
| 2019 | Exceedance Exceed And Excel | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Dwayne Dunn | Vinery Stud, R & C Legh Racing Et Al N Vass | 3.75 |
| 2018 | Sunlight Zoustar | Tony McEvoy Luke Currie | RC Parker, L Fung, IE Mitchell, KL Thompson, RJ SR & JR Fletcher, G1G Racing & Breeding, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Widden Stud Australia | 5.50 |
| 2017 | Merchant Navy Fastnet Rock | Aaron Purcell Mark Zahra | Seymour Bloodstock, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd Et Al Chris Barham | 21.00 |
| 2016 | Flying Artie Artie Schiller | Mick Price Hugh Bowman | Newgate S F, China Horse Club Et Al J Shannon | 10.00 |
| 2015 | Japonisme Choisir | Chris Waller Glyn Schofield | Ingham Racing Ingham Racing | 21.00 |
| 2014 | Brazen Beau I Am Invincible | Chris Waller João Moreira | Darley Stud BM Howlett | 8.00 |
| 2013 | Zoustar Northern Meteor | Chris Waller Jim Cassidy | Widden Stud Pty Ltd, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd & Merrow Racing Racetree | 2.00 |
| 2012 | Nechita Fastnet Rock | John P Thompson Christian Reith | Patinack Farm Racing Syndicate J Abrahams & Judy Somers | 5.00 |
| 2011 | Sepoy Elusive Quality | Peter Snowden Kerrin McEvoy | Sheikh Mohammed Darley | 1.31 |
| 2010 | Star Witness Starcraft | Danny O'Brien Luke Nolen | Widden Stud Alma Vale Bloodstock Pty Ltd | 5.00 |
| 2009 | Headway Charge Forward | Peter G Moody Luke Nolen | Makybe Racing & Breeding Syndicate Ramsey Pastoral Co Pty Ltd | 13.00 |
| 2008 | Northern Meteor Encosta De Lago | Gai Waterhouse Hugh Bowman | Gooree Pastoral Stud Syndicate Gooree Park Stud Pty Ltd | 2.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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