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Flemington · 11.11.23
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Champions Stakes
1stAtishu6yo by Savabeel × PosyA$1,800,000
2ndDuais6yo by Shamus Award × MeerlustA$540,000
3rdYoung Werther6yo by Tavistock × Romantic TimeA$270,000
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Atishu
PurseA$3,000,000
To the winnerA$1,800,000
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 02.01s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11

Stories of this Result

Atishu

Former winner Zaaki (2021 and 2022) was among the beaten runners, finishing fourth. With this win, the horse now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The horse is by Savabeel out of Posy. The winning time was 2m 02.01s.

James McDonald

James McDonald had already won this race aboard Zaaki (2021). With this win, the jockey and trainer Chris Waller combined for 5 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey closed to within 8 wins of leader Ryan Moore.

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Result

11 runners · prize money to 8th place
PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stAtishu6yo mare by Savabeel × PosyJames McDonaldChris WallerA$1,800,000
2ndDuais6yo mare by Shamus Award × MeerlustDamien OliverEdward Cummings1.75A$540,000
3rdYoung Werther6yo gelding by Tavistock × Romantic TimeW J EganDanny O'Brien1.95A$270,000
4thZaaki9yo gelding by Leroidesanimaux × KesaraJamie KahAnnabel Neasham2.05A$135,000
5thBuckaroo5yo gelding by Fastnet Rock × RoherynBlake ShinnJoseph Patrick O'Brien2.15A$75,000
6thHuetor7yo gelding by Archipenko × BriviescaKerrin McEvoyPeter Snowden2.85A$60,000
7thMontefilia6yo mare by Kermadec × Bana WuMichael DeeChris Waller3.25A$60,000
8thWest Wind Blows5yo gelding by Teofilo × West WindJamie SpencerSimon & Ed Crisford3.35A$60,000
9thZeyrek7yo gelding by Sea The Stars × ZerkazaBen MelhamM & W & J Hawkes4.85
10thPinstriped5yo gelding by Street Boss × Snitzel BlitzBen AllenE Jusufovic5.35
103rdProwess4yo mare by Proisir × Donna MarieMark ZahraR James & R Wellwood2.65
Pedigree of the winner
SireSavabeel
DamPosy
DamsireNo Excuse Needed
Connections
JockeyJames McDonald
TrainerChris Waller
OwnerA J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A Howard, A J Cadigan & J B Williams
BreederWaikato Stud

Atishu in 2023

1 other win · 1 place
Trainer / Jockey / Track
Empire Rose Stakes1600 metres · A$1,000,0002ndChris WallerJames McDonald04.11.2023FlemingtonPrize money €111,032Race detailsWatch
Queen of the Turf1600 metres · A$975,0001stChris WallerNash Rawiller08.04.2023RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
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All winners since 2020

YearWinnerTrainer / JockeyOwner / BreederVideo
2022ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × KesaraAnnabel NeashamJamie KahC E Holt, P J Prendergast, P F Guerra, P D Sidwell, Hirecha Racing, T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, D F Degenhardt, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, G P Carmody, Hon. G J Williamson, D P Hickey, M Etinger, Phil's Dream No.3, M Catalano, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & N M WilsonKirsten Rausing
2021ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × KesaraAnnabel NeashamJames McDonaldC E Holt, P J Prendergast, P F Guerra, P D Sidwell, Hirecha Racing, T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, D F Degenhardt, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, G P Carmody, Hon. G J Williamson, D P Hickey, M Etinger, Phil's Dream No.3, M Catalano, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & N M WilsonKirsten Rausing
2020Arcadia QueenPierro × ArcadiaG & A WilliamsLuke CurriePeters Investments Pty LtdBob and Sandra Peters

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