James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Nature Strip (2021). The jockey had come close here before: In Secret was third in 2023. With this win, the jockey closed to within two wins of leader Ryan Moore.
Australia
Flemington · 09.11.24
Watch the racePurseA$3,000,000
To the winnerA$1,800,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 09.25s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
Horse Racing NZ · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stSunshine In Paris5yo mare by Invader × ZenaidaJames McDonaldAnnabel Neasham & Rob ArchibaldA$1,800,000
6thBaraqiel6yo gelding by Snitzel × Angel of MercyBen AllenLeon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin2.22A$60,000
10thLady Laguna5yo mare by Overshare × Catalina de LagoNash RawillerAnnabel Neasham & Rob Archibald3.97
12thI Am Unstoppable4yo colt by I Am Invincible × Satin SlipperDylan Browne McMonagleCiaron Maher8.97
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Sunshine In Paris in 2024
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
The Galaxy1100 metres · A$975,0002ndAnnabel NeashamJason Collett23.03.2024RosehillPrize money €117,201Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ImperatrizI Am Invincible × Berimbau | Mark WalkerOpie Bosson | Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing PartnershipRaffles Dancers (N Z) Pty Ltd | ||
| 2022 | Roch 'n' HorsePer Incanto × Rochfort | Mike MoroneyJamie Mott | A S Williams, Mrs C Williams, A Cassin, G McLeod, G Pickering, R Wilson, M Smith, G Sharman, W Parkinson & P CollettLittle Avondale Trust | ||
| 2021 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | ||
| 2020 | BivouacExceed And Excel × Dazzler | James CummingsGlen Boss | GodolphinGodolphin |
History since 2004
Champions Sprint21Editions since 2004
2Multiple winnersBlack Caviar, Nature Strip
33%Won by fillies or mares7 of 21 · 7 of the last 20
1:07.96Fastest winning timeBlack Caviar · 2010
Record holders
Most wins since 20041James McDonaldJockey · 2015, 2019, 2021, 20244 wins
2Chris WallerTrainer · 2015, 2019, 20213 wins
3Desert SunDamsire · 2010, 2011, 2019, 20214 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Black Caviar2010, 20112 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners2Swick2008 · Michael Rodd16.00
3Dance Hero2006 · Chris Munce15.00
4Delectation2015 · James McDonald13.00
5Buffering2013 · Damian Browne11.00
All 21 winners since 2004
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sunshine In Paris Invader | Annabel Neasham James McDonald | Fairway Thoroughbreds Aquis Farm | 5.00 |
| 2023 | Imperatriz I Am Invincible | Mark Walker Opie Bosson | Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership Raffles Dancers (N Z) Pty Ltd | 2.11 |
| 2022 | Roch 'n' Horse Per Incanto | Michael Moroney J Mott | A S Williams, Mrs C Williams Et Al Little Avondale Trust | 21.00 |
| 2021 | Nature Strip Nicconi | Chris Waller James McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et Al Golden Grove Stud Farm | 1.29 |
| 2020 | Bivouac Exceed And Excel | James Cummings Glen Boss | Godolphin Godolphin | 3.25 |
| 2019 | Nature Strip Nicconi | Chris Waller James McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et Al Golden Grove Stud Farm | 3.50 |
| 2018 | Santa Ana Lane Lope De Vega | Anthony Freedman Mark Zahra | William St Patinack Farm | 10.00 |
| 2017 | Redzel Snitzel | Peter & Paul Snowden Kerrin McEvoy | Triple Crown Syndications, Ten Players, J N Allen, Walfam No 2, P Piras, V P Chau, T W Cheng, M R Waddington, A Gibson, A Kuok, J W Medland, T Kocovski, P Di Marco, L Halloran, M E Hardwick, B D Playford, D D Yates, A Savage LJ Fleming | 4.00 |
| 2016 | Malaguerra Magnus | Peter Gelagotis Ben Melham | B C Micalizzi Sandown Lodge Pty Ltd | 9.00 |
| 2015 | Delectation Shamardal | Chris Waller James McDonald | C C Lai G J Perry | 13.00 |
| 2014 | Terravista Captain Rio | Joseph Pride Hugh Bowman | N B Couper, A J Rix Et Al M Ryan | 10.00 |
| 2013 | Buffering Mossman | Robert Heathcote Damian Browne | V Heathcote, S Krslovic, C Moore, R Ciobo, D Merola, C Lord, Crafty Racing Synd, Aspariamo Racing Synd & B Harry Racetree | 11.00 |
| 2012 | Mental Lonhro | Peter Snowden Kerrin McEvoy | Sheikh Mohammed Darley | 7.00 |
| 2011 | Black Caviar Bel Esprit | Peter G Moody Luke Nolen | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. Taylor R. Jamieson, Vic | 1.05 |
| 2010 | Black Caviar Bel Esprit | Peter G Moody Ben Melham | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. Taylor R. Jamieson, Vic | 2.00 |
| 2009 | All Silent Belong To Me | Grahame Begg Nicholas Hall | Neville Begg OAM & Partners A V Vasili | 4.00 |
| 2008 | Swick O'Reilly | Bart Cummings Michael Rodd | P J Beswick, L A Smith et al G J Chittick | 16.00 |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti Ihtiram | Lee Freedman Craig Newitt | Sean Buckley & D.B. Mueller & Ms G Guenzi K. Beauglehole & Mrs. P. Beauglehole | 1.57 |
| 2006 | Dance Hero Danzero | Gai Waterhouse Chris Munce | Mrs V Smith, P & Mrs J Aldrich et al Saint Stefan Bloodstock, A, S & Miss C Akkari | 15.00 |
| 2005 | Glamour Puss Tale of the Cat | Danny O'Brien S R King | G Chittick GJ Chittick (NZ) | 8.50 |
| 2004 | Takeover Target Celtic Swing | Joe Janiak Jay Ford | Joe Janiak, Ben Janiak Meringo Stud, New South Wales | 8.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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