Australia
Randwick · 08.03.25
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Purse€451,100
To the winner€265,200
Distance1300 metres
Winning time1m 14.87s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stRoyal Patronage6yo colt by Wootton Bassett × ShaloushkaTimothy ClarkGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott€265,200
4thSunshine In Paris5yo mare by Invader × ZenaidaChad SchofieldAnnabel Neasham & Rob Archibald1.36€20,500
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 08.03.25Royal Patronage
Wootton BassettSire
ShaloushkaDamby Dalakhani
DamShaloushka
Royal Patronage is one of two winners out of Shaloushka (Dalakhani), who won three races in France. She is a three-quarter sister to Shalapour (Darshaan), third in the Gr.1 Irish Derby, and a half-sister to the winner Shibina (Kalanisi). Shibina is the dam of Chebal Prometteur (Declaration Of War), winner of the Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes, and of Shebella (Dubai Destination), third in the Gr.3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Stakes and herself the dam of Shembala (Cracksman), winner of the Listed Prix Joubert.
Second damShalama
The second dam Shalama (Kahyasi) is a half-sister to Shahrastani (Nijinsky), a multiple Group 1 winner and sire.
Third damShademah
The third dam is Shademah (Thatch).
Connections
Royal Patronage in 2025
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Doncaster Handicap1600 metres · €2,405,7002ndGai Waterhouse & Adrian BottTimothy Clark05.04.2025RandwickPrize money €462,634Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lady LagunaOvershare × Catalina De Lago | Annabel NeashamTyler Schiller | O T I Racing, P Williams, J Cahill, Mrs B Gilbert, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, R Menchise, PROF P Van Buynder, J Boyd, A Boyd, Mrs J Rubira, Persephone Racing, Mrs J Pilloni, Tight Lines Racing, R Bow, B M P H, Ms L Gillespie, Mrs H Ridout & MadmartiganSpendthrift Australia | ||
| 2023 | ArtoriusFlying Artie × Gracie's Lass | Anthony & Sam FreedmanZac Purton | Newgate Bloodstock, Newgate Sf, Horse Ventures, China Horse Club Racing, Go Bloodstock, Peake Racing, Artorius 2, Cbc Racing, Artorius 1, Fos Enterprises, M Davidson, Greenwich Stud, M Pearson, Hold Your Horses, Aston Bloodstock, Carpe Diem, Gw Holdings, J Unwala, Lustre Lodge, Artorius & M WanzareG J Perry | ||
| 2022 | Forbidden LoveAll Too Hard × Juliet's Princess | R & M FreedmanJ Bowman | Purple Sash (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman), C C Pickford, M D Skinner, D P Hassab, D F Hore-Lacy, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, A Krolikowski, Ms S S Bromley, Gandharvi, Miss R Chan & R A FreedmanKerry O'Brien Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2021 | SavatianoStreet Cry × Retsina | James CummingsJ Bowman | GodolphinDarley Stud | ||
| 2020 | The BostonianJimmy Choux × Keepa Cheval | A W PikeNash Rawiller | D L Archer, S C Archer, D J Wright & N N MicaroneDavid Archer |
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