SYDNEY MARKETS ROSEBUD OFFERS FIRST EARLY TASTE OF SPRING FEATURES

14 August, 2024

A first pathway to a coveted Group 1 target runs at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday as Sydney racing continues its track towards another spectacular Spring.

The Listed $200,000 Sydney Markets Rosebud offers three-year-olds an early return ahead of a series of Rosehill Gardens races ultimately leading to the sought-after Group 1 $1 million Golden Rose on 28 September.

In coming weeks for the three-year-olds Rosehill Gardens also hosts the Group 3 $250,000 San Domenico Stakes and Group 3 $250,000 Up and Coming Stakes (31 August) and Group 2 $300,000 Run To The Rose (14 September).

Australian Turf Club Head of Racing and Wagering Nevesh Ramdhani said the Sydney Markets Rosebud was an early taste of Spring racing.

“The Sydney Markets Rosebud has provided two of the past four Golden Rose winners so it is a race targeted by trainers and watched closely for further features,’’ Mr Ramdhani said.

“We look forward to seeing the next emerging stars in the three-year-old ranks step out and lay claim for Group races into the coming Spring.’’

Gatsbys for multiple premiership champions Chris Waller and James McDonald opens a $2.80-$3 TAB Fixed Odds favourite in Saturday’s feature ahead of the James Cummings trained Tarpaulin ($3.60-$3.80) with Zac Lloyd aboard.

Hawkes Racing runner Brave One with in-form jockey Jay Ford has been backed early ($6-$5 TAB Fixed Odds).

Saturday’s 10-race card begins at 11.35am with the last race due to jump at 4.55pm.

Full fields for the Rosehill Gardens meeting are available here and TAB Fixed Odds early prices and movers available here.

A number of Spring stars are also due to have exhibition gallops this Saturday:

• Following the running of Race 1 James Cummings trained group ZARDOZI (Zac Lloyd) over 1000m.
• Following Race 2 Chris Waller trained group FANGIRL (James McDonald), VIA SISTINA (Kerrin McEvoy) and RIFF ROCKET (Nash Rawiller) over 1000m, all galloping separately.
• Further gallops after Race 3 by the Chris Waller trained group JOLIESTAR (James McDonald), ZOUGOTCHA (Tommy Berry) and ATISHU (Tyler Schiller) over 1000m, all galloping separately.

The popular Winter Long Lunch package in the renowned Winning Post Restaurant at Rosehill Gardens enters its final weeks, with full offers and details here.

For all racing, hospitality, general and full ticketing information for Saturday and upcoming racedays across the Sydney Everest Carnival visit theraces.com.au.

AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB MEDIA CONTACT:

Brett de Vine

0419 613 455

bdevine@theATC.com.au