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Thoroughbred racing at Rosehill Gardens

Overview

The Run To The Rose, a Group 2 race at Rosehill Gardens, saw St Gotthard enter as the betting favorite following the withdrawal of Stormy Marco. Trained by Chris Waller, St Gotthard was one of several notable competitors in the twelve-horse field.

In the subsequent lead-up to the $1 million Golden Rose Stakes, St Gotthard recorded his first defeat, finishing second to Warwoven in the Run To The Rose. Trainer Chris Waller has prepared five runners for the Golden Rose Stakes, including St Gotthard, Tron Bolt, Central Europe, Stormy Marco, and Campione D’Italia. While St Gotthard remains a betting favorite, Guest House is currently leading the market for the upcoming stakes.

As the Group 1 Golden Rose approaches, jockey James McDonald has expressed strong confidence in St Gotthard, stating he “wouldn’t swap the ride on St Gotthard for anything,” even preferring the colt over the market favorite, Guest House. Waller noted that while St Gotthard has limited experience, the horse possesses significant untapped potential and should manage the increase in distance. Waller attributed the readiness of his five contenders to specialized management and staff expertise designed to keep the horses focused.

In related stable news, Waller confirmed that Fireball has been sent for a spell following a virus, and Sing Your Song was scratched from the Tea Rose Stakes due to similar viral issues, though she is expected to target the Reginald Allen Quality later in the spring.

Entities

Chris Waller · St Gotthard · James McDonald · Rosehill · Golden Rose

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    St Gotthard favored by McDonald and Waller for Golden Rose

    Jockey James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller are backing St Gotthard for the Group 1 Golden Rose at Rosehill, despite the colt's relative inexperience compared to other top contenders.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Chris Waller prepares five runners for Golden Rose Stakes

    Trainer Chris Waller will field five runners, including St Gotthard, in the $1 million Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill, despite recent viral setbacks for other stable stars.

  3. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    St Gotthard leads betting for the Run To The Rose

    St Gotthard is the favourite for the Group 2 Run To The Rose at Rosehill Gardens, leading a Chris Waller-trained contingent in the $300,000 three-year-old race.

Sources

justhorseracing.com.au · justracing.com.au · races.com.au · smh.com.au · sportsnews.com.au · thesportingbase.com

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