Tashi claims Group 1 Tatts Tiara as Sherry lands first Group 1

A consistent performer finally got her crowning moment on Saturday as Tashi powered to victory in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm — handing jockey Tom Sherry his long-awaited maiden Group 1 win and wrapping up the 2024/25 Australian racing season in style.

The Peter Snowden-trained mare had spent much of her career earning minor placings at stakes level, recording seven black-type placings without breaking through. But that all changed in the Tiara, where she settled midfield before producing a devastating turn of foot to sprint clear and win by two lengths from Abounding, with Olentia rounding out the placings.

It was a ride of precision and poise from Sherry, who navigated the five-year-old into clear air at the right moment and surged past her rivals at the 200m mark to secure an emotional victory.

“It’s been a long time coming for me,” Sherry said.

“The stars aligned today, and I can’t thank Peter and his team enough. It’s been a long road and it’s been a tough year, but moments like this make it all worthwhile.

“When I came up outside Abounding, I got the jitters and went full bore.

“I’ve worked really hard to get here. Winning a Group One for a lad from Ireland is a very big deal for me.

“I’m so proud of this mare and it feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Things like this don’t happen to people like me, so I’m delighted.”

Trainer Peter Snowden was equally delighted to see the mare finally earn her place at the elite level.

“She’s been tremendous all prep, so nobody could begrudge her the win,” Snowden said.

“She kept putting her hand up every start, so I’m really proud of her.

“There were no half measures today, she won dominantly. She kept getting beaten short half heads, it was a tremendous run last week in the Dane Ripper, I think this is her 11th run this campaign so huge credit to her.”

“Tom (Sherry) rode her an absolute peach today, I think it’s his first Group 1 so I’m so pleased for him and the mare.”

The win was also a significant moment for Corumbene Stud, who bred Tashi by the late Sebring out of the mare Dorky. It could prove to be Sebring’s final Group 1 winner, adding sentimental value to the result for the prominent breeding operation.

Tashi now boasts five wins and 14 placings from 26 starts, with her career earnings eclipsing the $1 million mark — a testament to her durability and class. Her win in the Tattersall’s Tiara also brought to a close the Australian Group 1 season for 2024/25, in what many will see as one of the feel-good stories of the year.

Whether she races on or heads to the breeding barn remains to be seen, but for now, Tashi has finally earned her Group 1 crown — and Tom Sherry, his place in the spotlight.

2025 Group 1 Tatts Tiara Replay – Tashi

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