Waller cohort dominates field of 15 for Group 1 Coolmore Classic
A classy field of 15 fillies and mares are set to do battle in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the Chris Waller barn represented by a possible five-pronged attack.
The $1 million feature is headlined by Lady Shenandoah, with the two-time Group 1 winning filly installed as the $2.50 favourite with horse racing bookmakers after a stunning victory in the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on March 1.
The daughter of The Autumn Sun may have some work to do, however, with James McDonald booked to navigate the Rosehill circuit from barrier 13.
Amelia’s Jewel is searching for back-to-back wins after claiming the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) on the same day and is on the second line of betting at $5.00 with Neds.
Lady Of Camelot ($7.50) was gallant in defeat behind Lady Shenandoah in the Surround Stakes and has plenty of respect as the only other runner in single figures, while Melbourne raiders Coeur Volante and Marble Arch have been marked at $13.00 apiece with Dabble.
The chances don’t end there, however, with the likes of Alesphina ($18.00), Olentia ($23.00) and Scarlet Oak ($31.00) representing terrific each-way value in a wide-open edition of the Coolmore.
The 2025 Coolmore Classic is the eighth event on the Rosehill program and is scheduled to get underway at 4:35pm AEDT.
2025 Coolmore Classic Final Field
1. Amelia’s Jewel (6)
- T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald
- J: Joshua Parr
- W: 58kg
- Age: 5YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Siyouni (FR)
- Dam: Bumbasina (IRE)
2. Olentia (3)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Jason Collett
- W: 55kg
- Age: 5YO
- Colour: Bay/Brown
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Zoustar
- Dam: Mabkhara
3. Alsephina (5)
- T: Grant & Alana Williams
- J: Blake Shinn
- W: 55kg
- Age: 6YO
- Colour: Chestnut
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Star Turn
- Dam: Delta Gee
4. Lady Shenandoah (13)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: James McDonald
- W: 54.5kg
- Age: 3YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Filly
- Sire: Snitzel
- Dam: Star Pupil
5. Marble Arch (9)
- T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes
- J: Tommy Berry
- W: 54.5kg
- Age: 5YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Per Incanto
- Dam: Jonquil
6. Lady Of Camelot (14)
- T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
- J: Tim Clark
- W: 54kg
- Age: 3YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Filly
- Sire: Written Tycoon
- Dam: Miss Debutante
7. Coeur Volante (1)
- T: Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson
- J: Kerrin McEvoy
- W: 54kg
- Age: 4YO
- Colour: Brown
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Proisir
- Dam: Shanina
8. Grinzinger Belle (12)
- T: Danny O’Brien
- J: Regan Bayliss
- W: 53kg
- Age: 4YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Shamexpress
- Dam: Ripsomemore
9. Firestorm (15)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Tyler Schiller
- W: 51.5kg
- Age: 4YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Satono Aladdin
- Dam: Dancing Embers
10. Manaal (11)
- T: Michael Freedman
- J: Rachel King
- W: 51kg
- Age: 3YO
- Colour: Bay or Brown
- Sex: Filly
- Sire: Tassort
- Dam: Red Lodge (USA)
11. Sounds of Heaven (4)
- T: Joseph Pride
- J: Reece Jones
- W: 51kg
- Age: 5YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Kingman (GB)
- Dam: Ring the Bell (IRE)
12. Elettrica (7)
- T: Richard & Will Freedman
- J: Bailey Wheeler
- W: 51kg
- Age: 6YO
- Colour: Brown or Black
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Vespa (NZ)
- Dam: On The Move
13. Scarlet Oak (2)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Zac Lloyd
- W: 51kg
- Age: 4YO
- Colour: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Kermadec (NZ)
- Dam: Tactless
14. Our Gold Hope (10)
- T: Robert & Luke Price
- J: Ashley Morgan
- W: 51kg
- Age: 4YO
- Colour: Grey
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Lope de Vega (IRE)
- Dam: Grey Queen (USA)
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