Flemington’s 2025 Australian Cup promises to be a thrilling contest, with fan favourite Pride Of Jenni set to headline the race after a stunning return in last week’s Peter Young Stakes.
Joining her in the G1 field will be Zardozi, the runner-up in that race, as well as Middle Earth, the Australian Cup Prelude winner.
Light Infantry Man, fresh off his victory in the Northerly Stakes, and Empire Rose winner Atishu will also be key contenders, alongside Australian Guineas winner Feroce.
Top-class gallopers Deny Knowledge and Attrition are expected to feature in the nominations, along with the evergreen Young Werther, who continues to impress.
With such a strong lineup, the 2025 Australian Cup is shaping up to be an exciting spectacle at Flemington.
It has been tipped to be a wide open race by online wagering companies who have it a very competitive betting race.
Likely Field for the Australian Cup
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOUNG WERTHER | D O’Brien | |
| 2 | LIGHT INFANTRY MAN | C Maher | E Brown |
| 3 | MIDDLE EARTH | C Maher | M Zahra |
| 4 | ATTRITION | M Freedman | |
| 5 | BOIS D’ARGENT | A Neasham & R Archibald | |
| 6 | SHAIHYAR | T Busuttin & N Young | |
| 7 | ATISHU | C Waller | |
| 8 | ZARDOZI | J Cummings | J Melham |
| 9 | PRIDE OF JENNI | C Maher | C Newitt |
| 10 | DENY KNOWLEDGE | A & S Freedman | |
| 11 | FEROCE | D Sutton | B Egan |
