Back Yourself!
Sign-up and start betting with Ladbrokes in 2 minutes!
Back A Winner with Neds!
Sign-up and start betting with Neds in 2 minutes!
Daily Racing Specials!
Sign-up and bet with Australia's best new bookmaker!
#1 Ranked New Bookie
Sign-up and bet with Australia's #1 ranked new bookmaker!
Best Of The Best Odds!
Bet With Palmerbet and get Paid Top Fluc or Top Tote!
Massive Odds on All Races!
Sign-up and start betting with PlayUp in 2 minutes!
What are you prepared to lose today?
Set a deposit limit.
Search
 
Image: Bruno Cannatelli
The Autumn Sun will be sent for a spell with a decision still pending on his racing future

The Autumn Sun will be sent for a spell with a decision still pending on his racing future which is likely to be influenced by the passing of his father Redoute’s Choice.

The valuable colt claimed his fifth Group One win in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas in a tough slog on a heavy track.

Trainer Chris Waller said he had advised the owners, who include John Messara of Arrowfield Stud where The Autumn Sun will eventually stand, the colt should be rested.

“This decision was formed on the basis that he is still is a young horse who is continuing to grow and develop and whilst it may not be seen in that light by racing enthusiasts and his growing fan base, it is my job as his trainer to look after these horses to ensure they can be followed and continue their careers with distinction,” Waller said in a statement.

“It is not my job to make a decision on when he retires, however it is my job to manage the horse to the best of my ability and I take great pride in what has been achieved thus far.

Waller detailed his reasons:

* This time last year he had not commenced his racing career and since his first start on April 25, 2018 he has now had 9 starts including 5 Group One wins.

* As a 2yo he had his first race start less than 12 months ago on April 25 over 1200m which saw him run 1.08.6 at Randwick and on that occasion he came from well back on the turn to pull away late for a brilliant victory.

* Also at 2 he tackled a Group 1 race at only his third start which he managed to win as well as defeating 2 very good horses in Zousain and Fundamentalist.

* Following his first Group 1 win, he was given a let up before resuming over 1500m as a spring 3yo on a very heavy track and as a victim of circumstances suffered his only ever defeat.

* In his second start as a 3yo, he dropped back to 1400m for the G1 Golden Rose and from the outside barrier came from last to first to come away with his second G1 win in what is regarded as one of Australia’s premier stallion making races.

* At his third start in the Spring he raced in Melbourne in the G1 Caulfield Guineas, his first attempt racing left handed and came away with a 4.5L win.

* Following a spell, he returned for his Autumn preparation which has seen his winning sequence continue where he has now extended his record to 8 wins in 10 months of racing.

* This horse has exceptional ability and that has allowed him to win 5 x G1 races at this very early age and in an immature state.

Waller has publicly said he would like to train The Autumn Sun as a four-year-old and would outline his reasons to the ownership group which is yet to meet to make a decision.

That decision may be influenced by the death on Tuesday of The Autumn Sun’s champion sire Redoute’s Choice at Arrowfield at the age of 22.

 
*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.
What are you prepared to lose today?
Set a deposit limit.
Featured News

FREE BETS – Claim $1000’s in Bonus Bets at the TOP Betting Sites

We take a look at the BIGGEST and BEST Free Daily Racing Offers and Betting Promotions from Australia’s leading online...

Golden Slipper Likely Field – 2024

The biggest two-year-old race of the year will jump this Saturday in arguably one of the best fields in recent...

Former trainer handed a five-year ban for pulling stewards pants down

Former trainer Todd Balfour has been handed a five-year disqualification by Racing SA stewards after a misconduct incident at the...

Melbourne Cup champion Verry Elleegant passes away

Verry Elleegant, one of the great mares in the history of Australian racing, has died while giving birth to her...

Watch 📺 Jockey banned from all racing premises over ride

Jockey Dylan Kitts has been penalised with a disciplinary officer exclusion directive due to non-compliance with an inquiry regarding his...

Group 1 winner returns positive swab

Racing Victoria stewards are investigating a positive swab from Group 1-winning mare Prowess, the racehorse trained by Roger James and...

Alligator Blood injured, career in doubt

Cult galloper Alligator Blood may have run his last race, with trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott confirming the star galloper had...

Nikita Beriman returns to the saddle

July 1, 2023 to January 26, 2024 … that period represents the just shy of seven months that Nikita Beriman...

Australia's Best Betting Sites

New Betting Sites Australia + Top List Bookmaker Apps $$$

Betting in Australia has never been more popular thanks to a large increase in new betting Agencies and Apps available...

Top 10 – Funniest Race Horse Names

Horse racing. Known as the ‘Sport Of Kings’, an industry worth billions, a very serious business…but to some, it’s a...

Best Horse Betting Sites in Australia

Best Horse Racing Betting Apps and Betting Sites – March 2024

We take a look at the best online betting apps to bet on horse racing in Australia for the month...

Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper is one of the biggest and most prestigious horse races in Australia. Taking place each April at...

Australian Bookmaker Reviews – Online Bookie Ratings $$

Which bookmaker should you bet with? We Review each of the leading online Australian Bookmakers and rate them in order...

 
 
What are you prepared to lose today?
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au