Tom Kitten etched his name into Australian racing history on Saturday, March 7, 2026, becoming the first dual winner of the Group 1 All-Star Mile at Flemington. The five-year-classic gelding secured his third career Group 1 victory, adding to his impressive prize money total which now exceeds $7.5 million.
Ridden expertly by Craig Williams, Tom Kitten overtook Pride Of Jenni and Evaporate in the 1,600m feature, finishing strong in a time of 1 minute 33.73 seconds even as carrying 59kg. The victory marks a significant turnaround for the horse, who experienced a challenging spring campaign.
Co-trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman expressed their delight with Tom Kitten’s current form. “He’s a remarkable horse, he’s been to the top for a long time,” Sam Freedman told Racing.com. “We’ve been blessed to get him into the stable in the last eight or nine months. We were disappointed with the spring we had with him… this prep, I don’t know what it is. He looks amazing, he’s holding more condition, he’s racing heavier than he was in the spring.”
The win comes after a successful run in the G3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Caulfield on February 7, setting the stage for his triumphant return to Flemington. Tom Kitten now boasts a record of eight wins and eight placings from 31 starts.
Craig Williams praised the team behind Tom Kitten, stating, “I’m really fortunate to say thank you to Sam and Anthony Freeman and all their team. Godolphin, for giving me the opportunity, just being part of this autumn with him and so far we’re two from two, but I’ve just seen him grow up.” He also highlighted improvements in the horse’s barrier manners, a factor that had caused issues in the past.
The All-Star Mile is a key event on the Australian racing calendar, and Tom Kitten’s victory solidifies his position as a leading miler. The horse is owned by Godolphin, who celebrated the win as a testament to their breeding and training program. More details on the victory are available on the Godolphin website.
Darley Europe also celebrated the win, noting Tom Kitten’s courage and elite status as a miler. Read more about the win on the Darley Europe website. The victory also brings Harry Angel’s progeny record to 268 winners of 676 races worldwide, including 20 Stakes winners of 42 Black Type events.
Tom Kitten ran down Evaporate by a long head, with Pride Of Jenni finishing a short head behind in third. Watch the thrilling finish on YouTube. The win is a significant achievement for the connections and a thrilling moment for racing fans.
