Richard and Will Freedman have commenced the 2026/27 Sydney racing season in excellent fashion, with Horizons securing a stable double at Rosehill. This victory places the training partnership at the forefront of the early premiership standings.

Following Attractiveness’s win in the opening race of the program, Horizons delivered another spirited performance to clinch the Congratulations Siena Grifa Handicap over 2000 metres.

“I’ve dreamed of this moment,” a beaming Will Freedman quipped after the win.

Freedman lauded the resilience of Horizons, who had navigated a demanding preparation before demonstrating remarkable tenacity when it counted most.

“Horizons has been game all preparation and she was again today,” Freedman stated. “It’s always a query when you have had some tough runs to come and back that up again. But I think the benefit of those tough runs has really hardened her for today’s race.”

Sent off as a $6.50 outsider, Horizons battled bravely in the home straight to overcome Cheval De Bois ($5.50) by three-quarters of a length. Anythink Goes ($8.50) secured a close third position.

Jockey Zac Lloyd also completed a riding double, having earlier triumphed aboard Gatwick, positioning him for an early lead in the Sydney jockeys’ premiership.

“It was a nice performance from her today, she was very determined,” Lloyd commented. “To the first turn, we probably did a bit more than I would have liked but then she relaxed well during the run and then found plenty under pressure.”

The five-year-old mare, by The Autumn Sun, has now recorded four victories from 21 starts, elevating her career earnings to nearly $300,000.

Freedman suggested that Horizons had earned a well-deserved rest following her latest courageous effort.

“We will see how she pulls up but I would think she has done her job for now,” Freedman concluded.

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