| What | Hobartville Stakes Day 2025 |
| Where | Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 |
| When | Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:30pm AEDT |
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Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is the destination for metro racing on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-part program lined up for Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) Day.
The three-year-old feature is supported by a quality undercard, including the Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes (1100m) for the two-year-olds, while some key stayers for the autumn step out in the Group 3 Parramatta Cup (1900m).
The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit or the meeting, and with only minimal rainfall expected to hit the course proper, punters can expect the track to be rated a Soft 5 on race-day morning. All the action at Rosehill is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time.
Hobartville Stakes Tip: Linebacker
Linebacker was game in defeat first-up in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on February 8, with the son of Super Seth unsuited to his leading role. There was a lack of tempo on that occasion as Mayfair failed to muster any early speed, with Kerrin McEvoy electing to send Linebacker to the top. Public Attention was the only one to get by the newly gelded three-year-old, and with a change of tactics to take a sit over 1400m, watch for Linebacker to be flashing over the top.
Hobartville Stakes
Race 8 – 
#3 Linebacker (7)
3yo Gelding | T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | J: Kerrin McEvoy (56.5kg)
Silver Slipper Stakes Tip: West Of Swindon
West Of Swindon gets the verdict in the 2025 Silver Slipper Stakes as he returns after a 105-day spell. The son of Wootton Bassett caught the eye in his only run last preparation, storming home in the Group 3 Golden Gift (1100m) at this course and distance to get within a half-length of North England. He trialled up nicely heading into this first-up assignment, and with barrier one allowing Tyler Schiller to stalk the speed throughout, watch for West Of Swindon to be finishing off best and put his hand up for the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) next month.
Silver Slipper Stakes
Race 6 – 
#2 West Of Swindon (1)
2yo Colt | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (56.5kg)
Parramatta Cup Tip: Asterix
Asterix represents terrific each-way value with horse racing betting sites in the 2025 Parramatta Cup after a strong first-up performance at Randwick on February 8. The New Zealand import hit the line well over the unsuitable 1600m journey behind Highlights, with the Tavistock gelding doing his best work late to suggest the 1900m would be ideal second-up into the campaign. Joshua Parr can sit closer from gate two this time around, and although the Chris Waller barn could send around as many as seven runners in this, Asterix has appeal at the $23.00 with Picklebet.
Parramatta Cup
Race 7 – 
#3 Asterix (2)
6yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Joshua Parr (57kg)
Millie Fox Stakes Tip: Scarlet Oak
Scarlet Oak will be hoping the rainfall is significant heading into the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m). Her best form has been on wet ground in the past, with a formidable record of four starts for three wins and another minor placing on rain-affected ground. She maps to get the perfect run from barrier one as Makarena attempts to make all, and provided she can sprint fresh, the $6.50 about Scarlet Oak with Playup will appear a big price as they make the run for home.
Millie Fox Stakes
Race 5 – 
#3 Scarlet Oak (1)
4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Zac Lloyd (56kg)
Best Bet at Rosehill: Step Aside
Step Aside was one of the best of the beaten brigade behind Bunker Hut at Rosehill on February 1, filling out the minor placings alongside race rival Lady Boss. Step Aside didn’t have much luck getting clear turning into the home straight, with the son of Redwood pushing his way out of a pocket in the concluding stages. He’ll strip fitter for that performance, and with Zac Lloyd being legged aboard from the one pole, Step Aside should get every chance to claim his fourth career victory.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#5 Step Aside (1)
5yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Zac Lloyd (57kg)
Best Value at Rosehill: Semillion
Semillion returns to Sydney after a couple unsatisfactory performances in Victoria. The son of Shalaa was well held in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on January 24, falling back in the field while Schwarz careered away by five lengths on the wire. Semillion always improves deeper into the preparation, however, with the five-year-old winning third-up in the past and dropping back into BM94 company appears ideal placement. Watch for Tyler Schiller to dictate to his rivals from stall two, and provided any of this predicted rainfall hits late in the day, the $18.00 with Dabble will seem too big.
Best Value
Race 10 – 
#4 Semillion (2)
5yo Gelding | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (58kg)
Saturday quaddie tips for Rosehill
Rosehill quadrella selections
February 22, 2025
- 1-3-4-6-8-10-11-13
- 1-3-11
- 1-3-5-6-11
- 4-5-7-9
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