One of Australian racing’s modern-day stars, Amelia’s Jewel, has officially been retired following her final start in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen of the Turf Stakes at Randwick.
The announcement came via Amelia Park’s social media in an emotional post:
“It’s with great sadness and pride that we announce the retirement of our G1 performer and star in Amelia’s Jewel! What a wonderful ride it’s been and a record to be so admired by. More announcements to follow.
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Amelia’s Jewel, a five-year-old bay mare by Siyouni (FR) out of Bumbasina (IRE), retires with a remarkable career record of 24:10-7-0 and $4.1 million in earnings.
Initially trained by Simon Miller in Perth before transferring to Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald in Sydney, she captured the imagination of punters across the country.
2022 Northerly Stakes Race Replay – Amelia’s Jewel
Her glittering resume includes victories at Group 1 and Group 2 level, with her most iconic moment coming in the 2022 Northerly Stakes at Ascot.
She was near untouchable in WA, winning races from 1000m to 1800m, and was a force in Melbourne and Sydney in elite company.
Her final race saw her finish a brave fifth in the $1 million Queen of the Turf StakesQueen of the Turf behind Fangirl, beaten just over four lengths after settling midfield.
It capped off a strong campaign that included a dominant win in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes and placings in the Empire Rose and Coolmore Classic.
TABtouch paid tribute on X: “10 electrifying wins, a Group 1 and $4.1 million in the bank. Happy retirement Amelia’s Jewel 
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A superstar on the track and a dream for connections, her retirement marks the end of an era—but with her pedigree, a new chapter as a broodmare is only just beginning.
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