Ciaron Maher has trained the quinella of the Hobart Cup with Strawberry Rock beating stablemate Promises Kept.

The 2025 $250,000 Group 3 Ladbrokes Hobart Cup field has drawn a field of eight. Visitors have recently dominated the race, with the last locally trained Cup winner, Toorak Affair, in 2020. This year, the Hobart Cup winner will remain in contention for a $150,000 bonus if they can add the Launceston Cup (26 February).

Maher stayer to take in Flemington feature before trip to New Zealand.

Goldman has recorded his first win in nearly two years, taking out the Pakenham Cup in a dogged performance.

Trainer and jockey quotes after Goldman claims the Listed Sportsbet Pakenham Cup at Pakenham on Saturday.