Cover image courtesy of Freedman Training
Favourite moment - racing, sales or breeding related for 2025 (or early 2026)?
I think the racing has been exceptional, I loved both the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the Everest Carnival. The Everest won by Ka Ying Rising was pretty surreal.
Ka Ying Rising winning the G1 The Everest | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
If you could be someone in the industry for a day, who would it be and why?
Jesus, nothing is probably quite as good as it looks from the other side of the fence, but J-Mac (James McDonald) would be fun. Particularly at the end of the month.
James McDonald | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
Who was the first horse that played a role in you being hooked to the sport?
Probably Doremius, I was very young but I was at Flemington when he just got pipped by Might and Power, so he was always a favourite.
Doremius (NZ) | Image courtesy of New Zealand Bloodstock
Who is your favourite broodmare sire?
Redoute's Choice or Encosta De Lago.
Galley: Will Freedman's favourite broodmare sires
What racing book would you recommend?
There’s only one - Horse Trader.
What is your favourite track to attend the races?
Eagle Farm or Randwick, and left of field I love Wagga.
Do you have any raceday superstitions?
Too many, they now contradict one another.
Name an emerging talent in the industry, and say why?
Gerry Harvey, think he’s got a big future 😝.
Gerry Harvey | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
If you had to pick one horse that you think is most likely to win the 2026 G1 Golden Slipper, who is it?
Hidrix.
Hidrix | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
What is your favourite sport, and team that you follow?
Football, Crystal Palace until I die.
Crystal Palace | Image courtesy of Crystal Palace Football Club
