Riff Rocket
(Australia)About
Riff Rocket, a four-year-old bay gelding hailing from Australia, is trained by renowned Flemington-based Chris Waller. Bred from champion stallion American Pharoah and dam Missile Coda, Riff Rocket has achieved Group One victory and amassed over $3.5 million in prize money, solidifying his status as a top-tier racehorse.
On November 4, 2023, at Flemington, Riff Rocket, ridden by James McDonald, achieved his most significant win yet, claiming the $2 million Victoria Derby and defeating Apulia. Throughout his career, Riff Rocket has proven to be a profitable bet for those who have backed him, generating a remarkable 175% return on investment.
Race Record
| Track | Date | Type | Condition | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randwick | 2024-08-24 | G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age | GOOD 4 | 7 (12) | 10000 |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2024-08-06 | Group-bt | GOOD 4 | 5 (6) | |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2024-07-23 | GROUP-BT | GOOD 4 | 7 (8) | |
| Royal Randwick | 2024-04-06 | G1 ATC DERBY | HEAVY 8 | 1 (12) | 1292500 |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2024-03-23 | G1 RHIL GNEAS | GOOD 4 | 1 (11) | 437000 |
| Flemington | 2024-03-02 | G1 AUST GNS | GOOD 4 | 3 (16) | 90000 |
| Flemington | 2024-02-17 | G3 CS HAYES | GOOD 3 | 1 (13) | 121500 |
| Warwick Farm | 2024-01-30 | Open-bt | GOOD 4 | 6 (8) | |
| Warwick Farm | 2024-01-16 | GROUP-BT | HEAVY 8 | 4 (6) | |
| Flemington | 2023-11-04 | G1 Vic derby | GOOD 4 | 1 (16) | 1370325 |
| Caulfield | 2023-10-21 | G3 N robinson | GOOD 4 | 2 (7) | 36000 |
| Flemington | 2023-10-07 | LR Super impose | SOFT 5 | 1 (15) | 106925 |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2023-09-27 | Bm72 | GOOD 4 | 2 (9) | 10350 |
| Kembla Grange | 2023-09-14 | Cl1 | GOOD 4 | 1 (8) | 20550 |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2023-09-05 | 3yc&g-bt | GOOD 4 | 5 (10) | |
| Rosehill Gardens | 2023-08-22 | Open-bt | SOFT 5 | 6 (10) | |
| Flemington | 2023-05-20 | 2y-swp | SOFT 5 | 7 (9) | 3000 |
| bet365 Geelong | 2023-04-28 | 2y mdn-sw | SOFT 6 | 1 (8) | 14850 |