Next to Jump

Sabaj Targets $2m Ingham After Record Win

24/11/2025|SB Staff|Horse Racing News
<h2>Sabaj Targets $2m Ingham After Record Win – Trifecta Summary:</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>- &nbsp; Sabaj has won five from eight starts including a track record-breaking Cranbourne Cup victory.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Co-trainer Michael Kent Jr believes the four-year-old gelding is still immature with significant improvement ahead.</p> <p>- &nbsp; The $2 million Group 2 Ingham at Randwick on December 13 looms as Sabaj's next major target.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sabaj's Meteoric Rise Continues</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained gelding has established himself as one of Australian racing's most promising prospects, boasting an outstanding record of five wins from just eight career starts.</p> <p>With earnings of $550,145, Sabaj has demonstrated remarkable consistency, missing the placings only once throughout his brief but brilliant career.</p> <p>The four-year-old's most recent triumph came in the Cranbourne Cup over 1600 metres, where he not only claimed victory but also set a new track record.</p> <p>This performance has elevated Sabaj's profile significantly within racing circles and caught the attention of punters nationwide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Room for Improvement Despite Success</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Despite his impressive strike rate, co-trainer Michael Kent Jr believes Sabaj's best racing days lie ahead. Kent Jr highlighted the gelding's physical immaturity as a key factor in his future potential.</p> <p>"He's so immature still, if you saw him in the yard yesterday, he's very narrow and gangly and yet to fill out – that's what's exciting," Kent Jr explained.</p> <p>"The best is way ahead of him. He's got a turn of foot, he can sustain a run, he's got a wicked action."</p> <p>The trainer's confidence stems not only from Sabaj's physical development potential but also from his racing style and temperament.</p> <p>Kent Jr noted that despite the gelding's success, he hasn't enjoyed perfect racing conditions in any of his starts, suggesting even greater performances await when circumstances align favourably.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Ingham Looms as Next Major Target</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With three runs completed in his current preparation, connections are seriously considering the $2 million Group 2 Ingham at Randwick on December 13.</p> <p>The race presents an attractive proposition for Sabaj, who Kent Jr believes will be better suited to the spacious Randwick circuit.</p> <p>"We are very much keeping an open mind," Kent Jr revealed. "We're gonna keep the door ajar on the Ingham which is in three weeks' time. It's a pretty cool race – a Group 2, a handicap on the big Randwick mile track."</p> <p>The handicap conditions work favourably for Sabaj, who is expected to carry 53kg compared to topweight Gringotts on 61kg. This 8kg weight advantage could prove crucial in such a competitive field worth $2 million in prize money.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sportsbet Ingham Odds</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Current Sportsbet markets for the Ingham have positioned Sabaj as the second favourite behind Gringotts.</p> <p>These odds reflect the respect Sabaj has earned through his consistent performances and the potential advantage of his favourable handicap allocation.</p> <p>The gelding's ability to perform on bigger tracks like Randwick adds further appeal for punters considering their Ingham investments.</p> <p>Kent Jr's assessment that Sabaj "can be much better on bigger tracks like Flemington and Randwick" provides additional confidence for those backing the rising star.</p> <p>As connections monitor Sabaj's recovery from his Cranbourne Cup victory, the racing world awaits confirmation of his Ingham participation, with the potential for another record-breaking performance firmly on the cards.</p>

Relevant Articles

How to Bet on Horses - Horse Racing Betting Guide

As part of our Punter IQ series, Sportsbet presents our How to Bet on Horses Guide. A must read for punters in the lead up to Spring Carnival.

Saturday Racing Tips

The best of summer racing features the Pakenham Cup and the Gold Rush.. Follow our expert Saturday racing tips for Australian meetings on 13 December.

The Most Famous Australian Racehorses of All Time

In the lead up to Spring Carnival we’re counting down the Most Famous Australian Racehorses of All Time. Giddy up!
1
JOINOnly takes3 minutes
2
DEPOSITIt's safe andsecure
3
BETGreat oddsand specials
Must be
BetStop - the National Self-Exclusion Register™ is a free service provided by the Australian Government that allows people to self-exclude from all licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers in a single process. Registering is quick and easy and can be done at www.betstop.gov.au.
While you are registered, Australian licensed online and phone wagering providers must not open a wagering account for you, allow you to place bets, or send you marketing material.
Licensed and regulated by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission.
Copyright © Sportsbet Pty Ltd.