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28 October, 2025
Topgun Countdown: Fields, Trials and Dining
The Countdown is On!
The fields for the Topgun will be announced live on SEN Track’s Giddy Up with Gareth Hall from 11:30am, Wednesday 28 October.
Then, join Gareth Hall, Jason Adams and George Farrugia on The Weekly Chase as they break down the fields in full – ahead of a massive triple-header of Group 1 racing on Saturday, 8 November.
Upcoming Trials
As the Sportsbet Dream Chasers festival rolls around, the stars of the sport have begun descending on The Meadows in preparation for the huge racing season ahead.
NSW-trained stars Eriza Sparkles and Firethorn are set to have their first look at the Broadmeadows circuit in between races on Wednesday the 29th of October.
MDC placegetter and G1 Dapto Megastar champion, Eriza Sparkles, is set to exhibition trial after Race 2 over the 525m for trainer Steve Fitch.
The second trial will be held after Race 3 with Q2 track record holder, Firethorn, set to have her first go at the 730m trip for Mark Moroney.
Sooty Keeping & Jungle Johnny are expected to trial during Thursday’s trial session.
Power and Glory trialled last Wednesday night putting together an impressive trial over the 525m into a brutal headwind; 5.20, 17.68 and 29.943 overall.
Notable Absentees
Cumbria Jack, Lady Wilson & Apilla have all been withdrawn from consideration from The Topgun fields due to injury.
The Box Draws
The Topgun, Hume Cup & Topgun Stayers box draws will be conducted at the Meadows race meeting on Monday the 3rd of November.
Tickets on Sale now
Dining packages for Topgun night are on sale from $69 with limited tickets available.
As always, all our events are free entry for general admission.
Family Fun
The Meadows is known for big attendances at their famous family fun nights and Monday November 3 is set to be no exception with Jumping Castles, Face Painters, Showbags and much, much more all FREE for attendees.
If you can’t be at the track on Saturday November 8, you can catch all the excitement and colour of Topgun night live on Racing.com