From Impossible to Unstoppable: Regal Azmon’s Stunning Croser Handicap Victory

Regal Azmon Unleashes Explosive Finish to Win at Morphettville

At Morphettville on Saturday, Regal Azmon stamped himself as a horse on the rise with a breathtaking win in the Croser Open Handicap over 1600m — showcasing the kind of will to win and explosive talent that every owner dreams of.

Jumping cleanly from the barriers, jockey Lachlan Neindorf allowed Regal Azmon to settle in the back third of the field, keeping him relaxed as the early speed proved genuine.

However, the pace noticeably slackened mid-race as leaders France’s Boy and Air Assault looked to stack the field.

Regal Azmon travelled beautifully in a one-off position, conserving energy for the sprint home.

With 600m to run, the move came from Surprise Coming — and Lachlan made the decisive call to use him as a “bunny,” following him into the race.

Swinging for home, congestion across the track presented a challenge.

Showing quick thinking and supreme confidence, Lachlan peeled Regal Azmon to the extreme outside — covering significant ground, but crucially finding clear running room.

Once balanced up, Regal Azmon began to unleash his trademark turn of foot.

Despite laying in slightly, he quickly started to eat into the leaders’ advantage.

At the 100m mark, he was still three lengths adrift and looked unlikely to feature in the finish.

But champions find a way.

Summoning an extraordinary late burst, Regal Azmon flew over the final strides to snatch victory right on the line — defeating a million-dollar Stakes winner in the process and sending a clear signal that even bigger targets are within reach.

It was a phenomenal performance and a testament to the skill of the training team led by Phil Stokes, and the trust placed in Regal Azmon by Lachlan Neindorf, who rode him like the best horse in the race.

Regal Azmon will now be aimed at a Group 3 assignment in two weeks’ time — a richly deserved opportunity given his current form and momentum.

You can watch Regal Azmon’s win at Morphettville