Jimmysstar is set to grace Melbourne with one of his infrequent visits as he commences his spring campaign in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.

The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper has been a lucrative asset for the stable, amassing over $8.8 million in prize money from 11 wins and nine placings in 28 career starts.

Originally from New Zealand, Jimmysstar made his way to the Maher stable after only three starts, where he immediately demonstrated his talent at Bendigo and Cranbourne.

Following two further outings, Jimmysstar commenced his travels along Australia’s eastern seaboard, competing in Newcastle, Eagle Farm, and Scone.

During the 2024 Spring Carnival, Jimmysstar raced exclusively in Melbourne, and his 2025 autumn campaign also began in the city before he resumed travelling, ultimately clinching victory in the Group 1 All-Aged Stakes at Randwick.

The gelding contested three Sydney races last spring before returning to Melbourne to capture the C F Orr Stakes. His autumn resumed at Caulfield with an unplaced performance in the William Reid Stakes, after which he travelled north to Sydney and then Brisbane for four additional races.

Jimmysstar has conducted the bulk of his preparation in Sydney, including a course proper gallop at Warwick Farm on Monday, in readiness for his Saturday return in the Memsie Stakes (1400m).

Maher conveyed his deep satisfaction with ‘Jimmys’ preparation, noting that the seven-year-old has exhibited renewed vigour.

“His two jump-outs have been very sharp this prep and I’m just rapt with the way he’s come up,” Maher said.

“You could say his runs in the autumn were not right up to his best, but he seems to have come back really well and seems in a good spot.

“I’m really looking forward to kicking off in the Memsie. The 1400 (metres) is arguably his best trip at the moment and Caulfield, he’s got a great record as well.

“He’s raced the best plenty of times. He was very good against Ka Ying Rising over six (furlongs, 1200m) and you would think he’s better over seven (1400m).

“He’s got a good base and has come up well and I’m sure he will make his presence felt.”

Maher indicated that numerous options lie ahead for Jimmysstar after Saturday’s race, including a potential return to Sydney for The Everest.

Last year, Jimmysstar finished third behind Ka Ying Rising and Tempted after encountering traffic issues, before going on to win the Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) and the C F Orr.

“He ran huge in The Everest from the wide gate,” Maher said.

“He did plenty of work and it was a very good run at the six (furlongs).

“It’s a path that has been done before by I Wish I Win. He ran in the Memsie and then went back to an Everest and was very good.

“He could also go out to a mile as well. We’ll see how he goes on Saturday, but it’s good to have options.”

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