Without a Fight (horse)
| Without A Fight | |
|---|---|
 Racing Silks of Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum | |
| Sire | Teofilo |
| Dam | Khor Sheed |
| Damsire | Dubawi |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 29 January 2017 |
| Colour | Brown |
| Owner | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum |
| Trainer | Simon & Ed Crisford Sam & Anthony Freedman |
| Jockey | Mark Zahra |
| Record | 24: 11-3-5 |
| Earnings | A$9,741,620[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Godolphin Stakes (2021) John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes (2022) Grand Cup (2022) Caulfield Cup (2023) Melbourne Cup (2023) | |
| Last updated on 7 November 2023 | |
Without A Fight is a Thoroughbred racehorse. In 2023, he was the winner of the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double, ridden by Mark Zahra and trained by Sam and Anthony Freedman, becoming the first horse in 22 years to claim the Caulfield cup-Melbourne cup double.[2][3]
Racing career
| Placing | Date | Race | Track | Jockey | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | September 2021 | L - Godolphin Stakes[4] | Newmarket Racecourse | Andrea Atzeni | Without a Fight | Fox Tal | John Leeper |
| 1st | June 2022 | L - Grand Cup Stakes[5] | York Racecourse | Andrea Atzeni | Without a Fight | John Leeper | Euchen Glen |
| 1st | July 2022 | G3 - John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes[6] | York Racecourse | Andrea Atzeni | Without a Fight | John Leeper | Thunderous |
| 1st | May 2023 | G3 - Lord Mayor's Cup (BRC)[7] | Eagle Farm | Mark Zahra | Without a Fight | Luncies | Berdibek |
| 1st | October 2023 | G1 - Caulfield Cup | Caulfield | Mark Zahra | Without a Fight | West Wind Blows | Gold Trip |
| 1st | November 2023 | G1 - Melbourne Cup | Flemington | Mark Zahra | Without a Fight | Soulcombe | Sheraz |
| 3rd | November 2024 | G1 - Champions Stakes[8] | Flemington | Mark Zahra | Via Sistina | Atishu | Without a Fight |
References
- ^ "Without A Fight horse profile". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ McGarry, Andrew; Doyle, Michael (7 November 2023). "Without A Fight creates history with Melbourne Cup win". ABC News. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Melbourne Cup Results 2023 | Latest Winners & History". racenet.com.au. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Full Result 4.10 Newmarket | 24 September 2021 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 3.05 York | 11 June 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 2.20 York | 9 July 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 4.28 Eagle Farm (AUS) | 27 May 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/281022/via-sistina-notches-sixth-group-win-in-champions-stakes