James Ponsonby Racing

18/06/2025

We’re heading to the sunshine state this weekend ☀️

IT’S a week later than planned, but James Ponsonby is off to Brisbane again this weekend chasing another victory with Queensland specialist Philipsburg.

Saturday’s $250,000 Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) is the Race Club Limited trainer’s target with his seven-year-old gelding.

Ponsonby initially had last Saturday’s $400,000 Group 2 Brisbane Cup (3200m) at Eagle Farm – won by Sydney stayer Campaldino, who made it four wins on end – in mind, but a paddock mishap put paid to those thoughts. Read more 👇 📸 https://www.provincialracingnsw.com.au/post/ponsonby-ready-for-another-queensland-mission-with-gelding

03/06/2025

Keryn thinks that WILL TO EXCEL is up to another Jericho Cup but it is a while off. After considering retirement, Willys track work has been excellent and despite a high weight, he displayed yesterday that he’s still staying a trip. Thank you John Curtis for the write up.

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WILL To Excel has already contested three Jericho Cups and a Consolation of the marathon Warrnambool feature as well.And his Hawkesbury trainer James Ponsonby has another crack in mind with the “old boy” (he’s rising 10 years of age) later in the year following his victory under 61kg topweight...

02/06/2025

WINNER ~ WILL TO EXCEL

WARREN STAYERS HANDICAP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (2400 METRES)

The speed was on and a perfect ride by Jake Pracey-Holmes combined to give WILL TO EXCEL his 7th win and at the Randwick of the West nonetheless. Our first runner at Warren.

Congratulations to his owners, Mrs K L Ponsonby, Mr J Ingram, Mr J A Smart who receive something extra with the BOBS extra bonus. ❤️💛🐎

23/05/2025

We are so blessed with this and his ownership group. ❤️💛🐎

A $20,000 online purchase who won't go down in the annals of the all-time greats but has already earned more than $600,000 prizemoney just might be one of racing's best advertisements.

30/04/2025

PIZARRO is joining our stable. James has purchased this gelding for $20k and were expecting him to be here by Friday. ❤️💛🐎

23/04/2025

This is where we’ll be on ANZAC Day this year. DRUNKEN SAILOR had his first win at this track on this day last year! ❤️💛🐎

It's an ANZAC Day tradition at Bathurst, this Friday sees the running of the Soldier's Saddle and there's a field of 14 accepted. Here's the barrier draw. 👇

22/04/2025

It's wonderful to check in on our horses post-racing and see how they're thriving. WILINGA STIRLING didn't excel on the track, but he's found a new lease on life with Jane & Molly and even took part in the Quirindi One Day Event (Hunter Valley) 80cm class recently. ❤️💛🐎

21/04/2025

GOSFORD’S Saturday metropolitan stand-alone meeting is likely next for hat-trick seeker Philipsburg.Hawkesbury trainer James Ponsonby headed home last night after a Queensland family holiday, made so much more memorable by the gelding’s double act.Philipsburg ($4.20) followed up his win in a Ben...

19/04/2025

A win at Eagle Farm today for PHILIPSBURG secures wins at both Queensland Metropolitan tracks and puts him at two wins in a row. ❤️💛🐎

13/04/2025

Thank you for your time John Curtis. ❤️💛🐎

HOLIDAYS never seemed so good!It’s school vacation time in New South Wales, and Hawkesbury trainer James Ponsonby decided to head north with his family.Seven-year-old gelding Philipsburg went along for the ride – and provided Ponsonby with a Brisbane breakthrough at Doomben today.Ridden by the t...