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Attrition wins $2 million Hill Stakes, giving Jamie Mott first Sydney victory

Victorian jockey makes breakthrough at Rosehill after nearly 23 years and just 11 prior rides in Sydney

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Jamie Mott rode Attrition to a half-neck victory in the $2 million Hill Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday, securing his first career win in Sydney. Mott was vindicated after backing the Mitch Freedman-trained seven-year-old to beat race favourite Lindermann.

Victorian jockey Jamie Mott celebrated his first Sydney win on Saturday, guiding Attrition to a half-neck victory over Lindermann in the $2 million Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill.

Mott, who had only 11 rides in Sydney across almost 23 years in the saddle before the race, partnered Attrition for just the second time. The horse had finished third as a $100 shot in the Underwood Stakes last start on debut for Mott.

Lindermann, who finished last in the Underwood, started the $1.70 favourite for the Hill Stakes. The horse won the same race ahead of 2024 winner Attrition last year. Nash Rawiller controlled the race from the front on Lindermann before Mott and Attrition ($6) wore them down late for the narrow victory. Eliyass finished third.

"You may as well do it in the big ones," Mott said of scoring his first Sydney win. "I'd love to come up more often, if the opportunities are there, I'd definitely be happy to jump on a plane. But it was a great result for Mitch and his team, and obviously myself, too."

The win delivered a rich breakthrough for the Victorian jockey, who had been confident Attrition had the upper hand on Lindermann after their most recent clash.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • Jamie Mott's first Sydney win after a long career underscores the difficulty of interstate racing success for Victorian jockeys.
  • The result reshapes the spring carnival outlook for both Attrition and Lindermann, two horses with Group 1 ambitions.
  • A $2 million prize adds significant weight to the victory, boosting the profile of trainer Mitch Freedman's stable.

Background

Jamie Mott is a Victorian-based jockey who had rarely ridden in Sydney, with only 11 starts in the city across nearly 23 years. Attrition, a seven-year-old gelding trained by Mitch Freedman, had finished third in the Underwood Stakes at his previous start. Lindermann beat Attrition in the 2025 Hill Stakes and started as a short-priced favourite on Saturday, but Mott believed the recent form told a different story.

Key Perspectives

Jamie Mott (jockey): Achieved a career milestone with his first Sydney win, validating confidence in Attrition's chances. Expressed willingness to ride in Sydney more often if opportunities arise. Mitch Freedman (trainer): The victory provides a major result for his stable and confirms Attrition's competitiveness at the highest level in Sydney. Lindermann's connections: The well-backed favourite was narrowly denied by the horse he beat last year, suggesting the form between the two remains close.

What to Watch

  • Likelihood of Mott continuing to accept Sydney rides, which could shift booking patterns.
  • Future race targets for Attrition and Lindermann, potentially the Cox Plate or Melbourne Cup.
  • The betting market reaction to the form reversal in upcoming Group 1 races this spring.

Sources

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