Barbeque Man edges Curious Georgia in Birthday Cup Final
Barbeque Man produced a stunning late surge to claim victory in the 2025 GreyhoundsWA Birthday Cup at Mandurah, prevailing by half a head in a dramatic finish.
Clocking an impressive 22.21 seconds, the Paul Stuart-trained sprinter showcased his class, edging out Curious Georgia by 0.06 lengths in the final moments of the race.
2025 Birthday Cup final replay – Barbeque Man (22.21)
Breaking from box nine as the first reserve, Barbeque Man settled mid-field early as Curious Georgia and Sunset Nightjar set a cracking pace.
However, as the race unfolded, Barbeque Man displayed his trademark determination, railing strongly in the final strides to snatch the win at $9.50 odds with the leading bookmakers.
Curious Georgia, trained by Shayne Williams, ran valiantly to finish second, while Sunset Nightjar claimed third place after an excellent early run.
Aston Costello rounded out the top four in a competitive 400m feature.
This win adds another accolade to Barbeque Man’s impressive career, bringing his tally to 18 wins from 40 starts, with earnings now surpassing $200,000.
Known for his consistency and versatility across distances, the son of My Redeemer and Phosphenes continues to prove his credentials as one of Mandurah’s finest after cermenting his first Group win.
Birthday Cup 2025 Results – Mandruah
2025 Birthday Cup Final ResultsMandurah 400m Group 2 $60,000 to-the-winner Friday, January 10, 2025
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| 1st |
9 Barbeque Man
T: Paul StuartTime: 22.21Margin:
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| 2nd |
4 Curious Georgia
T: Shayne WilliamsTime: 22.22Margin: 0.06 Lengths
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| 3rd |
1 Sunset Nightjar
T: David HobbyTime: 22.24Margin: 0.19 Lengths
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| 4th |
3 Aston Costello
T: Kody CharlesTime: 22.27Margin: 0.69 Lengths
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8 Uncle Tommy
T: Steve WithersTime: 22.39Margin: 2.44 Lengths
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6th |
7 Wise Barra
T: Chris HalseTime: 22.53Margin: 4.44 Lengths
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5 Surf The Sun
T: Gary NelsonTime: 22.54Margin: 4.56 Lengths
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6 Sunset Mirage
T: David HobbyTime: 22.58Margin: 5.31 Lengths
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