Coal Crusher returns for The Hunter race at age 9
Coal Crusher, the only horse to win The Hunter race twice, has been nominated again at age 9.
Coal Crusher, a nine-year-old gelding trained by Joe Pride, has been entered for The Hunter at Newcastle this weekend. Coal Crusher is the sole horse ever to win the race twice, first breaking through in 2023.
With over 50 career starts and nearing $3 million in prizemoney, the veteran racer may be nearing the end of his career. No official retirement plans have been announced.
Pride has also nominated last year's runner-up Accredited and stablemate Kerguelen. The $1 million feature will attract seven nominations with a benchmark rating of 100 or higher, including Group 2 performer Pericles.
- 9 years old
- Age
- Over 50
- Career starts
- Nearing $3 million
- Prizemoney earned
- 1300 metres
- Race distance
Why it mattersCoal Crusher's potential return signals the continued value of veteran racehorses and gives racing fans a chance to see a proven champion defend his title again.
AustraliaNewcastle's racing community will be watching to see if the local favourite can claim a record third Hunter title and add to racing history in New South Wales.
