Aaron Bullock Targets Winning Streak at Muswellbrook After 100-Winner Milestone

Aaron Bullock, a national title-winning jockey, has recorded 100 winners in New South Wales for the current campaign. Bullock is scheduled to ride five horses at Muswellbrook, including first-starter Valedor, as he seeks to maintain his position at the top of the statewide premiership, according to Racing NSW.

What horses is Aaron Bullock riding at Muswellbrook?

Bullock has a five-ride book across the eight-race card at Muswellbrook. His engagements span maiden plates and benchmark handicaps, featuring a mix of debutants and experienced gallopers.

• Valedor: A three-year-old gelding by Street Boss out of Earth Angel. Bullock rides the first-starter in the Horsepower Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1280m) for co-trainers Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich. The horse won its most recent barrier trial at Scone on July 1.
• Nielsen Park: Competing in the Membership Open Now 3YO&Up Maiden Plate (1000m). Trained by Mack Griffith, the horse starts from barrier one.
• Condone: Entering the Bengalla Cup Sun 26 July Benchmark 66 Handicap (1280m) for trainer Mack Griffith. Condone previously won a Warwick Farm Super 3YO Maiden two starts ago.
• Dark Justice: Riding for leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees in the TAB Class 1 & Maiden Plate (1750m). Dark Justice finished third in its previous start at Muswellbrook.
• Supido Star: Competing in the TAB Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap (1000m) for trainer Todd Howlett. Bullock is attempting to secure back-to-back wins on the filly.

How has Aaron Bullock’s current season performed?

Bullock has established himself as a dominant force in the NSW country circuit, recently surpassing the century mark for winners this season. This performance aligns with his history of high-level success, including winning a national title during the 2022-23 racing season. His current form is characterized by strong partnerships with both regional and metropolitan-based trainers.

The ability to maintain a high win rate across varying distances—from the 1000m sprints of Supido Star to the 1750m stayers’ trip of Dark Justice—demonstrates the versatility that contributed to his national title. According to Racing NSW, Bullock remains a regular fixture at the top of the statewide premiership.

Who are the key trainers partnering with Bullock?

Bullock’s book at Muswellbrook highlights his reach across several prominent training operations. He continues a productive relationship with Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich, for whom he recently piloted Cormier to a second-place finish in the Group 1 JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm.

He also links with Kris Lees, one of the region’s leading trainers, and Mack Griffith. The rides on Nielsen Park and Condone mark the first starts for these horses under Griffith’s care; Nielsen Park was previously prepared by Anthony and Sam Freedman, while Condone was handled by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.

Comparison of Recent Form and Pedigree