Collingwood coach Craig McRae buzzing over Feroce’s 2025 Australian Guineas victory

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae added to his silverware collection on Saturday, becoming a Group 1-winning owner when Feroce roared to victory in the Australian Guineas.

Part-owner Craig McRae (left) and jockey Billy Egan celebrate Feroce’s Australian Guineas victory at Flemington. Picture: Scott Barbour / Racing Photos

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae added to his silverware collection on Saturday, becoming a Group 1-winning owner when Feroce roared to victory in the Australian Guineas.

The “buzzing” Brisbane Lions triple premiership great lauded an “amazing experience” trackside at Flemington.

“That’s an experience I haven’t been lucky enough to be involved in, an amazing experience, quite different to others I’ve had in my life and something I’ll never forget,” McRae said.

“When he hit that clock tower I thought he was going to win and I lost my way a bit, it was a great experience.”

Feroce, a $14 chance, defeated New Zealand raider Savaglee and Victoria Derby winner Goldrush Guru in the 1600m Group 1.

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McRae was overseas last year when the Dominic Sutton-trained Feroce placed second in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas.

“What an experience. An incredible experience,” a jubilant McRae said.

“I’ve been in a couple Group 1s (runners) but never won, that’s amazing.

“I saw it come out and thought we’re a big chance, I knew what it was capable of.

“Amazing, I’m still buzzing.”

"That's amazing, what a feeling. We're lucky enough John Kanga got us involved in this horse."

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Racing enthusiast McRae got into the ownership of Feroce through Melbourne Racing Club chairman and friend John Kanga.

“John Kanga lucky enough got us involved and we’re having a bit of fun with it now, second in the Caulfield Guineas and now it’s won the Australian Guineas,” McRae said.

“I got a couple shares in Dom’s horses, Khadime ran last night (second at The Valley) and then today, it’s been an incredible ride.

“He’s a great young trainer, amazing communicator and he’s certainly on the way up.”

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Feroce’s ownership also includes Western Bulldogs premiership player Tory Dickson.

Dickson has been fortunate to race multiple Group 1 winners including Merchant Navy and Feroce’s sire Super Seth.

Originally published as Collingwood coach Craig McRae buzzing over Feroce’s 2025 Australian Guineas victory