Anthony & Sam Freedman

Anthony and Sam Freedman operate one of Melbourne’s most prominent and successful racing stables, and the Freedman name carries immense weight in this industry. Based at Caulfield, Anthony has been training at the highest level for decades, with his son Sam bringing a fresh perspective to the partnership. The stable is known for producing tough, honest gallopers capable of competing in the biggest races on the Australian calendar — the kind of horses that give you a genuine run for your money every time they step onto the track.

The Freedman Dynasty

The Freedman family is genuine racing royalty in Australia. Anthony’s brother Lee Freedman is a Hall of Fame trainer who won five Melbourne Cups and trained champions including Makybe Diva and Doriemus. Anthony carved out his own distinguished path, training Group 1 winners across all major carnivals before formally partnering with Sam in 2019. The partnership has only strengthened the stable’s output — Sam’s energy and modern approach complementing Anthony’s vast experience and deep industry connections.

What you might not know about the Freedman stable is their particular talent for identifying value at the sales and developing horses through the grades. They’ve regularly turned modestly bred purchases into Group-level performers, which is an art form in itself. With over 45 Group 1 victories across Anthony’s career, the record speaks to sustained excellence over a very long period. The partnership’s results since formation have only accelerated the Group 1 count.

Trainer Profile

Caulfield Base

The stable’s position at Caulfield gives them direct access to one of Melbourne’s premier training facilities. The racecourse’s sand, synthetic, and turf training surfaces allow the Freedmans to tailor preparation for each individual horse — whether it’s a sprinter needing sharp speed work or a stayer building a fitness base for the Melbourne Cup carnival. The proximity to Caulfield racecourse, where the Caulfield Cup and Caulfield Guineas are run, provides a natural home-ground advantage that shouldn’t be underestimated.

NC — Staff sports writer, australiafootball.com