Fitzsimmons Racing Butters Up with Cup Win & Double
Sunday, 23 Nov 2025
Fitzsimmons Racing enjoyed another milestone afternoon at Tatura on Saturday, producing a brilliant race-to-race double, highlighted by the stable’s first Country Cup victory since returning to Australia.
Black Storm set the tone in the feature event, claiming the bet365 Tatura Cup (1450m) with an impressive first-up performance. Just one race later, Marty McFly kept the momentum rolling, surging home to secure back-to-back wins for both horse and stable.
Trainer Tim Fitzsimmons was full of praise for Black Storm’s return effort.
“I was really happy with Black Storm today. It was a terrific effort first-up over 1450 metres after a spell,” Tim said. “He’s a horse that continues to improve and I think he can now start working through his grades. It was a perfect ride from Teo [Nugent], and if he pulls up well, we’ll look at heading to the Werribee Cup in a couple of weeks.”
The victory was especially meaningful given the horse’s journey back from a long setback.
“It was fantastic to win our first Country Cup since returning to Australia,” Tim added. “This win is particularly rewarding for Peter Lee and the Buffalo Stables team. He’s a horse we brought back from Singapore who unfortunately suffered a foot injury over there that kept him off the scene for nearly ten months. We never got to see his full potential in Singapore, so it’s very satisfying to see him back performing well here. We’re really grateful for Peter’s ongoing loyalty and support.”
Marty McFly then kept the stable flag flying, producing a strong finish under Liam Riordan to land the final race of the day and register his second consecutive win since joining the stable.
“It’s great to get another win with Marty McFly,” Tim said. “He’s really come on since that Hamilton win and it’s pleasing to see him continue to progress. It’s also good to build some momentum for Donalds Racing too. Liam gave him a terrific ride, and the horse is just really happy within himself at the moment.”
As the double capped a standout afternoon for the stable and its ownership groups, both horses now look poised to continue rising through their grades, making it an exciting time ahead for Fitzsimmons Racing.
Black Storm set the tone in the feature event, claiming the bet365 Tatura Cup (1450m) with an impressive first-up performance. Just one race later, Marty McFly kept the momentum rolling, surging home to secure back-to-back wins for both horse and stable.
Trainer Tim Fitzsimmons was full of praise for Black Storm’s return effort.
“I was really happy with Black Storm today. It was a terrific effort first-up over 1450 metres after a spell,” Tim said. “He’s a horse that continues to improve and I think he can now start working through his grades. It was a perfect ride from Teo [Nugent], and if he pulls up well, we’ll look at heading to the Werribee Cup in a couple of weeks.”
The victory was especially meaningful given the horse’s journey back from a long setback.
“It was fantastic to win our first Country Cup since returning to Australia,” Tim added. “This win is particularly rewarding for Peter Lee and the Buffalo Stables team. He’s a horse we brought back from Singapore who unfortunately suffered a foot injury over there that kept him off the scene for nearly ten months. We never got to see his full potential in Singapore, so it’s very satisfying to see him back performing well here. We’re really grateful for Peter’s ongoing loyalty and support.”
Marty McFly then kept the stable flag flying, producing a strong finish under Liam Riordan to land the final race of the day and register his second consecutive win since joining the stable.
“It’s great to get another win with Marty McFly,” Tim said. “He’s really come on since that Hamilton win and it’s pleasing to see him continue to progress. It’s also good to build some momentum for Donalds Racing too. Liam gave him a terrific ride, and the horse is just really happy within himself at the moment.”
As the double capped a standout afternoon for the stable and its ownership groups, both horses now look poised to continue rising through their grades, making it an exciting time ahead for Fitzsimmons Racing.