{"id":15898,"date":"2025-03-31T09:38:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T22:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stawellgift.com\/wp\/?p=15898"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T03:25:26","slug":"south-australian-sprinters-set-for-stawell-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stawellgift.com\/wp\/2025\/03\/south-australian-sprinters-set-for-stawell-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"South Australian sprinters set for Stawell showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four of South Australia’s top pro sprinters are gearing up for the 2025 Powercor Stawell Gift, with strong form and recent victories marking them ones to watch. Representing coach Paul Young\u2019s Young Guns Track Squad (YGTS), <\/span>Michael Moschou, John Evans, Jesse Cordoma<\/b>, and <\/span>Corey Baker <\/b>have each secured key wins leading into the biggest event on the professional running calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

With impressive performances across the Victorian pro circuit, according to coach \u201cYoungy,\u201d the four athletes have earned competitive handicaps that could give them an edge at Central Park. <\/span><\/p>\n

Michael, who took out the Mortlake Gift in 12.59 seconds off 3.25m, should start Stawell off 4.00m.  John, the Terang Gift winner with a time of 12.43 seconds off 9.00m, should hold one of the biggest marks in the field at 9.75m. Jesse\u2019s narrow victory at Rye in 12.15 seconds off 8.25m has him likely set at 8.75m, while Corey, after winning Wangaratta in 12.31 seconds off 9.25m, when the handicaps are announced should line up with a 9.50m mark.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul Young, who will also be celebrating 40 years since his own Stawell Gift triumph, is in the enviable position of having four athletes who potentially could final this year. Reflecting on the team\u2019s chances, Youngy quipped, \u201cGout should run very well, but hopefully, he can\u2019t catch at least one of them!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

20-year-old teaching student <\/span>Michael Moschou<\/b> says his season has been \u2018filled with ups and downs\u2019 as the breakthrough Mortlake Gift win and several PB\u2019s were hampered by a torn hamstring for the third consecutive season. <\/span><\/p>\n

This will be Michael\u2019s 3<\/span>rd<\/span> time competing at Stawell. \u201cI\u2019m mostly looking forward to <\/span>the amazing competition with some of Australia’s fastest runners set to hit the start line. Stawell has such a rich history making it Australia\u2019s most prestigious pro race. I can\u2019t put into words what winning the Stawell Gift would mean. For me, making the final to complete a hat-trick of major Gift finals including the Bay Sheffield and Burnie Gift would be a big achievement and something I\u2019d be beyond proud of.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always hard to gauge your own chances, especially being a backmarker myself. It will be a huge task and I will do the best I possibly can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

John Evans<\/b>, a teacher at Blackwood High School in Adelaide, is also enjoying a standout season despite some injuries, particularly with his win at Terang and a 70m win in Geelong and a 70m 3<\/span>rd<\/span> place at the Bay Sheffield. A regular at Stawell (\u20185 or 6 times I think\u2019), his best result was in the Jack Donaldson 200m. \u201cI felt honoured to make the final and represent the red, finishing 5<\/span>th<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The 28-year-old loves the camaraderie of pro running and travelling to compete in regional Gifts. \u201cIt\u2019s the competition and the friendships that I enjoy most. I like making trips to Victoria as the league is extremely friendly and I\u2019ve made some good friends whilst competing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

John understands the level of talent that Stawell attracts each year. \u201cThe Stawell Gift has such a deep history, and the competition is always incredibly high. Athletes from across Australia come here to test themselves against the best. Winning would be unbelievable. As for my chances, it\u2019s tough to say – pro running is unpredictable – but I\u2019ve put a lot of work in and making the final alone would make this season a success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

John credits coach Paul Young with giving everything to the sport and his squad. \u201cYoungy is a fantastic coach and mentor and having someone who has won the Stawell Gift before is invaluable. Everything I\u2019ve done comes from his expertise and training. I would also like to give a huge shout out to Corey (Baker) who has also been my physio this year and helped to get me right at the right times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesse Cordoma<\/b> said he had a slow start to the season but found his form at the right time to take out the Rye Gift. \u201cThat win was a huge moment but unfortunately came at a cost with a slight PCL tear from the dip and fall on the line.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSince then, it\u2019s been a bit of a balancing act between recovery and regaining form, but I\u2019m feeling strong as we head toward Stawell. Our squad has also had such an incredible year. Winning one Gift race in a VAL season is tough enough, but to have four wins from an interstate stable is probably unheard of. It\u2019s been so special to be part of a team achieving that kind of success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesse loves the tradition around the Stawell Gift. \u201cThe history, the atmosphere, the prestige, it\u2019s iconic. Growing up in the sport, it\u2019s always been a dream of mine to make a Stawell final, and to win it one day would be the ultimate achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I\u2019m looking forward to most is just being part of it again. The crowd, the track, the energy, it all comes together to create something special. It\u2019s where every pro runner wants to be at their best.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s so much talent out there, but I believe I\u2019m in with a chance. I\u2019ve put in the work, and I\u2019m feeling good heading into the weekend, so now it\u2019s just about executing when it counts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outside athletics, Jesse is an engineer who has set up a business developing the \u2018world\u2019s first multi-capsule cocktail maker.\u2019 He explained further: \u201cThink of it as the Nespresso of cocktails, we\u2019re aiming to launch by the end of the year so watch this space!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>Corey Baker<\/b>, the journey to Stawell has been one of resilience. \u201cThis season has been a roller coaster of ups and downs,\u201d he said. \u201cObjectively, it has been my most successful season, but also my most injury afflicted. I\u2019ve dealt with illnesses, a grumpy foot injury, and ongoing lower back issues. It\u2019s been about managing my body and finding the right races.\u201d Corey works as a physiotherapist, using his knowledge to navigate his own injuries and support other athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the setbacks, Corey\u2019s win at Wangaratta stands out as a career highlight. \u201cWinning the Wangaratta Gift is my most cherished victory. I\u2019ve won a Burnie 70m sash and the Loxton Gift in the past, but this was different. It was the result of years of racing, traveling, training, and rehab. That\u2019s why the emotion came out when I was declared the winner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Corey recognises and appreciates why Stawell is special. \u201cThe Stawell Gift is simply iconic; a foot race that has stood the test of time having been run for years with its rich history and the recognized prestige of the event. Walking onto the track at Stawell you can feel the energy and awe and I cannot wait to experience that thrill again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

His return to the sport in 2019\/2020 after a break came with clear goals. \u201cI wanted to prove to myself that I was always capable of making a final at one of the Big Three races – Stawell, Bay Sheffield, or Burnie. I\u2019m determined to finish on a high. I\u2019ve worked hard, I\u2019m in great form, and I believe my chances at Stawell are as strong as anyone\u2019s. If I didn\u2019t back myself, I may as well hand the sash over now,\u201d Corey laughed.<\/span><\/p>\n

On race day, he\u2019ll be easy to spot. \u201cI wear eye shadow and makeup not just to stand out in photos, but to represent the LGBTQIA+ community. I\u2019ve faced personal and mental health struggles in the past and come through stronger. Representation matters, and every time I find success on the track, it\u2019s a love letter to my fellow queers who are struggling or have struggled. You are loved, you are valued, and you are not alone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy<\/b><\/p>\n

When asked about running against the likes of Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, the YGTS athletes are nervously excited. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cKennedy and Gout will be hard to beat so there should be some good racing,\u201d said John. \u201cPretty scary to be honest, they both have been running extremely well so it\u2019s going to be intense trying to hold them off for as long as I can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely terrified! Gout\u2019s a superstar!\u201d said Jesse. \u201cIt would be incredible to see him race in person, and honestly, an absolute honour to line up alongside him. I wish him all the best at Stawell and for his super bright future. I also really hope he continues to run at the Stawell Gift beyond this year. He just brings so much excitement to the sport!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGout Gout is such an extraordinary talent and a gift to Australian sprinting. The palpable excitement you feel watching him run is felt across the world. I will likely never race him at track\/nationals level, so I will definitely relish the opportunity to run against him and attempt to hold off the fast finishing teen at Central Park,\u201d enthused Corey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael added: \u201cI think it\u2019s amazing for the sport and exposure he\u2019s going to bring to Central Park. Knowing I\u2019ll be starting in front of him is a relief and will be a bonus if I can beat him to the line, but if not, I\u2019ll be gracious in defeat to one of Australia\u2019s all-time athletes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The four athletes share a special bond. \u201cPro running, and athletics in general, is a brutally tough sport, but I love it and I owe this to Paul Young and the support of the YGTS group,\u201d said Jesse. \u201cThey are my best friends. I truly owe so much of my past and future success to them. I\u2019m so grateful to be part of such an awesome, tight-knit team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeing there when Michael, John and Jesse won their VAL gift sashes has been a huge highlight,\u201d added Corey.  \u201cI have travelled with these boys all over the country for years and years and to see all of us collect a VAL sash in the same season is so special,\u201d he said. \u201cI am incredibly biased and want\/hope all four of us make the final and for one of us to win the Stawell Gift. That would be the cherry on top of an incredible season; it will be tough to achieve but it\u2019s not impossible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What started as a joke at the start of the season became \u201cThe Prophecy\u201d when Michael, John, Jesse and Corey each won lifts for Stawell and the reality was that one of them really could make history in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the Easter long weekend approaches, these four South Australian sprinters are primed for their biggest challenge yet. With a strong coach behind them and the motivation of past victories, they are ready to make their mark at the historic Stawell Gift. The stage is set for an exciting showdown, and with the form they\u2019ve shown this season, South Australia could well have its next Powercor Stawell Gift champion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Images: main – Paul Young with the full YGTS team;  John Evans (credit Neil Jameson); Jesse Cordoma; Jesse and Corey Baker, Michael Moschou <\/p>\n

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