A competitive lot of mares run in The Nivison run at Rosehill on Saturday.
Magic Time won much stronger events afterwards. Who takes the 2025 The Nivison (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday?
2025 THE NIVISON - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Nivison is a Group 3 race run under Set Weights and Penalty conditions for four year old and up mares at Rosehill conducted by the Australian Turf Club.
The Nivison is run over 1200m. It was first run in 1994 and was won by Aunty Mary.
The Nivison has been at Warwick Farm a couple of times but at Randwick for most editions. It is now at Rosehill.
It is named after the Nivison family. The race was run on City Tatt's day but was moved to Spring Champion day with the addition of The Invitation into the carnival. It is earlier now.
The Nivison was a Listed race from 1997 to 2012 then a Group 3 thereafter.
2023 winner Magic Time ended up with G1 wins in the Sir Rupert Clarke and the All Aged Stakes by the end of the season.
The 2007 race was not held due to the Equine Influenza break out.
The Nivison was worth $250,000 in 2025.
Notable winners of The Nivison include Olentia (2024), Magic Time (2023), Positive Peace (2020), Madam Rouge (2019), Avoid Lightning (2014), Balmont (2011), Madame Pedrille (2009), Besame Mucho (2004), Lucida (2003), Spinning Hill (2000), Razor Blade (1998), Amber (1996) and Aunty Mary (1994).
The 2024 Nivison was won by Olentia from Danny's St Darci and Royal Merchant.
