The 2025 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) produced a full week of intense action at Gillman in South Australia, as around 300 of the nation’s best young riders went bar-to-bar for coveted national titles.

Fans packed the venue to witness everything from commanding performances to final-moto thrillers, with all competitors putting on a brilliant display of racing through both qualifying and the finals.

Of the 12 championships on offer, Australians would claim 10 this year, while the New Zealand contingent captured two at the 27th running of the event.

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128-150cc 2T & 200-250cc 4T
The battle in the 128-150cc 2T & 200-250cc 4T 15yrs class had fans on the edge of their seats all week, as Quad Lock Honda’s Tomi Doble and New Zealand’s Hayden Draper took the fight right down to the wire.

In the opening two finals, Doble would cling to victory over Draper by less than one second in each encounter, while third in final number three to Draper’s P2 was enough to earn him a standout championship. In third position overall was BCP Factory Honda Junior Development Team’s Jack Burton, who claimed a stellar race three victory.

In the 128-150cc 2T & 200-250cc 4T 13-U15yrs division, GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing’s Heath Davy powered to the title, scoring 115pts, finishing ahead of KTM Junior Racing Team’s Kyle Harvey in P2, and GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing’s Jobe Dunne in third place.

100-150cc 2T & 200-250cc 4T Girls
New Zealand’s Karaitiana Horne was untouchable in the 100-150cc 2T & 200-250cc 4T Girls 13-U16 class, powering her way to a convincing five from five race wins across the finals to secure the title in what was a scintillating performance.

The battle for the two remaining placements on the podium was alive throughout the week, with BCP Factory Honda Junior Development Team’s Makayla Rimbas earning second position, and Raceline TDUB MX Store Development Program’s Addison Orr completing the podium in third.

85cc 2T & 150cc 4T (Standard & Big Wheel)
Another fast Kiwi claimed the 85cc 2T & 150cc 4T 12-U14yrs championship, with Connor Feather inching KTM Junior Racing Team’s Ollie Birkitt by a single point, as Feather’s 1-2-2 scorecard earned him 69pts, while Birkitt’s 4-1-1 finishes amounted to 68pts. Classified third, Queenslander Luis Cannon’s 3-3-4 results rewarded his consistency across the week.

In the older, 85cc 2T & 150cc 4T 14-U16yrs class, the quest for the title came down to the final race between Dylan Gromball and Tyson Williams, with one point separating the pair after the previous four finals. In the finale, Gromball would deliver a pivotal race win, while Williams finished in P7, netting Gromball the title while Williams earned second. A strong week for Josh McCloskey saw him capture a well-earned third.

85cc 2T & 150cc 4T Girls (All Wheels)
GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing’s Eliza Dennis continued her stretch of dominance over the 85cc 2T & 150cc 4T 12-U16yrs Girls field, achieving four from five race wins throughout the finals, with a measured P3 finish in the fifth race earning her this year’s championship over Aida Harris and Stephanie Turnbull, with a single point between the pair after close racing.

85cc 2T & 150cc 4T (Standard Wheel)
Although he didn’t qualify in the top 10, GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing’s Kye Sproule was there when it counted, showing up for the racing by earning the first two final victories in the 85cc 2T & 150cc 4T 9-U12yrs class. Third in the final race saw him finish first with 70 markers, leading Archie Black in second position, while Mason Ezergailis’ 2-5-1 scorecard sealed the Victorian third overall.

100-125cc 2T
Two race wins and a second place in the third final were enough for GASGAS Junior Racing Team’s Seth Thomas to deliver the 100-125cc 2T 13-U15yrs crown, with his 72pts triumphing over top qualifier Heath Davy’s (GYTR Yamaha Junior Racing) 69pt score as the duo were engaged in a battle for the duration of the week. Third position belonged to KTM Junior Racing Team’s Kyle Harvey, with his 3-4-3 edging out Birkitt’s 4-3-4 result.

In the 100-125cc 2T 15yrs class, Cooper Bowman’s 102pts triumphed over both Riley Burgess and KTM Junior Racing Team’s Cooper Ford – who both collected 100pts – with Burgess racing to four race wins after scoring no points in race one.

65cc 2T
Nate Forwood’s qualifying form would not ease as the finals approached, as the young rider again blazed to the opening race win by an 11.908s margin. Races two and three were also strong, as he captured both wins which earned him a perfect 75pts, and this year’s 65cc 2T 7-U10yrs class championship. Joe Thurlby was second after 2-2-3 scores, while Queensland’s Jake Knighton was third overall.

Mason Ezergailis was the rider to beat in the 65cc 2T 10-U12yrs age bracket, posting three victories and a perfect score to seal this year’s championship in a brilliant display of riding. A 2-2-2 score and 66pts for Ryder Madafiglio earned him second, as Kye Sproule was third.

50cc Auto
The competition was ultra-tight in the 50cc 6-U9yrs category, with multiple riders in the mix across the five final format, jostling for positions in aiming for the title. In the end, it was Malachi van Maanenberg who was crowned champion after delivering a clutch final race win, as he finished ahead of Ronrique Turnbull by 1pt. A fifth in race five was enough for Tyler Phillips to stand in the third and final position on the podium, with Oliver Thredgold tying with Phillips on 90pts.