Gr 1 – All Aged Stakes

Terrific renewal of this race. All with hopes. Ric Chapman unpacks all the runners.

1. Giga Kick (7)

J: R King T: C Douglas

Interesting to see how he handles this trip. He loves this track and races like he will charge home late. Looked awesome when 2nd this grade last start. In form and ready to pounce.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 1x542
Win $7.50 Place $2.45
  • Ready to Fire

2. Jimmysstar (12)

J: E Brown T: C Maher

Not been at his best this time up being about 2 lengths slower but he loves this track and trip. And is now 3rd up. On his day he is the best in this field so have in your numbers.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 11x75
Win $5.00 Place $1.90
  • Ready to Fire

3. Briasa (10)

J: Z Lloyd T: M, W & J Hawkes

May struggle at this level over this journey. Is also 3rd up which helps but not keen.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 89x48
Win $9.50 Place $2.90
  • Track Talent

4. Tom Kitten (9)

J: K Mcevoy T: Anthony & S Freedman

Beautifully placed, loves 1400m and looms large. Already won at the top level this campaign and just found the 2000m a smidgen too far last start. Freshened for this.

PB Rating 9.1
Last 5 3x117
Win $34.00 Place $8.00
  • In Form

5. Half Yours (5)

J: J Melham T: Tony & C Mcevoy

All eyes will be on him and I bet he runs home hard. Did win both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups last year. Place this journey.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 1411x
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

6. Pericles (1)

J: C Williams T: B Baker

Such a professional at this level and this journey appears to be his sweet spot. Rattled him for 5th last start in the Gr 1 Doncaster. Huge threat.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 2x135
Win $12.00 Place $3.50
  • In Form

7. Royal Patronage (6)

J: T Clark T: G Waterhouse & A Bott

Is the likely leader and on his day does take running down. This is his home track. Resumes here and may find the last 100m hard.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 0x50x
Win $31.00 Place $7.00
  • Place Performer

8. Angel Capital (4)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Three great runs since resuming all at this level latest when 2nd. Definitely has his foot on the till and will dash home late.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 2x432
Win $5.00 Place $1.95
  • Ready to Fire

9. Headley Grange (14)

J: A Hyeronimus T: J Pride

Strong handicap horse who may find the WFA scale a bit steep.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 0x457
Win $31.00 Place $7.00
  • Good on Soft

10. Kovalica (13)

J: S Clipperton T: C Waller

Solid Gr 1 level stayer getting ready for a Brisbane campaign. This will be too short.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 305x4
Win $151.00 Place $31.00
  • Good on Soft

11. Fangirl (8)

J: B Melham T: C Waller

Been off the scene for a long while following knee surgery. At her best she wins but significant to note that Jay Mac has chosen against riding her here first up. Market may reflect that. Place.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 4164x
Win $9.50 Place $2.90
  • Place Performer

12. Lazzura (3)

J: J Collett T: C Waller

Under rated honest Gr 1 winning mare. Gets back and runs on as she did to win easier race last start. Could sneak a place as she is in form and tough.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 55x21
Win $17.00 Place $4.40
  • Place Performer

13. Magic Time (11)

J: J Childs T: G Begg

Gr 1 winning mare who normally would rate highly but 2 runs this time in have been average and this is a strong field.

PB Rating 7.8
Last 5 02x97
Win $71.00 Place $16.00
  • Likes Dry Track

14. Beiwacht (2)

J: N Rawiller T: C Waller

Interesting runner. Not racing at his top but he has run the fastest 1400m out of all these stars. May take on Royal Patronage early ensuring a brutal tempo. Can he hang in though?

PB Rating 8
Last 5 4x826
Win $6.00 Place $2.20
  • Ready to Fire

First 4

1. Tom Kitten, 2. Jimmysstar, 3. Giga Kick, 4. Pericles

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