Gr 1 – Champagne Stakes

Another big Gr 1 this time for the babies, it’s the Champagne Stakes. We preview every runner,

1. Campione D'Italia (4)

Best Bet
J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Superstar in the making . Won Gr 1 Sires’ last start against this grade over 1400m. Did it so professionally. Looks the winner.

PB Rating 9.6
Last 5 0141
Win $2.70 Place $1.35
  • In Form

2. Fireball (2)

J: T Clark T: C Waller

Racing well and what he has going for him is that he is extremely honest. Not far away in the Slipper after a torrid run and came hard when 3 Rd in the Gr 1 Sires’ last start. Has claims.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 11673
Win $6.00 Place $2.00
  • In Form

3. Zambales (3)

J: K Mcevoy T: Anthony & S Freedman

Tough young stayer in the making but still a maiden. Ran on for 5 h last start in the Sires’ and this trip suits.

PB Rating 8.6
Last 5 24295
Win $13.00 Place $3.20
  • Place Performer

4. Southend (5)

Best Value
J: D Gibbons T: G Ryan & S Alexiou

Fascinating type. Winner of only 2 starts to date and we do not know his ceiling yet. In the mud last start he stormed to victory in the Gr 3 Bailliue. Must have improved since big danger.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 11
Win $8.50 Place $2.50
  • Good on Soft

5. Diameter (8)

J: A Hyeronimus T: C Waller

Up in grade here following his impressive on pace win last week. Must be considered.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 x3481
Win $21.00 Place $5.00
  • In Form

6. Persian Wonder (11)

J: C Schofield T: D Payne

Improving all the time and he looks like this trip is no concern. Runs on honestly and hard as he did last start when 2nd in the Bailliue. Place show,.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 x6342
Win $21.00 Place $5.00
  • Ready to Fire

7. Don't Look Back (13)

J: E Brown T: P Perry

This is harder than recent racing. Has talent but this looks too tough.

PB Rating 7.3
Last 5 173
Win $126.00 Place $21.00
  • Likes Dry Track

8. Nomadic (9)

J: N Rawiller T: J Thompson

Showed promise last start when 3rd at his 3rd race start in stakes race. Still, this is harder.

PB Rating 7.3
Last 5 883
Win $34.00 Place $9.00
  • Good on Soft

9. Am I Dreaming (10)

J: J Melham T: J Pilkington

Has ability but past 2 starts have been poor. Not keen.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 105
Win $61.00 Place $12.00
  • Likes Dry Track

10. Miss Chanel (12)

J: R Bayliss T: G Waterhouse & A Bott

Could upset the party. Rattles home, is very tough, is on home track and looked solid this level when 2nd last start. Big danger.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 24322
Win $5.00 Place $1.85
  • In Form

11. Grinzinger Heart (7)

J: C Williams T: B Brisbourne

Started big odds and shocked everyone with her gutsy front running tactics to land the Gr 2 VRC Sires’ over 1400m. Probably tries same tactics here and may run boldly.

PB Rating 8.6
Last 5 41
Win $17.00 Place $4.00
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Salann (1)

J: J Collett T: B Brisbourne

Maiden but with a lot of talent. On the quick back up here after catching the eye when 2nd in the Fernhill behind Diameter last weekend. This is harder but is gifted.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 22
Win $17.00 Place $4.20
  • Ready to Fire

13. Sumac (6)

J: Z Lloyd T: Lee & C Curtis

Maiden filly who hasn’t shown enough yet.

PB Rating 5
Last 5 8358
Win $34.00 Place $7.00
  • Good on Soft

First 4

1. Campione D’italia, 2. Fireball, 3. Southend, 4. Miss Chanel

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.