THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAKES
Results
MADAME POMMERY (1) arguably should've won the G2 Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield last start with nowhere to go from the inside gate. She's drawn right out this time so will get a long way back but rates highly at her best and with the right back to follow she can finish over the top. SKEW WIFF (2) was even in the Tristarc at $3.50. Jury out on her New Zealand form but she can no doubt improve. KAZOU (14) held off a very smart filly first up at Randwick and looks more than capable of measuring up to this class. Drawn ideally, she'll be very hard to get past. LA DANSEUSE ROUGE (8) is unproven at 1400m but comes through a good race and must be respected. CARDIGAN QUEEN (9) should appreciate the rise in trip now and could be a bit underrated.
Visit TAB.COM.AUMADAME POMMERY (1) arguably should've won the G2 Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield last start with nowhere to go from the inside gate. She's drawn right out this time so will get a long way back but rates highly at her best and with the right back to follow she can finish over the top. SKEW WIFF (2) was even in the Tristarc at $3.50. Jury out on her New Zealand form but she can no doubt improve. KAZOU (14) held off a very smart filly first up at Randwick and looks more than capable of measuring up to this class. Drawn ideally, she'll be very hard to get past. LA DANSEUSE ROUGE (8) is unproven at 1400m but comes through a good race and must be respected. CARDIGAN QUEEN (9) should appreciate the rise in trip now and could be a bit underrated.
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Thousand Guineas winner. Most recently 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that second last of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on September 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rediener carrying 51.5kg at $41. Unlucky last time, will be hard to hold out.
Tarzino Trophy winner. Useful type. Most recently 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; won by a head at Hastings G1 Tarzino Trpy September 9 over 1400m in soft going defeating Dragon Leap carrying 57kg at $10.40. Just even last start but has talent and can improve sharply.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison on October 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Magic Time with 58kg at $19. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 57.5kg at $12. Can be thereabouts.
Group 2 winner. Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop April 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind As Time Goes By carrying 59kg at $9. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the G3 Vanity February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wollombi with 58.5kg at $26. Hard to have.
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lafargue with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Magnum Bullet carrying 57.5kg at $9. Others offer greater appeal.
Group 3 winner. Useful type. At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 57kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 14 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie on September 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Banana Queen carrying 57kg at $3. No surprise if she was in the finish.
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind She Dances carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 31 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Garrison carrying 55kg at $5.50. Happy to risk.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind She Dances carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 23 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Cardigan Queen carrying 57kg at $13. Untested this trip but is going well enough to win.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful mare. Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind She Dances with 56kg at $17. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Mares-Swp September 23 over 1200m defeating Seradess carrying 55kg at $26. Should be suited to this trip now and rates as a key chance.
Group 3 placegetter. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track in the G2 Blazer on October 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Life Lessons carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cardigan Queen carrying 56kg at $12. Likely to struggle.
Group 2 placegetter. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Mile Qlty June 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Character with 54kg at $7. First up last campaign third in a small field at Rosehill Bm88 March 11 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Maotai with 57kg at $3.30. Might need the run.
Group 2 placegetter. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 21 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Buffalo River carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Blazer on October 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Life Lessons carrying 55kg at $41. Good last time, should be thereabouts.
Group 3 placegetter. Last start 12th of 15 at Randwick Bm88 on October 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Much Much Better carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie on September 15 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Banana Queen carrying 55kg at $8.50. Will be winding up strongly.
Second-up. First-up after five months won by a nose at Randwick F&M Bm78 October 21 over 1200m defeating Commemorative with 59.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Canterbury F&M Bm72 February 24 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ithadtobezou carrying 58kg at $1.80. Beat a smart filly last time and will take plenty of beating now.
Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 55kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison on October 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Magic Time carrying 54kg at $26. Racing well and should be right in the finish again.
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Randwick Bm94 June 10 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Lady Of Luxury with 54.5kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Rosehill F&M Bm78 April 29 over 1300m in the wet defeating Demiana carrying 56.5kg at $19. May need this run.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cardigan Queen with 56kg at $61. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on October 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Starianne with 60.5kg at $3.80. Fully tested under these conditions.
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track in the G1 Vrc Oaks November 3 over 2500m, 7 len behind She's Extreme carrying 56kg at $9.50. On debut third of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 14 2022 over 1300m, soft track; a long neck behind Tajneed carrying 57kg at $6.50. Others make more appeal.
Group 2 placegetter. Last start 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Wishlor Lass with 56kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on August 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Beour Bay carrying 57kg at $7. Would need to improve.
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm70 on October 29 over 1200m, long-neck behind Masterful with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind She Dances with 56kg at $41. Wide draw too testing.
