FEATURE PREVIEWS: COOLMORE STUD STAKES
COOLMORE STUD STAKES
Track: Flemington | Distance: 1200m | Type: 3 y/o Group 1 SW | Rail Position: True | Current Track Conditions: Good 4 | Predicted Track Conditions: Good 4 | Prizemoney: $2,000,000
G1 sprint for the 3yos won in recent years by the likes of In Secret, Home Affairs, Sunlight, Flying Artie, Brazen Beaue, Zoustar & Sepoy.
COOLMORE STUD STAKES HISTORY (PAST 13 YEARS)
- 1st up (2/14), 2nd up (1/21), 3rd up (4/39), 4th up (4/52), 5th up (1/39), 6th up+ (1/9)
- Days since last start 7-21 (4/117), 28-60 (9/57)
- Colts (8/128), Fillies (4/31), Geldings (1/15)
- Predicted PIR Pace/Handy (10/88), Midfield/Back (3/86)
- Jockey Rating 3+ (8/52)
- Trainer Rating 3+ (8/72)
- Jockey Same As Last Start (8/67)
- C Waller (5/16)
- Win Percentage 0-30 (1/80), 40+ (12/94)
- Last Start Favourite (8/51)
- Last Start SP $1-$7 (12/106), $8+ (1/68)
- Last Start G1/G2 (11/85), Other (2/89)
- 2nd Last Start Black Type (13/133), Other (0/41)
- Last Start Distance 1000-1100 (2/22), 1200-1400 (11/132), 1500-1600 (0/20)
- 2nd Last Start Distance 1000 (0/19), 1100-1200 (12/103), 1300-1600 (1/52)
- Last Start SW (9/86), WFA (2/16), HCP (1/10), SWP (1/62)
- Last Start NSW (9/63), VIC (4/109)
SPEED MAP
Only an average speed expected here, with Growing Empire able to lead. Yoshinobu, Lady Of Camelot & Gallant Son handy. Enriched, Switzerland & Traffic Warden forward of midfield. Stoli Bollo, Bittercreek, Gatsbys & Coleman back of midfield. First Settler, Bellatrix Star & Bodyguard out the back.
COOLMORE STUD STAKES: KEY RUNNERS
1. Golden Empire – Won the Listed Poseidon Stakes down the straight before 2nd beaten a nose in the G1 Manikato and 3rd beaten 1.3L in The Everest
2. Coleman – 2nd beaten a nose in the G1 Golden Slipper and 3rd in the G1 ATC Sires Produce as a 2yo. Ran 2nd to Switzerland in the G2 Roman Consul last start.
3. Traffic Warden – Ran 2nd beaten a nose in the ATC Sires Produce as a 2yo. Won the G2 Run To The Rose then 2nd beaten a nose in the G1 Golden Rose.
5. Switzerland – Won 3 in a row including the G2 Todman as a 2yo before unplaced in the Golden Slipper with excuses. Won the G2 Roman Consul last start by 1.8L. Trainer has a great record in the race.
6. First Settler – 3 wins and a 2nd in 4 starts. Only defeat was to Growing Empire. Has a strong straight track record including winning the G2 Danehill Stakes last start.
7. Bodyguard – Was a talented G3 winning 2yo. Only had the one run this prep. Wants a dry track and did trial very well at Randwick recently +6.2 winning by 7.3L under no pressure.
8. Gatsbys – Looks a rung below, but did run good closing sectionals in the G2 Roman Consul, and the trainer has a great record in the race.
10. Yoshinobu – Won 2 in a row at the provincials before sticking solidly for 3rd last start in the G2 Roman Consul.
11. Enriched – Ran a close 3rd beaten 0.8L in the G2 Danehill Stakes last start.
12. Gallant Son – Won debut at Sale in very quick time. Ran a good 2nd first up when on a strong speed, then 4th last start on a rain affected track. Dry will help here.
13. Lady Of Camelot – G1 Golden Slipper winner as a 2yo. 3rd in the G1 Moir and 4th in the G1 Everest this prep.
14. Bellatrix Star – Flying this prep with 3 black type wins in a row, one at Flemington, and the latest at G2 level.
DEAN EVANS’ TOP 4 SELECTIONS
5. Switzerland
3. Traffic Warden
1. Growing Empire
13. Lady Of Camelot
SUMMARY
Strong but open Coolmore Stud Stakes with plenty of chances. The top 4 selections are the class runners, but most of the field wouldn’t entirely shock. Rate Switzerland clear on top, with Traffic Warden the key danger.
Betting Strategy
BACK: 5. Switzerland (WIN) for 2 units
BACK: 3. Traffic Warden (WIN) for 1 unit
DEAN EVANS’ RESULTS
G1 BIG PRICED WINNERS (Betfair SP Price)
2023 Australian Derby: Major Beel $53.63
2020 Empire Rose Stakes: Shout The Bar $32.60
2020 Melbourne Cup: Twilight Payment $28.26
2022 Blue Diamond Stakes: Daumier $23
2022 William Reid Stakes: September Run $19.50
2021 Randwick Guineas: Lion’s Roar $18.95
2021 Coolmore Classic: Krone $15.50
2022 Australasian Oaks: Glint Of Hope $13.55
2023 TJ Smith Stakes: I Wish I Win $12.80
2023 Lightning Stakes: Coolangatta $12.69
2020 Metropolitan Handicap: Mirage Dancer $11.18
2022 Surround Stakes: Hinged $11.00
2020 Manikato Stakes: Hey Doc $10.32
2023 Blue Diamond Stakes: Little Brose $10.24
Coolmore Stud Stakes Tips & Predictions
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