FEATURE PREVIEWS: SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES

The Sir Rupert Clarkes Stakes is an open handicap horse race first run in 1951, in Melbourne Victoria. Caulfield Racecourse is the home for the event and has been won in recent years by horses such as Sierra Sue, Behemoth, Begood Toya Mother and Jungle Cat. You can find Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes tips on the Betfair Hub. Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes tips, preview, speed map, race analysis, and betting strategies will be online, courtesy of Betfair.

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Dean Evans

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SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES FEATURE PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | DEAN EVANS |

TRACK: Caulfield | DISTANCE: 1400m | RAIL POSITION: 6m | TRACK CONDITIONS: Good 4 | PRIZE MONEY: 1,000,000

RESULTS

Competitive G1 handicap usually with a capacity field, won in recent years by the likes of Magic Time, Toorak Toff, Rebel Dane, Stratum Star, Santa Ana Lane, Jungle Cat & Behemoth.

Dean Evans’ Betfair 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
2024 Manikato Stakes: Southport Tycoon $25.00
2022 Blue Diamond Stakes: Daumier $23.00
2022 William Reid Stakes: September Run $19.50
2024 Oakleigh Plate: Queman $19.15
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

HISTORICAL PROFILING (LAST 13 YEARS)

3yo (0/2), 4yo (7/59), 5yo (4/53), 6yo (1/46), 7yo (1/22), 8yo+ (0/16)
Barrier 1-4 (1/52), 5-8 (6/52), 9-12 (2/52), 13-18 (4/42)
Days Since Last Start: 7-8 (1/19), 14-15 (2/71), 21-22 (8/63), 28-29 (1/17), 30+ (1/26)
Gear Change (0/36)
1st up (1/20), 2nd up (2/62), 3rd up (7/72), 4th up (2/15), 5th up+ (1/29)
Gelding (5/117), Entires (6/49), Mares (2/30)
Last Start Race Class G1 (5/33), WFA (5/39)
Second Last Start Race Distance 1200 (11/73), Other (2/125)
SP1 (6/13)
CR1-3 (6/39), CR70+ (6/46), SR1-2 (6/26), IR1 (5/13),
Settled: 2nd-3rd (4), 7th-9th (7)
Betfair Exchange Rank: 1-5 (10), 8 (1)

TOP 3 SELECTIONS

3. Another Wil
1. Southport Tycoon
6.Climbing Star

KEY RUNNERS

1. Southport Tycoon – Won the G1 Manikato, 3rd in the G3 Lightning, then came from last and ran home well for 9th beaten 3.3L in the Golden Eagle. Rates highly

4. Another Wil – Has a very strong record over 1400m. Rates highly.

5. Gentleman Roy – Won the G2 PB Lawrence this prep over this track/distance.

6. Climbing Star – G1 Robert Sangster winner last prep. Hit the line well for 5th first up in the G1 Manikato, then ran home late for 9th in the G3 Lightning.

7. Jimmysstar – Consistent galloper who won at Listed level this track/distance two starts ago by 2.1L, then 2nd to Another Wil last start. Drawn wide.

8. Kimochi – Racing consistently this prep.

10. Charm Stone – Close 5th in the G1 Golden Rose last year. Had a yar off the scene and ran a solid 3rd at G3 level last start second up.

12. Roll On High – Multiple black type winner over 1400m. Ran 6th beaten 5.8L first up in the G2 Invitation.

15. War Machine – Ran 3rd beaten 0.8L in the G3 Silver Eagle then 8th beaten 3.1L in the Golden Eagle.

SPEED MAP

Above average speed expected here. Tuvalu, Gentleman Roy & Bufalo River likely to push forward on a strong speed from wide gates. War Machine, Run Harry Run, Another Wil & Kimochi to settle handy. Steparty settles midfield. Charm Stone, Jimmysstar & Climbing Star back of midfield. Chrysaor, Southport Tycoon, Bittercreek & Roll On High out the back.