FEATURE PREVIEWS: VERRY ELLEEGANT STAKES

Group 1 | No class restriction, Standard Weight for Age, Three-Years-Old and Upwards | $1,000,000 | Rail: True | Track Conditions: Good 4

Back to Randwick with the rail in the True position. Hot weather leading in and it depends on how much they water the track. Often with this rail position it can be harder to lead.

Formerly the Chipping Norton, the Group 1 over the mile at the start of the Sydney Autumn Carnival was renamed the Verry Elleegant Stakes in 2024 after the 11 time Group 1 winner and two time winner of this very race. Winx won this race four times between 2016 to 2019, before Verry Elleegant won in 2021 and 2022.

Historical Profiling (last 12 years)

1st up (2/36), 2nd up (8/70), 3rd up (2/15)

Average Prizemoney $300K+ (5/6)

SP Rank 1 (10), 2 (2)

Think It Over has been a regular feature in this race over the years, but last year’s victory at $11.97 was a terrific result for Betfair punters. The post commission price blew away the best tote by 26.7%.

Anamoe brained them at the short odds in 2023, with the champ Verry Elleegant herself winning the previous two in 2021 and 2022, with the former coming at a 4.5% edge post commission.

Well who leads here? Will it be LINDERMANN at a walk again like the lead up? He went 9.6 lengths slower than class benchmark to the 600m last time and had every chance to run a good race which he did. GOLDEN PATH will be handy again. Slow tempo expected in a typical uncompetitive Sydney early season feature.

Waller ran the trifecta in the lead up with #9 FANGIRL beating #5 LINDERMANN and #8 VIA SISTINA in the Group 2 Apollo. The latter was well fancied in betting, starting favourite but was just outsprinted by #9 FANGIRL who had momentum at the right time. The race was run at a very slow tempo, some 9.6 lengths slower than class benchmark. The late sectionals showed as much with #8 VIA SISTINA running her final 200m in 10.94, the fastest of the race and the 4^th fastest of the meeting. With the SP anchor, rising to 1600m, and with James McDonald jumping on, #8 VIA SISTINA will no doubt be short odds and does look the horse to beat. 4^th in that race was #1 CEUWOLF who was not there to win and no doubt had huge improvement. #9 VIA SISTINA was going a little better than him on the line but he will have taken huge improvement from the run.

1. Ceolwulf – Star galloper. Will have taken a huge amount of benefit from the first-up run. Major player.

8. Via Sistina – Have her on top and it is hard not to be with her. We know how good she is but it is just about price. Slow, sit sprint race may not suit her but up to a mile does. Very good late in lead up. James McDonald on, SP anchor. Second up last campaign was a very plain run and her failure which is hard to get out of your mind from this stable. On top but all about price.

9. Fangirl – Winner of the lead up. Hard to knock. Firm track suits. She has a dynamic turn of foot and if it is a sit sprint it helps her chances.

8. Via Sistina
1. Ceolwulf
9. Fangirl
5. Lindermann

All about price for #8 VIA SISTINA. Not overly keen to jump in at odds on but suspect we will get better than that Betfair late.

Big G1 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 $23.00

2024 Oakleigh Plate: Queman $19.15

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

The Verry Elleegant is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years and older, held annually at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. Previously known as the Chipping Norton Stakes, it has a rich history dating back to 1959 and is considered one of the premier races in the country, attracting some of the best horses and jockeys from around the world.

Over the years, the Verry Elleegant Stakes has been won by some of the most famous Thoroughbreds in the racing world. Some of the most notable horses to have won the race include Racing To Win, Northerly, Sunline, and Might And Power. These horses have become legends in the racing world, and their victories will be remembered for generations to come.

In addition to the great horses that have won the race, it has also been won by some of the most famous trainers in the racing world. Trainers such as Bart Cummings, Chris Waller, Gai Waterhouse, and Lee Freedman have all had horses win the prestigious race. These trainers are known for their ability to get the best out of their horses, and their victories are a testament to their skill and expertise.

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