Sydney’s feature race on Saturday is the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm racecourse in which fourteen runners will take the field. Manighar and Shoot Out are the current equal favourites for the race with both runners at $4.80 in the market but i expect Shoot Out to shorten whilst Manighar is likely to drift in betting. Apart from the favourites there is some very good value amongst runners in the field. View our Chipping Norton Stakes 2013 runner by runner preview including tips and odds.
1. Manighar Preview:
Manighar will be having his first up run in the Chipping Norton Stakes where he looks hard to beat and bookmakers agree keeping him very safe around the $4.80 mark. He has to carry 59kg and will jump from barrier 14 which is a bit of a worry and depending how he has come back this preparation he may be a bit vulnerable first up but will still go close.
Trainer: P G Moody
Jockey: J Parr
Breeding: Linamix x Mintly Fresh
Prize money earned: $3565918
Form at 1600m: 2:1,1,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $4.80
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 14
Weight to be carried: 59kg
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2. King Mufhasa Preview:
King Mufhasa has had two runs this preparation both in Group 1 company with his last start being in the Futurity Stakes where he ran third to All Too Hard. He is currently a $12 chance for the Chipping Norton Stakes and looks to be in with a good place chance although im not sure he will be able to win the race.
Trainer: B J Wallace
Jockey: J R Collett
Breeding: Pentire x Sheila Cheval
Prize money earned: $2761735
Form at 1600m: 17:6,3,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $11.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 13
Weight to be carried: 59kg
3. Shoot Out Preview:
Shoot Out won this race last year and will most likely start favourite in this years edition with him sharing favouritism with Manighar at the moment. Shoot Out was a late scratching in the Apollo Stakes due to the track conditions and was saved for a first up run in this race and should be very hard to beat.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: J Bowman
Breeding: High Chaparral x Pentamerous
Prize money earned: $2963950
Form at 1600m: 7:3,1,1
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $4.80
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 2
Weight to be carried: 59kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON SHOOT OUT – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
4. Danleigh Preview:
Danleigh is a true Weight For Age galloper and he can never be written off in a race. His run last start in the Apollo Stakes was good and he should improve heading into Saturdays race where he is a $13 chance which looks good value for an each way bet.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: J A Cassidy
Breeding: Mujahid x Graceful Lily
Prize money earned: $2477295
Form at 1600m: 16:2,2,2
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $13.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 9
Weight to be carried: 59kg
5. Albert The Fat Preview:
Albert The Fat has been disappointing in his two runs this preparation and the competition here is harder. He has shown that he has the quality to win a Group 1 race although his form says he isnt at his best he will start around $41 and im happy to leave him out.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: B Avdulla
Breeding: Magic Albert x Alemar
Prize money earned: $1304025
Form at 1600m: 3:1,0,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $34.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 12
Weight to be carried: 59kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON ALBERT THE FAT – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
6. Glencadam Gold Preview:
Glencadam Gold starts as favourite in the Apollo Stakes last start but never fired a shot on the heavy ground. As i have with all horses coming out of that race put a line through the run and he is much better on top of the ground and looks well placed in this field. Currently a $15 chance and looks a good each way bet.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: Ms K O’Hara
Breeding: Refuse To Bend x Sandrella
Prize money earned: $599028
Form at 1600m: 1:1,0,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $15.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 11
Weight to be carried: 59kg
7. Laser Hawk Preview:
Laser Hawk was disappointing in the Apollo Stakes where he finished eighth although im happy to put a line through that run due to the weather conditions on the day. He is much better on top of the ground and should bounce back on Saturday where he looks a good each way bet at $10.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: N Rawiller
Breeding: Artie Schiller x High Heels
Prize money earned: $571600
Form at 1600m: 2:1,0,1
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $9.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 5
Weight to be carried: 59kg
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8. Kellini Preview:
Kelinni was well backed in the Apollo Stakes last start but didn’t get the job done for punters where he finished fifth. Has opened and has been solid at $26 in betting for the Chipping Norton Stakes and looks to be a good each way bet and will be better on top of the ground.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: C W Brown
Breeding: Refuse To Bend x Orinoco
Prize money earned: $769502
Form at 1600m: 2:0,0,1
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $26.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 10
Weight to be carried: 59kg
9. Gatewood Preview:
Gatewood won the Geelong Cup last year but missed a start in the Melbourne Cup. He ran sixth in the Lexus Stakes which wasnt a bad run but didnt live up to the hype he had around him. Had a run in the Apollo Stakes where he ran sixth and is currently a $34 chance on Saturday which i think is fantastic value for a horse who has won both of his second up starts.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: G Schofield
Breeding: Galileo x Felicity
Prize money earned: $388569
Form at 1600m: Untried at this distance
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $34.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 3
Weight to be carried: 59kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON GATEWOOD – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
10. Alma’s Fury Preview:
Alma’s Fury won the Apollo Stakes last start but got a lot of favours with the weather. Goes into the Chipping Norton as a $26 chance and i doubt he will be able to replicate his winning run and should finish in the second half of the field against this competition.
Trainer: Paul Murray
Jockey: B Shinn
Breeding: Refuse To Bend x Dance Attendance
Prize money earned: $518705
Form at 1600m: 10:1,2,2
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $26.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 6
Weight to be carried: 59kg
11. Monton Preview:
Monton will go into the Chipping Norton Stakes as a long shot in betting after a very disappointing run in the Apollo Stakes when finishing eleventh. Happy to put a line through that run although i still think he is outclassed in the race.
Trainer: R J Quinton
Jockey: C Reith
Breeding: Catbird x Dynamic Flyer
Prize money earned: $527710
Form at 1600m: 5:1,0,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $51.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 4
Weight to be carried: 59kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON MONTON – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
12. Havana Rey Preview:
Havana Rey has been in great form his last two starts in which he has won both. Steps up a lot in class on Saturday where he meets some very good gallopers and looks to be out of his depth although a placing may be achievable if he continues his impressive form.
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Jockey: P Robl
Breeding: King Cugat x Dydeedoe
Prize money earned: $422430
Form at 1600m: 5:4,0,0
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $15.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 7
Weight to be carried: 59kg
13. Silent Achiever Preview:
Silent Achiever carried 61kg in a handicap race in NZ first up this preparation before making the trip to Australia for the autumn. She is currently a $6.50 chance for the Chipping Norton Stakes and deserves to be one of the favourites in the race having won the Group 2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley last year. Carries 57kg on Saturday and should be hitting the line strong late.
Trainer: R A James
Jockey: J B Mc Donald
Breeding: O’Reilly x Winning Spree
Prize money earned: $689050
Form at 1600m: 3:2,0,1
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $6.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 1
Weight to be carried: 57kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON SILENT ACHIEVER – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
15. Tougher Than Ever Preview:
Tougher Than Ever has been well backed in his last two starts which have been decent runs although punters seem to have looked past him on Saturday where he is currently an $11 chance. He will carry the lowest weight of 56kg and will improve from his last two runs and looks a good winning chance at odds.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey:
Breeding: General Nediym x Rathlin Island
Prize money earned: $311463
Form at 1600m: 1:0,0,1
Chipping Norton Stakes Odds: $11.00
Chipping Norton Stakes barrier: 8
Weight to be carried: 56kg
