The feature race in Sydney today is the Group 2Â Light Fingers Stakes which will be raced at Rosehill racecourse. We take a look at each of the runners in the field with the current favourite being the Grahame Begg trained Bennetta.
1. Driefontein Preview:
Perhaps the best backed runner in the Light Fingers Stakes on Saturday. Trained by Gai Waterhouse Driefontein is coming out of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas where she run third to Saluter after leading throughout the race. Likely to go forward again and make her own luck which could be a massive advantage as race favourite Bennetta will be back in the field and may find trouble.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Follow Gold
Prize money earned: $1546000
Form at 1200m: 5:2,2,0
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $5.50
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 1
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON DRIEFONTEIN – Luxbet (Tabcorp owned)
2. Dear Demi Preview:
Crown Oaks winner last year returns to the track for the first time since and is right in the market based on her ability. Has a decent record over 1200m in easier company and will be wanting more distance. Will improve a lot from the run and perhaps this field may be a bit too quick for her first up, watch for her over further distance throughout the Autumn.
Trainer: C E Conners
Jockey: J A Cassidy
Breeding: Dehere x Shirley
Prize money earned: $1130900
Form at 1200m: 3:1,0,1
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $7
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 7
Weight to be carried: 56kg
3. Longport Preview:
The first of two Patinack Farm runners in Saturday’s Light Fingers Stakes is Longport who is currently an $8.50 chance which is helped by here great first up form of one win and one second from two starts. She is definitely one to keep safe.
Trainer: John Thompson
Jockey: C Reith
Breeding: Casino Prince x Ocean Bridge
Prize money earned: $314230
Form at 1200m: Untried at this distance
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $8.50
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 6
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON LONGPORT – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
4. Ichihara Preview:
Won the Listed Heritage Stakes last year but has been disappointing her last two runs and will be looking to bounce back on Saturday in the Ichihara where she is currently an $8.50 chance. Her form over the distance isn’t great and may be under the odds in the market but a win wont shock.
Trainer: A J Denham
Jockey: J Bowman
Breeding: General Nediym x Cut A Dash
Prize money earned: $ 295600
Form at 1200m: 4:1,0,0
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $8.50
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 9
Weight to be carried: 56kg
5. Jade Marauder Preview:
Group 3 winner who has contested some of the feature Fillies races last year. Will be having her first start since the Flight Stakes when running eight and is currently a $13 chance in Saturday’s Light Fingers Stakes. Has a good first up record and has had two trials to sharpen her up and looks to be a great each way bet.
Trainer: C J Walle
Jockey: C W Brown
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Jade Diva
Prize money earned: $201800
Form at 1200m: 5:2,1,0
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $13
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 10
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON JADE MARAUDER – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
6. Bennetta Preview:
Last start Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Handicap winner after missing a spot in the Magic Millions Guineas field. Will jump as favourite in the race and is deserving of the title after her last start win. Will get back in the field and be running on at the finish and if she can have some luck in the straight should be the one to beat.
Trainer: G M Begg
Jockey: J B Mc Donald
Breeding: General Nediym x Diva’s Magic
Prize money earned: $201100
Form at 1200m: 1:0,1,0
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $3.80
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 8
Weight to be carried: 56kg
7. Flying Snitzel Preview:
Currently a $21 chance for the Light Fingers Stakes on Saturday. Has a decent first up record and has won over the distance before. Perhaps she is a little outclassed in this field but could easily sneak into the placings.
Trainer: G A Ryan
Jockey: G Schofield
Breeding: Snitzel x Hula Flight
Prize money earned: $179300
Form at 1200m: 5:1,0,1
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $21
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 4
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON FLYING SNITZEL – Luxbet (Tabcorp owned)
8. Sherocksmyworld  Preview:
Will jump as the rank outsider in the field and deservingly so with her recent form not up to winning this quality Group 2 race with the likes of Dear Demi and Bennetta in the field its unlikely seeing her finish in the money.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: P Robl
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Solvini
Prize money earned: $146500
Form at 1200m: 2:0,1,0
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $67
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 5
Weight to be carried: 56kg
9. Brave Soul Preview:
Has only missed two placings in her eight start career and is well in the market in Saturday’s Light Fingers Stakes with her odds currently $6 after opening at $5. Went south last start to race at Flemington in the Heritage Stakes where she ran a gallant second behind Shamal Wind. Looks to be a major player in the race.
Trainer: Joseph Pride
Jockey: R M Quinn
Breeding: More Than Ready x Soul Singer
Prize money earned: $90380
Form at 1200m: 4:0,2,2
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $6
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 11
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON BRAVE SOUL – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
10. Secret Delight Preview:
Talented filly who has won two of her last three races. Goes into this race as one of the runners with the most upside and should continue to improve every run. Not sure if she is out of her depth at this stage in her career but a good run wont surprise and should be kept safe.
Trainer: David Payne
Jockey: J Parr
Breeding: Encosta De Lago x Divine Secret
Prize money earned: $107900
Form at 1200m: 1:0,0,1
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $16
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 2
Weight to be carried: 56kg
11. Roll The Bones Preview:
Patinack Farm have two runners in Saturday’s Light Fingers Stakes one being Roll The Bones who is currently a $26 chance. Has had four starts over 1200m for no wins no seconds and one third which doesn’t give you much confidence if your looking to back her.
Trainer: John Thompson
Jockey: B Avdulla
Breeding: Red Ransom x Fleureel
Prize money earned: $42280
Form at 1200m: 4:0,0,1
Light Fingers Stakes Odds: $26
Light Fingers Stakes barrier: 3
Weight to be carried: 56kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON ROLL THE BONES – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
