The TJ Smith Stakes promises an exciting sprint with several stars in contention.
Newmarket Handicap winner Joliestar, Oakleigh Plate champion Jimmysstar, The Galaxy victor Private Harry, and Champions Sprint winner Sunshine In Paris lead the charge.
Briasa, a rising star, is also expected to feature, alongside the veteran sprinter Overpass, returning for the 1200m race.
Jimmysstar will be ridden by Ethan Brown, while Damian Lane remains aboard Joliestar.
Ashley Morgan will partner with Private Harry, and Ryan Moore takes the reins on Coolmore’s Switzerland.
Grahame Begg’s Magic Time will be ridden by Jordan Childs.
Likely Field for the TJ Smith Stakes
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OVERPASS | B Baker | J Parr |
| 2 | HEADWALL | M Smith | |
| 3 | JIMMYSSTAR | C Maher | E Brown |
| 4 | BRIASA | M, W & J Hawkes | T Schiller |
| 5 | JOLIESTAR | C Waller | D Lane |
| 6 | KIMOCHI | G Portelli | |
| 7 | LADY LAGUNA | A Neasham & R Archibald | |
| 8 | MAGIC TIME | G Begg | J Childs |
| 9 | SUNSHINE IN PARIS | A Neasham & R Archibald | C Schofield |
| 10 | SWITZERLAND | C Waller | R Moore |
| 11 | PRIVATE HARRY | N Doyle | A Morgan |