Australia Stakes – 2024

Track: Good Weather: Fine

A few of these runners are dual nommed so expect some scratchings. Veight looks hard to beat resuming and maps well with the light weight. Lane steers and he is in good form. Recommendation has a tricky draw to overcome but is heading in the right direction. Brave Mead will look to sit up on the speed and gets favours from barrier 3. Southport Tycoon is a market watch fresh while Scentify has sound claims.

1. Crosshaven (9)

Market watch fresh.

2. Curran (11)

Can’t have.

3. Recommendation (10)

Class runner that has the fitness edge on the main rival in the market. Can head to the front and give a bold sight. Has had a brilliant prep so far.

4. Sweet Ride (8)

Needs to lift on form.

5. Snapper (7)

Can’t have.

6. Struck By (6)

This looks too tough.

7. Zethus (2)

Leaning to others.

8. Veight (5)

Showed plenty last prep and maps to land on the speed and give a sight. Class of the race that resumes off a lengthy break so the market will have a say large towards its fitness levels and chances of winning.

9. Brave Mead (3)

Consistent runner that maps well and can land on the speed and prove hard to catch. This race suits and barrier 3 will afford every chance.

10. Scentify (1)

Sound claims in this fresh and races well on this track. Goes in the mix.

11. Southport Tycoon (4)

Market watch fresh after showing good talent last prep and Williams steering is a plus.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Bryce Parker’s Tips
8 Veight
3 Recommendation
11 Southport Tycoon
9 Brave Mead

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	8 Veight
2nd	11 Southport Tycoon	0.2 length
3rd	3 Recommendation	0.4 length
4th	1 Crosshaven	0.5 length

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 4. Sweet Ride, 9. Brave Mead, 10. Scentify.