Track: Good 4 Weather: Showers

There are 14 runners for the 2024 Black Heart Bart Stakes. There are 10 geldings and 4 mares with one 4YO, two 5YOs, five 6YOs, three 7YOs, two 8YOs and a 9YO. Five runners had their last start in the Nicopolis Stakes over 1200m at Belmont 2 weeks ago (won by Man Crush) while the rest came via different races. Six are having their first-up run for the season. Two runners are sired by Gingerbread Man. Trainers Chris & Michael Gangemi have 3 runners.

The early favourite is Searchin’ Roc’s who was a 1.3 length winner of the Listed Idyllic Prince Stakes last start after a 12 week break. Second favourite is Frigid who resumed for 3rd in the Nicopolis Stakes and has a great record at the track. Third favourite is Phanta who ran 2nd in this race last year and resumed for 2nd in the Nicopolis. Aztec Ruler resumes after 17 weeks and can run well fresh. Laced Up Heels resumes after 20 weeks, while Magnificent Andy disappointed when resuming in the Farnley Stakes but won 2 of his 4 starts last campaign. The other runners are currently $14 or longer.

1. Magnificent Andy (12)

Disappointed when resuming in the Farnley Stakes but won 2 of his 4 starts last campaign. Place chance.​

2. Blazing Away (3)

Resumes after 20 weeks and tends to need his first-up run.

3. Massimo (6)

Back from a 41 week spell and goes well at this track. Can place.

4. Currimundi (7)

Ran 10th in the Nicopolis when resuming and goes well second-up. Don’t dismiss.

5. Phanta (2)

Ran 2nd in this race last year and resumed for 2nd in the Nicopolis. Should be in the finish.

6. Aztec Ruler (1)

Resumes after 17 weeks and can run well fresh.

7. Super Smink (14)

A good mare but she has drawn the outside barrier and is unplaced at this track.

8. Mood Swings (11)

Placed in a recent trial and generally runs well first-up. No surprise to see him run well.

9. Searchin’ Roc’s (8)

She was a 1.3 length winner of the Listed Idyllic Prince Stakes last start after a 12 week break.Has a great record here. Top pick.​

10. Frigid (5)

Resumed for 3rd in the Nicopolis Stakes and has a great record at the track. Returned to WA after nearly 2 years in Victoria. One of the main chances.

11. Titan Blinders (10)

This 9YO is the oldest runner this year. Doesn’t have a good record at Belmont.

12. Kaptain Kaos (4)

On a 7 day back-up and drops in distance. Prefer others.

13. Red Fifty Three (13)

This looks too strong.

14. Laced Up Heels (9)

Resumes after 20 weeks and usually needs her first-up run.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
9 Searchin’ Roc’s
5 Phanta
10 Frigid
1 Magnificent Andy

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	8 Mood Swings
2nd	5 Phanta	0.47 length
3rd	7 Super Smink	0.56 length
4th	11 Titan Blinders	1.3 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

There were no scratchings.