C S Hayes Cup – 2023

Track: Good   Weather: Fine

With the early scratching of Le Don De Vie, 9 runners remain for the $107,250 C S Hayes Cup with 5 geldings, one stallion and 3 mares. There is one 4YO, three 5YOs, three 6YOs and two 7YOs. Two runners had their last start in a BM 86 Handicap over 1400m at Murray Bridge on 4 March, while the rest all came via different races.

The early favourite is 4YO mare Beltoro who finished midfield at Flemington last start and won over 1600m at Flemington 3 starts back. Second favourite is En Francais who has won her last 2 races with the latest at this track and distance. Third favourite is Dalasan who has a great record at this track. Ironclad won this race last year and has been mixing his form, while Not Usual Glorious has won 11 of his 27 starts. The rest of the runners are currently over $11.

1. Le Don De Vie (1)  – SCRATCHED

2. Dalasan (3)

has a great record at this track.

3. Ironclad (6)

won this race last year and has been mixing his form

4. Not Usual Glorious (8)

has won 11 of his 27 starts.

5. Hasta La War (9)

Resuming after over a year. Prefer to see.

6. Beltoro (2)

4YO mare Beltoro who finished midfield at Flemington last start and won over 1600m at Flemington 3 starts back.

7. Lacrima (4)

Just missed last start at Murray Bridge. Has been going well this campaign and having her first try at Listed compnay.

8. Disagreeable Miss (5)

Won last start at Morphettville on a soft track. Not the worst.

9. En Francais (7)

has won her last 2 races with the latest at this track and distance.

10. Impossible Action (10)

Has placed in 2 of 3 runs this campaign. Always tried hard.

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