Track: Heavy 9 Weather: Showers

Following the early scratching of Point King, 16 runners remain for the 2024 Wishlist Caloundra Cup with 15 geldings and one mare. There are four 4YOs, five 5YOs, four 6YOs and three 7YOs. Six runners had their last start in the Listed Ipswich Cup over 2150m on 22 June (won by Red Wave), three in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup over 3200m at Eagle Farm on 15th June (won by Alegron) and two in the Group 3 Tatt’s Cup over 2400m at Eagle Farm on 29th June (won by Vow And Declare), while the rest came via different races. Trainers Anthony & Sam Freedman, Kris Lees, John Symons & Sheila Laxon and Kerry Taplin each have 2 runners. Two runners are sired by Teofilo and two by Proisir.

The early favourite is Post Impressionist who resumes after 14 weeks and has transferred from William Haggas to Anthony and Sam Freedman. Second favourite is Hezashocka who has 2 wins from his last 4 starts. Third favourite is Knight’s Choice who finished a length 3rd to Vow And Declare in the Tatt’s Cup last week. Alegron comes off a win in the 2 mile Brisbane Cup. The other runners are currently $12 or more.

1. Alegron (5)

Won the Group 2 Brisbane Cup over 3200m at Eagle Farm on 15th June. Chance.

2. Hezashocka (10)

Has 2 wins from his last 4 starts and goes well on a heavy track. Key player.

3. Post Impressionist (16)

Resumes after 14 weeks and has transferred from William Haggas to Anthony and Sam Freedman. Should tun well.

4. Luncies (11)

Finished 10th in the Listed Ipswich Cup over 2150m on 22 June (won by Red Wave). Prefer others.

5. Knight’s Choice (4)

Finished a length 3rd to Vow And Declare in the Group 3 Tatt’s Cup over 2400m at Eagle Farm last week. Should be in the finish.

6. Zoumon (12)

Won this race last year. Don’t dismiss.

7. Warning (17)

Ran 4th in the Brisbane Cup. Place chance.

8. Dune Forty Five (9)

Finished 4th in the Ipswich Cup after being held up. Place chance.

9. Port Philip (14)

Ran 6th in the Ipswich Cup and has excellent heavy track form.

10. Point King (8)

SCRATCHED

11. Warp Speed (15)

Unlikely.

12. Tapildoodledo (6)

Prefer others.

13. Brookhaven (7)

Hasn’t been far away at his last couple. Rough place chance.

14. Tappy’s Lad (1)

Finished 3rd in this race last year. Ran last in the Brisbane Cup. No.

15. Mission Of Love (3)

The only mare in the race. Could surprise.

16. Persevere (13)

Has won at the track but untested at the distance. Unlikely.

17. Tavistorm (2)

Always runs an honest race. Not the worst.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
5 Knight’s Choice
3 Post Impressionist
2 Hezashocka
1 Alegron

Result

Horse

Margin

The track was rated as Heavy 9.

There were no scratchings.