Canonbury Stakes 2023 Race Details
Race 2 at Rosehill Racecourse on Saturday the 28th of January 2023.
The Canonbury Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Rosehill Racecourse and is run over 1100 metres. It is run under set weights and penalties conditions and is for colts and geldings aged two-years-old. The total prize money is $200,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Canonbury Stakes page.

Canonbury Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Good
All eyes on King’s Gambit, out of the I Am Invincible sire that cruised to a 5 length victory on debut and a recent trial was an impressive piece of work. From barrier 2 and with James McDonald booked it does look a matter of how far. Place chances go to Red Resistance who was impressive on debut win in the Rubiton Stakes. Shinzo has trialled nicely while The Little Pumper was decent on debut but does find a harder race here.
Canonbury Stakes 2023 Runner by Runner
1. King’s Gambit (2)
Looks a matter of how far with even luck. Backed up a 5 length demolition job on debut with an extremely good recent trial. Barrier 1 and James McDonald, this race does look its to lose. $1.40 and rightly so. Should win.
2. Red Resistance (5)
Solid win on debut in the Rubiton Stakes. Prebble is riding in form and it can run into a placing against this lot. Stays at the track and trip and does have the runs on the board. Best place chance in this.
3. Chevron (6)
Prefer others.
4. Fameux (4)
Can’t have.
5. Mafia (7) – SCRATCHED
6. Shinzo (3)
Trials have been solid and the in form Avdulla takes the ride. Shinzo should get every chance on debut from the kind draw and in the small field. Keep an eye on the market.
7. The Little Pumper (1)
Been solid in both runs to date including running 2nd to Infatuation on New Years Eve. That looks okay form for this, maps to do no work in the run and is a place chance.
Canonbury Stakes 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Bryce Parker’s Tips
|
Jo Jackson’s Tips | |
1 King’s Gambit | 1 King’s Gambit | |
2 Red Resistance | 2 Red Resistance | |
6 Shinzo | 4 Fameux |
Previews for other races this week
Group 3 Manfred Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1300m) – Thursday
Group 3 Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) 2023 (Sandown 1000m) – Thursday
Listed Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) 2023 (Sandown 1000m) – Thursday
Listed W J Adams Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1000m) – Thursday
Listed Australia Day Cup 2023 (Warwick Farm 2400m) – Thursday
Listed Launceston Guineas 2023 (Launceston 2100m) – Friday
Group 2 Australia Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Saturday
Group 2 Expressway Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 1200m) – Saturday
Group 3 Widden Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 1100m) – Saturday
Listed Sunshine Coast Cup 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1400m) – Saturday
Listed Durbridge Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1100m) – Saturday
Listed Scenic Blast Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1200m) – Saturday
Listed Western Australia Breeders Classic 2023 (Pinjarra 1400m) – Sunday
Canonbury Stakes 2023 Race Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 2 Red Resistance | |
2nd | 1 KIng’s Gambit | 1.2 lengths |
3rd | 6 Shinzo | 1.74 lengths |
4th | 3 Chevron | 5.45 lengths |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratchings : 5. Mafia, 7. The Little Pumper.