Christmas Stakes – 2022

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There are 9 runners for the 2022 Christmas Stakes with 6 geldings, 2 mares and one filly. There is one 3YO, one 4YO, three 5YOs, one 6YO, two 7YOs and an 8YO. Three of the runners had their last start in the Listed Kensington Stakes over 1000m at Flemington on 17th December. while the rest all came through different races.

The early favourite is Andermatt who resumes after 14 weeks and has won 4 of 5 first-up. Second favourite is Jigsaw who won the Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne then the Listed Doveton Stakes at Caulfield and is going for a hat-trick. Third favourite is Rose Quartz who finished strongly for 1.5 lengths 4th in the Kensington Stakes, while 3YO filly Dusse has 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 starts this campaign. All other runners are 10 to 1 or longer.

1. Halvorsen (3)

Back from a 7 week let-up and has 4 wins from 8 attempts at this distance. In the mix.

2. Jigsaw (2)

Won the Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne then the Listed Doveton Stakes at Caulfield and is going for a hat-trick. Should make his presence felt.

3. Andermatt (8)

Resumes after 14 weeks and has won 4 of 5 first-up. One of the main chances.

4. Ashford Street (5)

Was a last start winner in the Kensington Stakes at Flemington. A repeat of that run would see him go close.

5. Felicia (4)

Resumed for 5th over 1200m at Pakenham. Should improve second-up.

6. Shamino (9)

Won a Listed race at Morphettville 2 starts back. Not the worst.

7. Parsifal (7)

Finished 3rd in this race last year then went overseas and had 3 races at Meydan. Returned for last of 7 in the Kensington Stakes but is better than that.

8. Rose Quartz (6)

Finished strongly for 1.5 lengths 4th in the Kensington Stakes. Not out of it.

9. Dusse (1)

Has 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 starts this campaign. Drawn barrier 1 and could surprise.

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

Lewis’ Tips	Jo’s Tips
3 Andermatt	2 Jigsaw
1 Halvorsen	8 Rose Quartz
4 Ashford Street	4 Ashford Street
2 Jigsaw	9 Dusse