2024 City Of Marion Stakes Race Details
Race 8 at Morphettville Racecourse on Saturday 24th February 2024.
The City Of Marion Stakes is a Listed race held at Morphettville racecourse over 1200 metres. It is run under quality handicap conditions. The total prizemoney is $120,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the City Of Marion Stakes page.
City Of Marion Stakes 2024 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
Following the early scratchings of Shaquero, Nunthorpe and Ballon D’or there are 14 runners remaining for the 2024 City Of Marion Stakes with 9 geldings and 5 mares. There is one 3YO, four 4YOs, six 5YOs, two 6YOs and one 7YO. Three runners had their last start in a BM 90 Handicap over 1100m at Morphettville on 10th February (won by Celsius Star) and two in the Listed Durbridge Stakes over 11oom at Morphettville on 27th January (won by Aitch Two Oh) while the rest all came through different races. Trainer Andrew Gluyas has 3 runners and Anthony & Sam Freedman have 2.
The early favourite is Miss Icelandic who has won her last 3 races in Victoria. Second favourite is Snapped who won a Group 3 race at this track and distance in May 2023 at her only Morphettville start. Third favourite is Miss Take who resumed from a 23 week spell for a win at Moonee Valley. Grinzinger Prince won at this track and distance 2 starts back before 3rd in the Durbridge Stakes. All other runners are currently $10 or longer.
2024 City Of Marion Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Larimer Street (9)
Runner-up over 1100m here in a BM 90 Handicap at Morphettville on 10th February (won by Celsius Star). Place chance.
2. Struck By (7)
Only beat one runner home in the Group 2 Australia Stakes won by Veight on 27th January. This is easier and he has outstanding form at this track. Respect.
3. Picargo (1)
This 7YO is the oldest runner this year. Finished 5th behind Celsius Star on 10th February. Has drawn the rails and could place.
4. Chicago Storm (13)
Has 3 places from 4 runs at this track. Resumes from a 15 week spell and flies first-up. Should hit the line hard late. Can place.
5. My Khalifa (16)
Drawn the widest barrier. No wins in 7 races at this track. Prefer others.
6. Manhatten Times (14)
Ran 2nd in this race last year. Has drawn wide and hasn’t shown much in his first 2 runs this campaign. Unlikely.
7. Snapped (15)
Won a Group 3 race at this track and distance in May 2023 at her only Morphettville start. Will find this easier than the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield she contested first-up. Chance.
8. Shaquero (17) – scratched
9. Nunthorpe (10) – scratched
10. Party Princess (11)
She was competitive in some quality races last preparation without winning. She’s capable of running a big race fresh and is in the mix.
11. Grinzinger Prince (5)
Won at this track and distance 2 starts back before 3rd in the Listed Durbridge Stakes over 11oom at Morphettville on 27th January (won by Aitch Two Oh). Can figure in the finish.
12. Miss Icelandic (3)
Has won her last 3 races in Victoria (Cranbourne, Sale then Caulfield). She’s flying at the moment and is one of the main chances.
13. Air Assault (12)
This 3YO is the youngest runner this year. Resumes after a 16 week spell after running in the Group 1 Victoria Derby over 2500m. Might find this too short but watch for any market moves.
14. Miss Take (6)
Resumed from a 23 week spell for a narrow but tough win at Moonee Valley on 27th January. She won 2nd up last time and is a serious contender.
15. Turf Decision (4)
Looks safely held.
16. Rockstar Meggsy (8)
Won her last 2 starts at Gawler and Murray Bridge. This is harder but she could place.
17e. Ballon D’or (2) – scratched
City Of Marion Stakes 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo Jackson’s Tips
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12 Miss Icelandic | ||
14 Miss Take | ||
10 Party Princess | ||
11 Grinzinger Prince |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Torney Night Cup 2024 (Moonee Valley 2500m) – Friday
Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1200m)
Group 1 Futurity Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 1 Oakleigh Plate 2024 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 2 Peter Young Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1800m)
Group 2 Caulfield Autumn Classic 2024 (Caulfield 1800m)
Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 Mannerism Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 Zeditave Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1200m)
Group 2 Hobartville Stakes 2024 (Rosehill 1400m)
Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes 2024 (Rosehill 1100m)
Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes 2024 (Rosehill 1300m)
Listed Parramatta Cup 2024 (Rosehill 1900m)
Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes 2024 (Morphettville 2600m)
Listed Cinderella Stakes 2024 (Morphettville 1050m)
Listed Detonator Stakes 2024 (Ascot 1800m)
Listed Pinjarra Classic 2024 (Pinjarra 1300m) – Sunday
Listed Tasmanian Oaks 2024 (Launceston 2100m) – Sunday
Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 (Launceston 1200m) – Sunday
2024 City Of Marion Stakes Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 7 Snapped | |
2nd | 11 Grinzinger Prince | 1.1 lengths |
3rd | 5 My Khalifa | 2 lengths |
4th | 13 Air Assault | 2 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 8. Shaquero, 9. Nunthorpe, 17e. Ballon D’or.