2022 D C McKay Stakes Race Details
Race 7 at Morphettville on Saturday 7 May 2022.
The D C McKay Stakes is a Group 3 1100 metre quality race that is run by the South Australian Jockey Club in May. It is normally run at Morphettville during the Adelaide Racing Carnival.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the D C McKay Stakes page.
D C McKay Stakes 2022 Preview
Track: Good possible Soft Weather: Possible Shower.
Thirteen runners have accepted for the $127,250 Group 3 D C McKay Stakes and there have been no early scratchings. The David Jolly stable and Will Clarken stable have two runners in the race each whilst every other trainer has just one entry each.
Behemoth has opened up the favourite and he will have to lump 62kg in this event. His last run in the C.F Orr Stakes is a complete forgive as he was found post-race to have a poor recovery and he will be coming into this race first-up. Beau Rossa is coming off a 112-day break after a below-standard preparation in the Sunshine State. Ironclad won the Matrice Stakes in nice fashion and was scratched from the Bool for this race.
D C McKay Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Behemoth (4)
First-up after 84 days. He is 5/8 first-up with two placings. He will have to lump 62kg which itself will be a remarkable effort but he has the class and he draws/maps to get a sweet run throughout. I am expecting a solid showing.
2. Savatoxl (10)
Put a line through his first-up run as he had a poor recovery and had thumps. Goes well over this track and distance but the draw doesn’t help. Should be right in the finish with luck.
3. The Inferno (11)
Can’t have on recent form.
4. Beau Rossa (2)
Goes well here in Morphettville and goes okay fresh. Tongue-tie is back on and he is drawn to get a nice run. Could be a place chance.
5. Ironclad (7)
Was brilliant first-up but the cut back to 1100m has me scratching my head as he looks a horse who wants longer. Should run a bold race nonetheless with Jamie aboard.
6. Dexelation (5)
Was found to have had thumps following a 1.3 length third to two Group 1 girls in Instant Celebrity and Bella Vella. That form itself stacks up well for this race and he is drawn well and maps even better. Big chance.
7. Aysar (9)
First-up 189 days. Prefer others.
8. Free of Debt (6)
First-up 147 days. This looks too tough.
9. Outlaws Revenge (12)
Entered for Caulfield as well. Can’t have.
10. Shamino (3)
Ran well behind Bella Vella last start and drops 4.5kg from the run. Place chance.
11. Larimer Street (13)
Entered for Caulfield also. Can’t have.
12. Miss Albania (1)
Outclassed.
13. Aston Rapova (8)
Outclassed.
D C McKay Stakes 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this year’s race.
Josh’s Tips
|
Jo’s Tips | |
1 Behemoth | 1 Behemoth | |
6 Dexelation | 5 Ironclad | |
2 Savatoxl | 2 Savatoxl | |
5 Ironclad | 4 Beau Rossa |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Warrnambool Cup 2022 (Warrnambool 2350m) – Thursday
Listed Wagga Gold Cup 2022 (Wagga 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Queen of the South Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1600m)
Listed Port Adelaide Cup 2022 (Morphettville 2500m)
Listed Without Fear Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1050m)
$500,000 The Coast 2022 (Gosford 1600m)
Listed Gosford Gold Cup 2022 (Gosford 2100m)
Listed Takeover Target Stakes 2022 (Gosford 1200m)
Group 2 Hollindale Stakes 2022 (Gold Coast 1800m)
Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Listed Gold Coast Bracelet 2022 (Gold Coast 1800m)
Listed Silk Stocking 2022 (Gold Coast 1400m)
Listed ATC Trophy 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
2022 D C McKay Stakes Final Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 8 Free Of Debt | |
2nd | 2 Savatoxl | 0.1 length |
3rd | 3 The Inferno | 0.3 length |
4th | 7 Aysar | 0.3 length |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratchings: 11. Larimer Street.