Track: Good   Weather: Fine

There are 13 runners for the 2023 Fairetha Stakes, with 10 geldings and 3 colts. Three runners had their last start in the Listed Belgravia Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 28th October, and two in a 3YO Plate over 1400m at Ascot on 21st October, while the rest came via different races. Three runners are sired by Playing God. Trainers Neville Parnham and Takahide Ikenushi both have 2 runners.

The betting is fairly open and the early favourite is A Lot Of Good Men who finished 1.5 lengths 5th in the Belgravia Stakes. Second favourite is Rope Them In who ran 4th in that race. Third favourite is Pleasure Cruise who has 2 wins and a place from his 4 starts. Shooting Spirit was a narrow winner of her only start, while Zipaway has won both starts this preparation. The other runners are currently $11 or longer.

1. A Lot Of Good Men (4)

Finished 1.5 lengths 5th in the Listed Belgravia Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 28th October and the extra 200m should help. One of the chances.

2. Zipaway (12)

One of of 2 runners for Neville Parnham (the other is Investmentstrategy). He has won both starts this preparation with the latest a 1.2 length win at this track and distance on 21st October. He is one of 3 runners sired by Playing God (the others are Rope Them In and Investmentstrategy). Should be a contender.

3. Rope Them In (2)

Ran 4th in the Belgravia when resuming after 17 weeks. Peter Knuckey sticks and he should run well again.

4. On Patrol (7)

Hasn’t shown much at his last few runs. Prefer others.

5. Pleasure Cruise (9)

One of 2 runners for Takahide Ikenushi (the other is Linden’s Gold). He has 2 wins and a place from his 4 starts, and is in the mix.

6. Blue Lagoon (6)

Won 2 in a row at Belmont then Northam before 1.7 lengths 4th at this track and distance on 21st October. Not the worst.

7. Investmentstrategy (8)

Resumed for 2nd at this track and distance on 21st October. Place chance.

8. Linden’s Gold (11)

Winner of her last 3 starts at Northam. Hasn’t raced at Ascot before. Could surprise.

9. Masamune (5)

Has started favourite at his last 3 stats for 2 places and a 4th. Prefer others.

10. Weeraechoux (10)

Tends to get back in his races. Has a win and a place from 2 starts this preparation. Rough place chance.

11. Moorditj Boy (1)

Only beat one runner home in the Belgravia. Looks outclassed.

12. Kermit’s Luck (13)

Was a strong winner of a Pinjarra Park maiden on debut then ran 5.5 lengths 8th at this track and distance on 25th October. Unlikely.

13. Shooting Spirit (3)

A narrow winner of his only start over 1200m at Ascot on 18th October. Had good closing splits, but this is much harder.,

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
1 A Lot Of Good Men
2 Zipaway
3 Rope Them In
7 Investmentstrategy

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	7 Investmentstrategy
2nd	3 Rope Them In	1.16 lengths
3rd	1 A Lot Of Good Men	1.34 lengths
4th	2 Zipaway	1.46 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

There were no scratchings.