Fillies Classic – 2023

Track: Good Weather: Fine

Following the early scratching of Pier Pressure, 10 fillies remain for the 2023 Fillies Classic. Three runners had their last start in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes over 1600m on 7th October and two in the Listed Reginald Allen Quality over 1400m at Randwick on 14th October while the rest came via different races. Two runners are sired by Dundeel.

The early favourite is Skybird who has won both her starts by good margins. The second favourite is Broadcaster who finished 3rd in the Reginald Allen. Third favourite is Captain Amelia who ran on from well back for 5th in the Group 1 Flight Stakes. Carina Queen has won 2 of her 3 starts while Aprilia comes off 2nd in the Edward Manifold. All other runners are currently $12 or longer.

1. Pier Pressure (4)  – SCRATCHED

2. Aprilia (7)

Comes off 2nd in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes over 1600m on 7th October. Place chance.

3. Carina Queen (5)

Has won 2 of her 3 starts with the latest a 0.2 length win over 1400m at Sandown Hillside on 1st October. One of the main chances.

4. Captain Amelia (9)

One of 2 runners sired by Dundeel (the other is Oceans Of Energy). Ran on from well back for 5th in the Group 1 Flight Stakes over 1600m at Randwick on 30th September. Place chance.

5. Oceans Of Energy (6)

Finished 6th in the Listed Reginald Allen Quality over 1400m at Randwick on 14th October. Hasn’t won beyond 1200m. Prefer others.

6. Nodachi (2)

Ran 3 lengths 4th in the Edward Manifold. Won’t be far away.

7. Grinzinger Belle (10)

On a 7 day back-up after 7th in the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes over 2000m. Coming back in distance and could place.

8. Skybird (11)

Has won both her starts by good margins. Won by 1.75 lengths over 1200m at Ballarat on debut then won by 2.5 lengths over 1300m at Bendigo on 8th October. Looks good for longer and is a winning chance.

9. Poifect (1)

Disappointed when 7.6 lengths last in the EdwardManifold. Is better than that and has drawn the rails.

10. Broadcaster (3)

Finished 3rd in the Reginald Allen. Still a maiden but has placed in 3 of her 4 starts and won’t be a maiden for very long.

11. Quickster (8)

Finished a close 2nd over 1200m at Pakenham at her only start. Unlikely.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips	Lewis Oliver’s Tips
8 Skybird	8 Skybird
3 Carina Queen	10 Broadcaster
10 Broadcaster	3 Carina Queen
2 Aprilia	4 Captain  Amelia

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	8 Skybird
2nd	7 Grinzinger Belle	0.2 length
3rd	3 Carina Queen	0.95 length
4th	11 Quickster	2.95 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratching: 1. Pier Pressure.