Track: Heavy 9 Weather: Showers

There are 11 runners for the 2024 TAB Glasshouse Handicap with 9 geldings, one horse and 5 mares. There are six 4YOs, three 5YOs, two 6YOs, one 7YO and three 8YOs. Four runners had their last start in the Listed Eye Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich on 22 June (won by At Witz End), three in the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic over 1200m at Ipswich on 22 June (won by Wollombi) and two in the Listed Hinkler Handicap over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 15th June (won by Willinga Beast), while the rest came via different races. Two runners are sired by Snitzel.

The betting is very open. The early favourite is Wollombi who won the Gai Waterhouse last start. Second favourite is Tasmanian galloper The Inevitable who flew home for 4th in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap last start. Third favourite is Wategos who finished 3rd in the Eye Liner. En Francais hasn’t raced for 8 weeks after winning the Group 3 Cummings Stakes over 1600m at Morphettville. What You Need is on a 7 day back-up, while At Witz End won the Eye Liner.The other runners are currently $13 or more.

1. The Inevitable (3)

Tasmanian galloper who flew home for 4th in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap last start. Must respect.

2. Rocketing By (6)

Runner-up in the Listed Eye Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich on 22 June (won by At Witz End). Not the worst.

3. At Witz End (13)

Won the Eye Liner Stakes and has won at this track before. Can be in the finish.

4. Kalino (12)

Gets blinkers on and is drawn wide. Prefer others.

5. Irish Songs (11)

Won this race last year. Only beat one runner home in the Listed Hinkler Handicap over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 15th June (won by Willinga Beast). Looks safely held.

6. En Francais (10)

Hasn’t raced for 8 weeks after winning the Group 3 Cummings Stakes over 1600m at Morphettville. Having his first start for his new trainer. Not out of it.

7. Sinawann (2)

Prefer others.

8. Wategos (8)

Finished 3rd in the Eye Liner after being hampered and held up. One of the main chances.

9. What You Need (14)

On a 7 day back-up after 12th in the Group 3 WJ Healy over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 29th June. Unlikely.

10. Lavish Empire (7)

Back from a let-up after a huge effort to finish 2nd over 1300m at Rockhampton on 28th April. Could surprise.

11. Grey River (1)

Gets the inside barrier. Place chance.

12. Willinga Beast (4)

Won the Listed Hinkler Handicap last start. Could place.

13. Wollombi (9)

Won the Gai Waterhouse Classic. Strong chance.

14. Midnight In Tokyo (15)

Mud runner. Watch the betting.

15. Tidal Creek (5)

This looks too hard.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
8 Wategos
3 At Witz End
13 Wollombi
1 The Inevitable

Result

Horse

Margin

The track was rated as Heavy 9.

There were no scratchings.