Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 Race Details
Race 5 at Launceston Racecourse on Sunday 25th of February 2024.
The Gold Sovereign Stakes is a Listed race held at Launceston Racecourse and is run over 1200 metres. It is for two-year-olds and is run under set weights conditions. The total prize money is $150,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Gold Sovereign Stakes page.
Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 Preview
There is a small field of 7 runners for the Little Giant Homes Gold Sovereign Stakes with 1 gelding and 6 fillies. Three runners had their last start in the Listed Elwick Stakes over 1100m on 21st January (won by Geegees Mistruth) and three in a 2YO Open Set Weight race over 1200m at Launceston on 4th Febuary (won by Ms Tasmania), while the other raced at Caulfield. Six runners are maidens while Geegees Mistruth has won all 3 of her starts.
The short-priced favourite is Geegees Mistruth who has won all 3 of her starts. Second favourite is Victorian filly Flattered who has placed at Caulfield. Third favourite is Zoete’s Rock who has placed at all 3 of his starts. All other runners are currently $50 or longer.
Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 Runner by Runner
1. Zoete’s Rock (6)
The only gelding in the field. He has placed in all 3 runs with the latest a 2nd to Ms Tasmania in a 2YO Open Set Weight race over 1200m at Launceston on 4th February. Should go well again.
2. Geegees Mistruth (5)
Won the Listed Elwick Stakes over 1100m on 21st January to give her 3 wins from 3 starts. Standout top pick
3. Flattered (4)
Victorian filly who placed at Caulfield on debut. Right in this.
4. Sky Land (3)
Finished 6th to Ms Tasmania on 4th February after over-racing throughout. Should be fitter now and could place.
5. Angel Sphere (1)
Ran 6th behind Geegees Mistruth in the Elwick Stakes at her only start. Perfectly drawn.
6. First Line (7)
Finished 7th behind Geegees Mistruth in the Elwick Stakes at her only start. Prefer others.
7. Our Fairy Tale (2)
Ran 5th to Ms Tasmania on 4th February at her only start. Can improve.
Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
| Jo Jackson’s Tips | ||
| 2 Geegees Mistruth | ||
| 1 Zoete’s Rock | ||
| 3 Flattered | ||
| 4 Sky Land |
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 City Of Marion Stakes 2024 (Morphettville 1200m)
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
Gold Sovereign Stakes 2024 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 2 Geegees Mistruth | |
| 2nd | 3 Flattered | 0.5 length |
| 3rd | 1 Zoete’s Rock | 2.75 lengths |
| 4th | 4 Sky Land | 3.5 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
There were no scratchings.