2024 H C Nitschke Stakes Race Details
Race 8 at Morphettville Parks Racecourse on Saturday 20th April 2024.
The H C Nitschke Stakes is a Listed race held at Morphettville Parks racecourse over 1400 metres. It is for 3YOs and is run under set weights plus penalties conditions. The total prizemoney is $120,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the H C Nitschke Stakes page.
H C Nitschke Stakes 2024 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There are 14 runners for the 2024 H C Nitschke Stakes with 5 geldings and 9 fillies. Three runners had their last start in a 3YO Open Handicap over 1400m at Oakbank on 30th March (won by Apache Gunship) and two in a 3YO Fillies Open Handicap over 1200m at Caulfield on 6th April (won by Inhibitions), while the rest came via different races. Two runners are sired by Overshare and two by Zoustar. Trainer Chris Bieg has 2 runners.
The early favourite is Miss Aria who was a close 3rd over 1200m at Caulfield last outing. Second favourite is Overstrike who has won both his starts this preparation and has 3 wins from 8 starts. Third favourite is Material Dreams who was 4th at Caulfield last start and has 4 wins from 9 starts. Nation State was 3rd at Caulfield last outing, while Floozy was a close 2nd at Geelong. All other runners are currently $18 or longer.
2024 H C Nitschke Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Overstrike (13)
He has won both his starts this preparation and has 3 wins from 8 starts. The latest was a 1.8 length win over 1300m at Morphettville Parks. Leading hope.
2. Apache Gunship (4)
Won a 3YO Open Handicap over 1400m at Oakbank on 30th March to make it 3 wins in a row. In the mix.
3. Nation State (12)
He was 0.6 length 3rd at Caulfield last outing and has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Place chance.
4. Anotherhouse (9)
On a 7 day back-up and hasn’t made the trifecta in 4 starts this campaign. Looks safely held.
5. Voltage Point (7)
Finished 1.1 lengths 4th behind Apache Gunship last outing. Not the worst.
6. Material Dreams (3)
4th in a 3YO Fillies Open Handicap over 1200m at Caulfield on 6th April (won by Inhibitions) and has 4 wins from 9 starts. Don’t dismiss.
7. Miss Aria (11)
This Zoustar filly was a close 3rd over 1200m at Caulfield last outing, after a win the start before. One of the main chances.
8. Grid Girl (14)
Won at Pakenham on 4th April. Gets the outside barrier.
9. Into The Light (10)
Won 2 in a row at Strathalbyn before a close 2nd over 1550m here on 6th April. Place chance.
10. Kristobel (1)
Ran 2nd to Apache Gunship over 1400m at Oakbank last outing. Perfectly drawn and could surprise.
11. Floozie (8)
Ran a close 2nd at Geelong when resuming. Gets blinkers on. Key player.
12. Spirit Of Camelot (2)
Won at Ballarat at her 2nd start. This is much harder but she has run well in both starts to date.
13. Angelic Appeal (5)
Won here 3 starts back. Prefer others.
14. Heidi Heidi Ho (6)
Was a 3 length winner at Port Lincoln on 7th April. Rough place chance.
H C Nitschke Stakes 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Jo Jackson’s Tips
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| 1 Overstrike | ||
| 7 Miss Aria | ||
| 11 Floozie | ||
| 2 Apache Gunship |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 All Aged Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 1 Champagne Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 3 Frank Packer Plate 2024 (Randwick 2000m)
Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 James H B Carr Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 3 JRA Plate 2024 (Randwick 2000m)
The Quokka 2024 (Ascot 1200m)
Group 3 Karrakatta Plate 2024 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed Mornington Cup 2024 (Mornington 2400m)
Listed Hareeba Stakes 2024 (Mornington 1200m)
Listed Ascot Quality Handicap 2024 (Eagle Farm 1000m)
Listed Daybreak Lover 2024 (Eagle Farm 1400m)
2024 H C Nitschke Stakes Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 6 Material Dreams | |
| 2nd | 7 Miss Aria | 0.1 length |
| 3rd | 12 Spirit Of Camelot | 0.4 length |
| 4th | 11 Floozie | 0.6 length |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratching: 8. Grid Girl.