Hareeba Stakes – 2023

Track: Fine Weather: Good

Nine have accepted for the Listed Hareeba Stakes.  Jigsaw had excuses in the William Reid and it’s no surprise to see him come up favourite here.  She’s All Class was a nice winner first up and gets B Shinn who has a cracking book of rides.  Curran won the Country Discovery last start is on the next line of betting.

1. Jigsaw

Won four in a row over the summer months then just went way too hard in the William Reid after jumping single figures in the betting.  This is much easier. He can bounce back strongly here.

2. The Inferno

He’s a Group 1 talent on his day but has been a bit in the wilderness the last six months.  Perhaps getting onto his home track can spark him.

3. Not An Option

Attempting to go back to back in this race.  He beat a few subsequent winners at Flemington two starts back but I’m not sure the drop back in trip suits.  Place prefered,

4. Curran

Finally managed to put a race away last start when winning the Country Discovery at Geelong.  The strength of Newitt is perfect for this horse.  If he gets luck at the right time he can win again.

5. She’s All Class

Was a good winner at Moonee Valley first up and could end up with a dream run in transit for Blake Shinn here.  Can win again.

6. Bless Her

Ran well first up at Bendigo and gets a big drop in the weights for this.

7. Turk Warrior

Tasmanian with a handy record.  Ratings suggest he is not out of this.

8. Sessions Road

Up in grade but is racing really well and is another who gets a nice drop in the weights.

9. Belsielle

Don’t think she has the class to be beating these.

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

Lewis Oliver’s Tips	Jo Jackson’s Tips
1 Jigsaw	1 Jigsaw
5 She’s All Class	5 She’s All Class
4 Curran	7 Turk Warrior
7 Turk Warrior	4 Curran