2022 TAB Hollindale Stakes Race Details
Race 8 at Gold Coast Racecourse on Saturday 7th May 2022.
The 2022 TAB A.D. Hollindale Stakes is held at the Gold Coast Racecourse and is run over 1800 metres. It is a Group 2 race run under weight-for-age conditions. The total prize money is $500,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the A.D Hollindale Stakes page.
2022 Hollindale Stakes Preview
Track: Soft Weather: Fine
All eyes on Zaaki who is out to defend its crown after winning this race last year. Challengers come from Ayrton who has certainly lived up to the boom around it and the Chris Waller stable with promising up and comer Huetor. Coventina Bay comes across from NZ to strike a challenge and Polly Grey won’t be far away if the rain arrives.
2022 Hollindale Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Zaaki (4)
All things even and this looks Zaaki’s race. Gets the right run, drawn well, maps well and just simply is the best horse in the race. Can defend the crown and should do so here.
2. Kolding (13)
Doubt he wins but wouldn’t shock running a placing given the drop in grade. Barrier 13 isn’t ideal but does look well placed to run out the minors at a very good price.
3. Ayrton (14)
The main danger to Zaaki and the market reflects this. Needs luck from the draw and probably has to find a few lengths to win but isn’t out of this.
4. Great House (6) – SCRATCHED
Brings in some handy form lines to this and can get a good run in transit. No jockey engaged yet is the query but looks well placed.
5. Kukeracha (12)
Great win last start and will be banking on a hot speed to win this race. Can swoop on them if the tempo is very strong.
6. Yonkers (9)
Knows how to bob up at odds so is always in the mix in these kinds of races. Could’t fit it in my numbers but wouldn’t completely shock.
7. Dashing Willoughby (1)
Can’t have.
8. Maximal (2)
On it’s UK form I would have it a huge chance but has been battling down under and needs to lift.
9. Huetor (7)
The market has this race well sorted out and Huetor does look the logical danger to Zaaki and Ayrton. I couldn’t back it to win but I wouldn’t be ruling it out by any means.
10. Hail Manhattan (11)
Prefer in something a bit easier.
11. Coventina Bay (2)
Always respecting when they come across the ditch. That being said, hard to line up the form. Gets a gun run from barrier 2 and respecting the placement but will need to be a star to beat Zaaki.
12. Polly Grey (10)
Racing well but looks very short unless the rain arrives.
13. Hungry Heart (8)
Back onto better ground should suit. Is due for a win and this looks a tricky assignment based off current form.
14. Zayydani (5)
Been a little disappointing this prep and this looks too tough.
Hollindale Stakes 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Bryce’s Tips
|
Jo’s Tips | |
1 Zaaki | 1 Zaaki | |
3 Ayrton | 3 Ayrton | |
5 Kukeracha | 9 Huetor | |
9 Huetor | 11 Coventina Bay |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Warrnambool Cup 2022 (Warrnambool 2350m) – Thursday
Listed Wagga Gold Cup 2022 (Wagga 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Queen of the South Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1600m)
Group 3 D C McKay Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1100m)
Listed Port Adelaide Cup 2022 (Morphettville 2500m)
Listed Without Fear Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1050m)
$500,000 The Coast 2022 (Gosford 1600m)
Listed Gosford Gold Cup 2022 (Gosford 2100m)
Listed Takeover Target Stakes 2022 (Gosford 1200m)
Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Listed Gold Coast Bracelet 2022 (Gold Coast 1800m)
Listed Silk Stocking 2022 (Gold Coast 1400m)
Listed ATC Trophy 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
2022 Hollindale Stakes Race Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 1 Zaaki | |
2nd | 12 Polly Grey | 0.75 length |
3rd | 5 Kukeracha | 1.25 lengths |
4th | 9 Huetor | 3.75 lengths |
The track was rated as Heavy 8.
Scratchings: 4. Great House, 6. Yonkers, 8. Maximal.