JRA Cup 2023 Race Details
Race 6 at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Friday the 27th October 2023.
The JRA Cup is a Group 3 2040 metre race run by the Moonee Valley Racing Club in October. It is held at Moonee Valley as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The total prizemoney this year is $200,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the JRA Cup page.
JRA Cup 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
With the early scratching of Brayden Star, 7 runners remain for the 2023 JRA Cup. There are 5 geldings and 2 stallions, with three 4YOs, two 5YOs, and two 6YOs. Two runners had their last start in the Group 3 The Bart Cummings over 2520m at Flemington on 7th October and two in an 1800m Handicap at Sandown Hillside on 1st October, while the rest came via different races. Trainer Annabel Neasham and Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young have 2 runners each.
The early favourite is Ain’tnodeeldun who has won his last 2 starts over 1600m at Moonee Valley then 1800m at Sandown Hillside. The second favourite is Sibaaq who was 3rd behind him at Sandown Hillside. Third favourite is Shaiyhar who was 4 lengths 11th in the Bart Cummings and returns to a shorter trip. Forgot You finished well back in the Might And Power at Caulfield, but goes well at Moonee Valley . All other runners are currently $8 or longer.
JRA Cup 2023 Runner by Runner
1. Bank Maur (1)
He has finished in the back half of the field at all 3 runs this campaign. Just plugged when 14th of 16 in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes last start. Prefer others.
2. Sibaaq (8)
One of 2 runners for Annabel Neasham (the other is Hopeful). Ran 3rd in an 1800m Handicap at Sandown Hillside on 1st October. Place chance.
3. Forgot You (7)
One of 2 runners for Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young (the other is Shaiyhar). finished well back in the Group 1 Might And Power over 2000m at Caulfield, but goes well at Moonee Valley with 3 wins from 4 starts her. Strong chance.
4. Hopeful (5)
Finished last in the Group 3 The Bart Cummings over 2520m at Flemington on 7th October aafter being crowded near the 250m. Looking elsewhere.
5. Ain’tnodeeldun (6)
Won his last 2 starts over 1600m at Moonee Valley then 1800m at Sandown Hillside. Billy Egan rode him for both those wins and sticks here. He has won 2 from 2 at Moonee Valley and looks a winning chance.
6. Brayden Star (3) – SCRATCHED
7. Shaiyhar (4)
Was 4 lengths 11th in the Bart Cummings and returns to a shorter trip. Has won 2 from 2 over 2000m but hasn’t raced at Moonee Valley before. Sneaky chance.
8. Red Sun Sensation (2)
Ran 3rd at Caulfield over 1700m when second-up and can improve. Rates highly with Craig Williams taking the reins. In the mix.
JRA Cup 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
| Jo Jackson’s Tips | Bryce Parker’s Tips | |
| 5 Ain’tnodeeldun | 5 Ain’tnodeeldun | |
| 3 Forgot You | 3 Forgot You | |
| 8 Red Sun Sensation | 2 Sibaaq | |
| 2 Sibaaq | 8 Red Sun Sensation |
Previews for other races this week
Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m) – Friday
Listed Chautauqua Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
The Invitation 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Callander-Presnell 2023 (Randwick 1500m)
Group 3 Craven Plate 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
Listed Brian Crowley Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 1 Cox Plate 2023 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 1 Manikato Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m)
Group 2 Crystal Mile 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 Fillies Classic 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 3 Tesio Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Listed William Crockett Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Restricled Listed Inglis Banner 2023 (Moonee Valley 1000m)
Listed Belgravia Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed Sale Cup 2023 (Sale 1600m) – Sunday
Listed Northam Cup 2023 (Northam 1600m) – Sunday
JRA Cup 2023 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 5 Ain’tnodeeldun | |
| 2nd | 8 Red Sun Sensation | 0.1 length |
| 3rd | 3 Forgot You | 0.6 length |
| 4th | 2 Sibaaq | 0.8 length |
The track was rated as Good 3
Scratching: 6. Brayden Star.