2024 JRA Plate Race Details
Race 7 at Morphettville Racecourse on Saturday 10th February 2024.
The JRA Plate is a Listed race held at Morphettville racecourse over 2006 metres. It is run under quality handicap 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 JRA Plate page.
JRA Plate 2024 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There are 11 runners for the 2024 JRA Plate with 5 geldings and 6 mares. There are three 4YOs, two 5YOs, one 6YO, four 7YOs and one 8YO. Three runners had their last start in an Open Handicap over 2050m at Strathalbyn on 2nd February (won by Second To Nun) while the rest all came through different races. Two runners are sired by Declaration of War. B, W & J Hayes and Matt Cumani both have 2 runners.
The early favourite is Arugamama who won 3 races in a row in South Australia before a close 3rd over 2000m at Flemington on 13th January. Second favourite is Second To Nun who has won 4 in a row with the latest a 1.3 length win over 2050m at Strathalbyn on 2nd February. Third favourite is Independent Road who led all the way for a narrow win over 2040m at Moonee Valley last start. The Map comes off an 11 week let-up after racing over longer distances, while Tycoon Bec was a last-start winner over 2100m at Sandown Lakeside. All other runners are currently $20 or longer.
2024 JRA Plate Runner by Runner
1. Hasta La War (8)
This 8YO is the oldest runner in the race this year and is one of 2 runners sired by Declaration Of War (the other is Independent Road). He resumes from a 14 week break but disappointed in all 4 runs last campaign. Prefer others.
2. Independent Road (3)
One of 2 runners for Ben, Will & JD Hayes (the other is Port Guillaume). He led all the way for a narrow win over 2040m at Moonee Valley last start on 27th January and has 3 wins from 5 starts this preparation. Hasn’t raced here before but looks to be a key player.
3. Port Guillaume (10)
Resumed from a 27 week spell for 6.4 lengths 5th over 1600m at Flemington where he battled on steadily. Not the worst.
4. The Map (7)
Comes off an 11 week let-up after racing over longer distances. Has 3 wins at this track. Place chance.
5. Second To Nun (2)
Has won 4 in a row with the latest a 1.3 length win over 2050m at Strathalbyn on 2nd February beating a couple of her rivals here. This is her first black-type races and she is one of the main chances.
6. Tycoon Bec (9)
One of 2 runners for Matt Cumani (the other is Let Fly). She was a last-start winner over 2100m at Sandown Lakeside on 31st January but it was only a 5 horse field. Goes well at this distance range and could surprise.
7. Arugamama (4)
Won 3 races in a row in South Australia before a close 3rd over 2000m at Flemington on 13th January. One of the main hopes.
8. Let Fly (11)
Drawn the outside barrier and is yet to win beyond 1600m. Unlikely.
9. Shakespeare (6)
Came 3rd over 1800m at Morphettville on 27th January. Rough place chance.
10. Bonnie Gangster (1)
Drawn ideally. Finished 5.9 lengths 7th behind Second To Nun at Strathalbyn last start. Prefer others.
11. Tullaghan (5)
Finished 5.4 lengths 5th behind Second To Nun at Strathalbyn last start. Capable of placing.
JRA Plate 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo Jackson’s Tips
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2 Independent Road | ||
5 Second To Nun | ||
7 Arugamama | ||
4 The Map |
Previews for other races this week
Group 3 Mystic Journey Stakes 2024 (Hobart 1200m) – Friday
Listed Tasmanian Derby 2024 Hobart 2200m) – Friday
Group 1 CF Orr Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 2 Rubiton Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 2 Autumn Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) 2024 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) 2024 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 3 Carlyon Cup 2024 (Caulfield 1600m)
Group 3 Peter Le Grand Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1200m)
Listed Lonhro Plate 2024 (Randwick 1000m)
Rest. Listed Inglis Millennium 2024 (Randwick 1100m)
Listed Cyril Flower Stakes 2024 (Bunbury 1200m)
Group 3 Hobart Cup 2024 (Hobart 2400m) – Sunday
Listed Strutt Stakes 2024 (Hobart 2100m) – Sunday
Listed Thomas Lyons Stakes 2024 (Hobart 1400m) – Sunday
2024 JRA Plate Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 4 The Map | |
2nd | 7 Arugamama | 2 lengths |
3rd | 1 Hasta La War | 2.7 lengths |
4th | 5 Second To Nun | 2.9 lengths |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratching: 2. Independent Road, 3. Port Guillaume.