Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2023 Race Details
Race 4 at Sunshine Coast Racecourse on Saturday the 6th of May 2023.
The Ken Russell Memorial Classic is a Group 3 race held at Sunshine Coast Racecourse this year and is run over 1200 metres. It is for two-year-olds and is run under set weight conditions. The total prize money is $200,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Ken Russell Memorial Classic page.
Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
Open betting affair. The favourite Influential gets the services of J-Mac and finds the right race to breakthrough. Rothgo has won both starts to date and will take beating in this field while Namesake was an impressive winner on debut and can go right on with things here. Russian Alliance is shooting for 4 wins in a row and knows where the line is while Zimo goes in the mix off a solid debut.
Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2023 Runner by Runner
1. Mishani Gangster (11)
No luck last start and can bounce back in this. Tricky draw but Orman does the steering.
2. Chrysler (13) – SCRATCHED
3. Rothgo (10)
Has won both starts to date. Has good upside and is a major player in this.
4. Nazorian (3)
Can’t have.
5. Torque I Tee (5)
This looks too tough.
6. Snapbook (17) – SCRATCHED
7. Namesake (2)
Good win on debut and finds the right race to go on with things. Strong chance.
8. Boom Master (15)
Can’t have.
9. Matusalem (18) – SCRATCHED
10. Influential (6)
Solid debut behind a smart runner. Kind map and J-Mac aboard, will have its fans and is the horse to beat.
11. Zimo (16)
Good debut and well backed in early markets from a stable in excellent form. Hard to beat.
12. Trifling (7)
Honest competitor who will likely be in the finish and gets the in form Thompson to do the steering.
13. Russian Alliance (4)
Keeps winning and can keep that record up here. Chance.
14. Ringer’s Reward (1)
Can’t have.
15. Salt Lake Betty (14)
Prefer in something easier.
16. Abounding (9)
Handy last start win without much luck. Tricky draw but Clark does the steering.
17. She Mine (12)
Prefer in something easier.
18. Red Defcon (19)
Can’t have.
19. Money Team (8)
Keep an eye on the market.
Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Bryce Parker’s Tips
|
Jo Jackson’s Tips | |
| 10 Influential | 10 Influential | |
| 7 Namesake | 13 Russian Alliance | |
| 11 Zimo | 3 Rothgo | |
| 1 Mishani Gangster | 17 She Mine |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup 2023 (Wagga 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 2 Queen Of The South Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1600m)
Group 3 D C McKay Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1100m)
Listed Without Fear Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1050m)
Group 2 Hollindale Stakes 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1800m)
Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1200m)
Listed The Bracelet 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1800m)
Listed Silk Stocking 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1400m)
Listed ATC Trophy 2023 (Sunshine Coast 1200m)
The Coast 2023 (Gosford 1600)
Listed Gosford Gold Cup 2023 (Gosford 2100)
Listed Takeover Target Stakes 2023 (Gosford 1200)
Ken Russell Memorial Classic 2023 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 13 Russian Alliance | |
| 2nd | 16 Abounding | 0.1 length |
| 3rd | 12 Trifling | 2.4 lengths |
| 4th | 8 Boom Master | 3.4 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 2. Chrysaor, 4. Nazorian, 6. Snapback, 7.Namesake, 9. Matusalem, 15. Salt Lake Betty, 18. Red Defcon.