2023 Melvista Stakes Race Details
Race 7 at Ascot on Saturday 25th March 2023.
The Melvista Stakes is a Listed race held at Ascot racecourse over 2200 metres. It is for three-year-old colts and geldings and is run under set weights plus penalties conditions. The total prizemoney is $125,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Melvista Stakes page.
Melvista Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
Ten geldings have accepted for the $125,000 Melvista Stakes. Nine of them had their last start in the Listed J.C. Roberts Stakes over 1800m on the 12th of March, while the other runner came via a 1920m race at York. Two runners are sired by Oratorio, and trainer Daniel Morton has two runners.
The early favourite is Demolish who ran 2nd in the Lex Piper Stakes then 2nd in the J.C. Roberts. Second favourite is Another Chino who won the J.C. Roberts but meets the runner-up 2kg worse at the weights. Third favourite is Playhouse Patron who was 4th in the Roberts, while Axeman’s Jazz ran 3rd in that race. All other runners are currently $30 or more.
2023 Melvista Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Another Chino (9)
One of two runners trained by Daniel Morton who trained Alaskan God to win this race last year. Another Chino won over 1800m at Ascot on 22 February, then won the J.C. Roberts beating 8 of the other runners in this race. Looks the best of them but gets a 2kg penalty which will make things interesting.
2. Fly Away Home (7)
Has 2 wins from 12 starts – both over 1400m. Finished 10th in the Roberts and din’t appear to stay. Prefer others.
3. Demolish (4)
Ran 2nd in the Lex Piper Stakes then 2nd in the J.C. Roberts. Meets the winner 2kg better at the weights and has strong claims.
4. Playhouse Patron (8)
Was 4th in the Roberts where he kept coming gamely and looks like a stayer in the making.
5. Cruisey Roy (10)
One of two runners sired by Oratorio (the other is Truevinsky) who finished 5th in the Roberts. Not the worst.
6. Wozzeck (6)
Finished 7th in the Roberts. Has only won once in 11 starts. Prefer others.
7. Lord Randolph (3)
Ran 6 lengths 6th in the Roberts where he faded in the straight. Looks tested.
8. Truevinsky (2)
Finished 0.7 lengths 2nd in a 1920m race at York on 6 March. Rough place chance.
9. Axeman’s Jazz (1)
Was 3rd in the Roberts at only his 4th race start. Place chance.
10. Big Red Hawk (5)
Keen early leader in the Roberts before weakening in the straight to finish 15th. Looking elsewhere.
Melvista Stakes 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Jo Jackson’s Tips
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| 1 Another Chino | ||
| 3 Demolish | ||
| 4 Playhouse Patron | ||
| 8 Truevinsky |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 William Reid Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 2 Sunline Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 3 Alexandra Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Listed Valley Pearl St Albans Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Listed Albury Gold Cup 2023 (Albury 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Australian Cup 2023 (Flemington 2000m)
Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes 2023 (Flemington 1200m)
Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap 2023 (Flemington 1000m)
Listed The Roy Higgins 2023 (Flemington 2600m)
Listed Sunlight Classic/Moomba Plate 2023 (Flemington 1100m)
Group 1 Tancred Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2400m)
Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Tulloch Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Emancipation Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Doncaster Prelude 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 T L Baillieu Handicap 2023 (Rosehill 1400m)
Group 3 W.A. Oaks 2023 (Ascot 2400m)
Listed Grandstand Cup 2023 (Ascot 1500m)
Listed South West Autumn Cup 2023 (Pinjarra 2200m) – Sunday
2023 Melvista Stakes Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 1 Another Chino | |
| 2nd | 3 Demolish | 0.28 length |
| 3rd | 4 Playhouse Patron | 0.39 length |
| 4th | 9 Axeman’s Jazz | 3.37 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
There were no scratchings.