Miss Andretti Stakes – 2023

Track: Good   Weather: Fine

There is a small field of 7 runners lining up for the $125,000 Miss Andretti Stakes with 3 geldings and 4 mares. There are two 5YOs, three 6YOs,  one 7YO and one 9YO. Five runners had their last start in the Listed Summer Scorcher over 1000m at Ascot on 1 January, including the three that ran the trifecta, while the other two came via different races.

The early favourite is Summer Scorcher winner How’s The Serenity who has won 8 of her 20 starts. Second favourite is Wilchino who was 2nd in the Summer Scorcher and has won 9 of her 17 starts. Third favourite is Carocapo who finished 2nd in this race in 2021 and ran 3rd in the Summer Scorcher last start. The other runners are currently 10 to 1 or longer.

1. Uni Time (5)

This 7YO gelding resumed from a long 61 week break to finish 8.6 lengths last of 9 in the Summer Scorcher. He was at the back of the field all the way after a slow start. Should improve second-up.

2. Wilchino (4)

This mare has won 9 of her 17 starts, with 5 wins at this track. Her first 2 runs this campaign were disappointing but her 2nd in the Summer Scorcher last start showed a return to form. Should figure in the finish.

3. How’s The Serenity (6)

Led all the way to win the Summer Scorcher by 1.3 lengths when resuming from a spell. Loves this track and has a solid second-up record. A winning chance again.

4. Express Time (3)

This mare has won 11 of her 31 starts but hasn’t done better than 3rd in 5 runs this preparation. Looking elsewhere.

5. Carocapo (1)

Finished 2nd in this race in 2021. He’s now a nine-year-old and resumed from a spell to run equal 3rd in the Summer Scorcher. He really tried hard in that race and generally improves second-up. Has barrier 1 and it wouldn’t surprise to see him in the finish.

6. Long Beach (7)

Ran 3,3 lengths 6th in the Summer Scorcher and has won 2 of 6 second-up. Can improve on last start.

7. Strathmore Rose (2)

This 5YO mare won her last 2 starts at Albany – one win was by 4.6 lengths, Likes to lead so will make her presence felt in this race. Don’t dismiss.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.