Mona Lisa Stakes 2023 Race Details
Race 6 at Wyong Racecourse on Friday the 1st of September 2023.
The Mona Lisa Stakes is a Listed race held at Wyong Racecourse and is run over 1350 metres. It is run under set weights plus penalties conditions and is for fillies and mares. 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 Mona Lisa Stakes page.
Mona Lisa Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Soft Weather: Fine
The clear favourite is Olentia and will take beating in this suitable race. Va Via has been ultra impressive this prep and can notch up another win while Short Shorts brings in different form and should be hard to hold out. Chassis tends to mix its form but its best gives this a shake.
Mona Lisa Stakes 2023 Runner by Runner
1. North Star Lass (6)
Racing okay and should land up on the speed. Clark is an ideal booking and this race suits.
2. Olentia (10)
Hard to knock the way its going with the only query being the draw. Likeable in 4 starts to date and unlucky not to be unbeaten. Short but very hard to beat.
3. Wollombi (13)
Sound return. Looks up to these despite the draw. Respect any market moves.
4. Chassis (8))
Mixes form but is up to these and the stable usually get them right for these kinds of races. Hard to beat.
5. Short Shorts (1)
Racing well last prep and gets barrier 1 and the in form jockey. This race looks suitable.
6. Va Via (11)
Very hard to knock this prep. Gets a wide barrier but is a line finder and can notch up another win with the leading jockey booked. Hard to beat.
7. Diamond Dealer (12)
Stable is flying but would be a surprise. Place hope.
8. Banana Queen (5)
Need to see more this prep.
9. Beour Bay (2) – SCRATCHED
10. Mirra View (4)
Can’t have.
11. Sanstoc (7)
A shade over the odds. Did some good things last prep and can bob up in this at a big price.
12. Speak Up (3)
Maps well and looks nicely placed here. Respect any market moves.
13. Anagain (15)
Can’t have.
14. Byron Belle (14)
Liked the return run. Likely to run Saturday with the better barrier.
15. Zorocat (9)
Can’t have.
Mona Lisa Stakes 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Bryce Parker’s Tips
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Jo Jackson’s Tips | |
| 6 Va Via | ||
| 4 Chassis | 4 Chassis | |
| 3 Wollombi | 5 Short Shorts | |
| 5 Short Shorts | 3 Wollombi |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Wyong Gold Cup 2023 (Wyong 2100m)
Group 1 Memsie Stakes 2023 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 HDF McNeil Stakes 2023 (Caulfield 1200m)
Group 3 The Heath 1100 2023 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 3 W.W. Cockram Stakes 2023 (Caulfield 1200m)
Listed Heatherlie Handicap 2023 (Caulfield 1700m)
Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 2 Furious Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 2 Tramway Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 3 Concorde Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1000m)
Listed City Tatt’s Club Cup 2023 (Randwick 2400m)
Listed Tattersall’s Member Cup 2023 (Eagle Farm 1600m)
Mona Lisa Stakes 2023 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 10 Mirra View | |
| 2nd | 11 Sanstoc | 0.17 length |
| 3rd | 3 Wollombi | 0.86 length |
| 4th | 8 Banana Queen | 2.41 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 2. Olentia, 7. Diamond Dealer, 9. Beour Bay.
Comments: Protest 2nd (Sanstoc) against 1st (Mirra View) – DISMISSED