2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Race Details

Race 4 at Randwick on Saturday 9 April 2022.

The Percy Sykes Stakes is a Group 2 1200 metre set weights plus penalties race for the fillies that are two-year-old that is run by the Australian Turf Club in April. It is normally run at Randwick during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Percy Sykes Stakes page.

Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 Preview

Track: Heavy Weather: Showers.

Fifteen runners have accepted for the $1,000,000 Group 1 Doncaster Mile with one of those being emergencies and there have been no early scratchings. The James Cummings stable is saddling up three runners, Team Snowden, the Annabel Neasham stable, and the Waterhouse/Bott stable will all saddle up two runners each whilst the other stables only have one entry each.

Paris Dior is the early favourite and she is first-up after 63 days off. She was last seen running a cracking second in the Inglis Millenium in February. The second favourite is the Godolphin filly Ojai, who ran a credible fifth placing in the Golden Slipper, after coming from last.

On the third line of betting is the promising Willinga Beast, who won her only start in a maiden race at Canterbury, but done so in impressive fashion.

Percy Sykes Stakes Runner by Runner

1. Queen of the Ball (6)

Won’t like the ground.

2. Sheeza Belter (7)

First-up. Good form in Western Australia but this could be too much for her first-up.

3. Paris Dior (3)

First-up. Yet to face a wet track and based on her runs, 1200m shouldn’t be an issue. She has talent. Class may get her home.

4. Ojai (5)

Huge run in defeat in the Golden Slipper. Drawn well and looks a big chance.

5. Lady Laguna (10)

Prefer others.

6. Mumbai Jewel (12)

Unknown in the ground. Could run a sneaky place.

7. Dashing Legend (14)

Ran well in the Reisling Stakes. Could run a big race.

8. Magic Carpet (8)

Second in the Magic Night Stakes. Drawn nicely here and she can win this.

9. Pantonario (4)

Prefer others.

10. Kin (9)

Prefer others.

11. Gendarmerie (1)

Outclassed.

12. Swift Sweet (15)

Unlucky last start. Can run a place.

13. North Star Lass (2)

Sneaky chance to run a big race.

14. Willinga Beast (13)

Got talent and showed she can run on the ground. This is much tougher.

15e. Lady Percival’s (11)

Prefer others.

Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 Tips

The following are the top 4 selections for this year’s race.

Josh’s Tips
Jo’s Tips
7 Dashing Legend 3 Paris Dior
8 Magic Carpet 8 Magic Carpet
4 Ojai 13 North Star Lass
13 North Star Lass 2 Sheeza Belter

Previews for other races this week

Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2022 (Randwick 2000m)

Group 1 Sydney Cup 2022 (Randwick 3200m)

Group 1 Australian Oaks 2022 (Randwick 2400m)

Group 1 Queen of the Turf 2022 (Randwick 1600m)

Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint 2022 (Randwick 1200m)

Provincial-Midway Championships Final 2022 (Randwick 1400m)

Group 2 Sapphire Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1200m)

Listed Fernhill Mile Handicap 2022 (Randwick 1600m)

Listed South Pacific Classic 2022 (Randwick 1400m)

Group 2 WATC Derby 2022 (Ascot 2400m)

Group 3 Auraria Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1800m)

Listed Port Adelaide Guineas 2022 (Morphettville 1800m)

Listed Dequetteville Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1050m)

Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1100m)

2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Final Results

Result Horse Margin
1st 3 Paris Dior
2nd 14 Willinga Beast 0.15 length
3rd 5 Lady Laguna 4.02 lengths
4th 9 Pantonario 4.07 lengths

The track was rated as Heavy 10.

Scratchings: 1. Queen Of The Ball, 6. Mumbai Jewel.