Phar Lap Stakes – 2024

Track: Good Weather: Fine

Makarena should be ready to peak and has the ability to take this out. Saltcoats goes in the mix but is slightly under the odds in this field. Les Vampires has the quality but will need luck from barrier 12. Tutta La Vita has plenty of class but will also require a very good ride from the wide draw. Kintyre goes in the mix and looks to get a nice run from barrier 7 while Zardozi will appreciate the rise in trip.

1. Raf Attack (14)

Can’t have.

2. Les Vampires (12)

Racing well and brings in some strong ratings to this field. Goes in the mix despite the draw.

3. Tannhauser (13)

Can’t have.

4. Heman (1)

Prefer others.

5. Saltcoats (2)

Going well and solid return. Maps well but a shade under the odds in this affair.

6. Kintyre (7)

Good value and does bring in some strong form into this race. Should get a nice tow into it and has some class about it.

7. Our Couver (8)

Can’t have.

8. Ravello (11)

This looks too tough.

9. Groundrush (4)

Prefer others.

10. Noisy Boy (6)

Can’t have.

11. Zardozi (10)

Big fan of this runner. May want further but classy enough to win this. Goes close.

12. Tutta La Vita (15)

Needs luck from the draw and dual nommed but big player if it runs here. Hard to beat.

13. Kristilli (16)

Can’t have.

14. Makarena (9)

Sound return and then another solid effort last start. Ready to peak and the booking of Tim Clark is ideal. Class runner in a very open race.

15. Mare Of Mt Buller (3)

Can’t have.

16. Waikato Girl (5) – scratched

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips
14 Makarena
6 Kintyre
2 Les Vampires
12 Tutta La Vita

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	11 Zardozi
2nd	14 Makarena	1.89 lengths
3rd	6 Kintyre	2.02 lengths
4th	2 Les Vampires	3.79 lengths

The track was rated as Soft 6.

Scratchings: 9. Groundrush, 12. Tutta La Vita, 13. Kristilli, 15. Mare Of Mt Buller, 16. Waikato Girl