2024 Phelan Ready Stakes Details
Race 4 at Doomben Racecourse on Saturday 30th November 2024.
The Phelan Ready Stakes is a Listed race held at Doomben over 1110 metres. It is for two-year-olds and is run under set weights conditions. The total prize money this year is $200,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Phelan Ready Stakes page.
Phelan Ready Stakes 2024 Preview
Track: Soft 6 Weather: Showers
There is a field of 11 runners for the 2024 AQUIS Stallions Phelan Ready 2YO Plate with 5 colts, a gelding and 5 fillies. Six are having their first race start and of the 5 that have raced, 2 came through a 1000m metre race at Eagle Farm on 2nd November (won by Strawberry Smash) while the others came via different races. Two runners are sired by I Am Invincible, two by Better Than Ready and two by Spirit Of Boom. Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald and Tony Gollan both have 2 runners.
The early favourite is Icarian Dream from the Ciaron Maher stable who has won one of his two starts. Second favourite is the unraced Hi Barbie from the Tony Gollan stable. Third favouritism is shared between Lockyer, who was runner-up at his only start and the unraced Bombay Boom. Secret Sort has a win and a place from 2 runs. The other runners are currently $20 or longer.
2024 Phelan Ready Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Secret Sort (2)
Runner-up on debut at Doomben then won by 1.8 lengths over 1110m last start. One of the chances.
2. Lockyer (3)
Ran 2nd over 1000m at Doomben at his only start, and has won a trial since then. From the Tony Gollan stable and with James Orman riding.Strong hope
3. Artistic Endeavour (11)
Having his first race start and was a close runner-up at his latest trial. Watch the betting.
4. Bombay Boom (6)
Winner of both his trials. One of the main chances.
5. Insta Worthy (7)
Has shown ability at the trials. Don’t dismiss.
6. Mortal Halo (9)
Another first starter. Prefer others.
7. Icarian Dream (10)
Won at Warwick Farm on debut then was a length 4th in the Group 3 Inglis Golden Gift over 1100m at Rosehill on 9th November after being hampered on the home turn. Top pick.
8. Egyptian Goddess (5)
She has 2 places from 3 starts, including 2nd on a heavy track last start. Not the worst.
9. Cuddles For Kimmy (1)
Won on debut and was 4th to Strawberry Smash last start. Nicely drawn. Place chance.
10. Hi Barbie (4)
Tony Gollan runner. Won her latest trial by over 7 lengths. Should be in the finish.
11. Royal Chic (8)
Unraced. Prefer to see.
Phelan Ready Stakes 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo Jackson’s Tips
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10 Hi Barbie | ||
Previews for other races this week
Listed TTC Newmarket Handicap 2024 (Launceston 1200m)
Listed Recognition Stakes 2024 (Doomben 1350m)
Listed Tattersall’s Classic (Fillies & Mares) 2024 (Doomben 1200m)
2024 Phelan Ready Stakes Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 10 Hi Barbie | |
2nd | 9 Cuddles For Kimmy | 0.95 length |
3rd | 1 Secret Sort | 3.46 lengths |
4th | 3 Artistic Endeavour | 3.81 lengths |
The track was rated as Heavy 10.
Scratchings: 2. Lockyer, 4. Bombay Boom, 6. Mortal Hero, 7. Icarian Dream, 11. Royal Chic.