2023 Pinjarra Classic Race Details
Race 8 at Pinjarra on Sunday 26th February 2023.
The Pinjarra Classic is a Listed race over 1300 metres run at Pinjarra. It is a quality handicap race for runners two-years-old and upwards held by the Pinjarra Race Club. This year it has prizemoney of $150,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Pinjarra Classic page.
Pinjarra Classic 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There is a field of 11 runners lining up for the $150,000 Pinjarra Classic with 8 geldings and 3 mares. There are two 4YOs, five 5YOs, two 6YOs, one 7YO and one 9YO. Five runners had their last start in the Listed Cyril Flower Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 11 February, two in a RTG 72+ Handicap over 1200m at Ascot on 11 February, while the other 4 runners came via different races. Trainer Chris & Michael Gangemi have 3 runners.
The early favourite is Sniparoochy who resumed for a close 2nd in the Cyril Flower. Second favourite is Halatorian who was 3rd in the same race. Third favourite is Phanta who ran 2nd in the Listed Scenic Blast Stakes over 1200m last start. Creator won a RTG 72+ 1200m race at Ascot last start, while Buzzoom finished 2 lengths 5th in the Easingwold Stakes over 1400m at Ascot. All other runners are currently $14 or more.
2023 Pinjarra Classic Runner by Runner
1. Hot Zed (8)
Finished 4.7 lengths 7th in the Cyril Flower Stakes when resuming from a 9 week let-up. Prefer others.
2. Titan Blinders (9)
Back from a 9 week break for 2.3 lengths 5th in the Cyril Flower. Place only.
3. Sniparoochy (10)
Resumed for a close 2nd in the Cyril Flower where she was overhauled late by top filly My Bella Mae. Leading hope.
4. Son Of A God (2)
First up after 25 week spell. Prefer to see.
5. Buzzoom (11)
Finished 2 lengths 5th in the Easingwold Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 7 January. Hasn’t started for 7 weeks. Chance.
6. Carocapo (1)
Has placed twice from 4 starts this campaign and has barrier 1. In the mix.
7. Creator (7)
Won a RTG 72+ 1200m race at Ascot on 11 February. Has a win and a place from 2 starts at this track. Should make his presence felt.
8. Gunmetal Grey (5)
Ran 0.8 length 4th over 1800m at Ascot on New Years Day then finished a length 4th behind Creator on 11 February. Place chance.
9. Halatorion (4)
Finished a length 3rd in the Cyril Flower after winning his 2 starts before that. Should go well.
10. Phanta (3)
Ran a close 2nd in the Listed Scenic Blast Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 28 January when resuming. Goes well second-up and can be in the finish.
11. The Spruiker (6)
Finished 4.4 lengths 6th over 1500m at Ascot last start. Prefer others.
Pinjarra Classic 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Jo Jackson’s Tips
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| 3 Sniparoochy | ||
| 7 Creator | ||
| 9 Halatorian | ||
| 10 Phanta |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1200m)
Group 1 Oakleigh Plate 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1100m)
Group 1 Futurity Stakes 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1400m)
Group 2 Peter Young Stakes 2023 (Sandown Hillside 1800m)
Group 2 Autumn Classic 2023 (Sandown Hillside 1800m)
Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1400m)
Group 3 Mannerism Stakes 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1400m)
Group 3 Zeditave Stakes 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 1200m)
Listed Victoria Gold Cup 2023 (Sandown Lakeside 2100m)
Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 1 Surround Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Skyline Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 Liverpool City Cup 2023 (Randwick 1300m)
Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 2600m)
Listed Detonator Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1800m)
Listed Lex Piper Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1600m)
Listed Ascot 1000 Guineas 2023 (Ascot 1800m)
2023 Pinjarra Classic Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 1 Hot Zed | |
| 2nd | 7 Creator | 0.76 length |
| 3rd | 11 The Spruiker | 0.9 length |
| 4th | 8 Gunmetal Grey | 1.45 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratching: 10. Phanta