2024 Queen Elizabeth II Cup Race Details
Race 7 at Morphettville Racecourse on Saturday 4th May 2024.
The Queen Elizabeth II Cup is a Group 3 race held at Morphettville racecourse over 2500 metres. It is run under quality handicap conditions. The total prizemoney is $150,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Queen Elizabeth II Cup page.
Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2024 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There are 10 runners for the 2024 Sportsbet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (formally called the Port Adelaide Cup) with 6 geldings and 4 mares. There is one 3YO, four 4YOs, three 5YOs, a 7YO and a 9YO. Three of the runners had their last start in a Restricted 64 Handicap over 2250m at Morphettville Parks on 20th April (won by Sharma Princess) and two in a BM80 Handicap over 1950m at Morphettville Parks on 20th April (won by Hoops), while the rest came via different races. Trainer Lindsay Cadzow has 2 runners.
The early favourite is The Map who hasn’t started since a close 2nd in the Group 2 Adelaide Cup over 3200m at Morphettville on 11th March. Second favourite is First Immortal who ran 8th in the Listed Mornington Cup over 2400m on 20th April. Third favourite is Aberfeldie Boy who was 0.8 length 4th in the Group 3 Easter Cup over 2000m at Caulfield on 6th April. Disagreeable Miss ran 3rd in an Open Handicap over 2500m at Morphettville on 13th April. All other runners are currently $20 or longer.
2024 Queen Elizabeth II Cup Runner by Runner
1. First Immortal (4)
Ran 8th in the Listed Mornington Cup over 2400m on 20th April. He’s won 8 of his 18 starts and rates highly.
2. The Map (1)
Hasn’t started since a close 2nd in the Group 2 Adelaide Cup over 3200m at Morphettville on 11th March. Loves this track and distance and should be in the finish.
3. Aberfeldie Boy (8)
Was 0.8 length 4th in the Group 3 Easter Cup over 2000m at Caulfield on 6th April. Should go well.
4. Disagreeable Miss (9)
Ran 3rd in an Open Handicap over 2500m at Morphettville on 13th April following a 0.5 length win on the Parks circuit. Not the worst.
5. Lake’s Folly (5)
Ran 1.4 lengths 4th in a BM80 Handicap over 1950m at Morphettville Parks on 20th April (won by Hoops). Place chance.
6. Crimson Vine (10)
She has 3 wins and 3 places from 7 races this preparation. Goes well at Morphettville and is one of the chances.
7. Wolf Prince (6)
Finished 2.2 lengths 5th in a Restricted 64 Handicap over 2250m at Morphettville Parks on 20th April (won by Sharma Princess). Has raced at this track 9 times without winning or placing. Looking elsewhere.
8. Maputo (7)
This looks too hard.
9. Space Equity (3)
Has disappointed at his last 2 runs. Unlikely.
10. Sharma Princess (2)
Winner of her last 2 starts. Place chance.
Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Jo Jackson’s Tips
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| 2 The Map | ||
| 1 First Immortal | ||
| 6 Crimson Vine |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup 2024 (Wagga 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 South Australian Derby 2024 (Morphettville 2500m)
Listed Adelaide Guineas 2024 (Morphettville 1600m)
Group 2 Queensland Guineas 2024 (Eagle Farm 1600m)
Group 2 Victory Stakes 2024 (Eagle Farm 1200m)
Listed Dalrello Stakes 2024 (Eagle Farm 1000m)
Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup 2024 (Hawkesbury 1600m)
Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas 2024 (Hawkesbury 1400m)
Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown 2024 (Hawkesbury 1300m)
Listed Hawkesbury Gold Rush 2024 (Hawkesbury 1100m)
Group 3 WA Sires Produce Stakes 2024 (Ascot 1400m)
Group 3 Northam Stakes 2024 (Northam 1300m) – Sunday
2024 Queen Elizabeth II Cup Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 2 The Map | |
| 2nd | 6 Crimson Vine | 3.7 lengths |
| 3rd | 1 First Immortal | 5 lengths |
| 4th | 5 Lake’s Folly | 7.7 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratching: 3. Aberfeldie Boy.