Rose Of Kingston Stakes – 2023

Track: Good Weather: Fine

With the early scratching of Forbidden City, 13 mares remain for the 2023 Rose off Kingston Stakes. There are four 4YOs, six 5YOs, two 6YOs and one 7YO. Three of them had their last start in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes over 1400m at Flemington on 16th September and three in a Mares Plate over 1200m at Caulfield on 23rd September, while the rest came via different races. Two runners are sired by I Am Invincible. Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman have 3 runners.

The short-priced early favourite is Princess Grace who has placed 5 time from 6 at Group 1 level and was 4th in the Group 1 Makybe Diva at her latest start. Second favourite is Life Lessons who ran 2nd to Amelia’s Jewel in the Let’s Elope. Third favourite is New Zealand mare Skew Wiff who is having her first start in Australia and first start for trainer Mark Walker. Ausbred Flirt resumed for a win over 1400m at Randwick on 16th September. All other runners are currently $21 or more.

1. Skew Wiff (12)

Having her first start in Australia and first start for trainer Mark Walker. Last start winner over 1400m at Hastings on 9th September. Opie Bosson has had success on her previously. Chance.

2. Shuffle Dancer (8)

One of 3 runners for Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman. Resumed for 4 lengths 8th behind Amelia’s Jewel in the Let’s Elope after jumping awkwardly. Has won on soft going. Don’t dismiss.

3. Princess Grace (5)

This 6YO has 8 wins and 9 places from her 19 starts. She has placed 5 time from 6 races at Group 1 level and was 4th in the Group 1 Makybe Diva at her latest start. Looks the likely winner.

4. Wrote To Arataki (7)

Placed at her first start when resuming this campaign then finished 8 lengths from the winner in the Let’s Elope. Good form on soft going. Could place.

5. Jaja Chaboogie (1)

Tasmanian visitor who won over 1350m at Devonport last start. Drawn the rails and could surprise.

6. Waltz On By (14)

Placed in the Group 2 Queen Of The South Stakes at the end of last campaign. Resumed for 2.4 lengths 6th in a Mares Plate at Caulfield. Has the speed to overcome drawing the widest barrier and could place.

7. Startantes (13)

Resumed for 8th in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality. Prefer her over 1200m and looking to others.

8. Starlight Scope (9)

Last start winner over 1300m at Sandown Hillside on 13th September. Not the worst.

9. Belle Et Riche (3)

Has been a little disappointing in her 3 starts so far this campaign. Prefer others.

10. Life Lessons (6)

Ran 2nd to Amelia’s Jewel in the Let’s Elope. There is no horse of the calibre of Amelia’s Jewel in this race and she is one of the main chances here.

11. Dazzling Lucy (2)

Put in decent performance in a Mares Plate at Caulfield for 1.4 lengths 5th. Rough place chance.

12. Forbidden City (11)  – SCRATCHED

13. Ausbred Flirt (10)

Resumed for a win over 1400m at Randwick on 16th September. Can make her presence felt.

14. Climbing Star (4)

Unlikely.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips	Lewis Oliver’s Tips
3 Princess Grace	3 Princess Grace
10 Life Lessons	4 Wrote To Arataki
1 Skew Whiff	1 Skew Whiff
5 Jaja Chaboogie	10 Life Lessons

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	10 Life Lessons
2nd	3 Princess Grace	0.4 length
3rd	4 Wrote To Arataki	0.5 length
4th	6 Waltz On By	0.6 length

The track was rated as Soft 5.

Scratchings: 1. Skew Wiff, 12. Forbidden City, 13. Ausbred Flirt.