2023 SAJC Chairman’s Stakes Race Details
Race 8 at Morphettville on Saturday 29th April 2023.
The SAJC Chairman’s Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Morphettville racecourse over 2000 metres. It is for horses aged three-years-old and is run under set weights conditions. The total prizemoney is $127,250 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the SAJC Chairman’s Stakes page.
SAJC Chairman’s Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
Following the early scratching of Captain Pluto, 14 runners remain for the Chairman’s Stakes. There are 3 fillies, 10 geldings and one colt. Four of the runners had their last start in the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas over 1800m at Morphettville on 15 April, two in the Group 3 Auraria Stakes over 1800 at Morphettville on 15 April and two in a 3YO Handicap over 1600m at Sandown Lakeside on 8 April, while the rest all came via different races. Trainers Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) and Mark & Levi Kavanagh both have 2 runners.
The early favourite is Loco who just missed over 1600m at Sandown Lakeside on 8 April. Second favourite is Suizuro who ran 3rd in the Group 1 Australian Derby over 2400m at Randwick on 1 April. Third favourite is Ain’t He Grand who comes off 4th in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate over 2000m at Randwick on 15 April. The rest of the runners are currently over $10.
2023 SAJC Chairman’s Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Suizuro (1)
Ran 3rd in the Group 1 Australian Derby over 2400m at Randwick on 1 April. Drawn the inside barrier and looks a winning chance.
2. Ain’t He Grand (15)
Comes off 4th in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate over 2000m at Randwick on 15 April. Place chance.
3. Loco (5)
One of two runners for Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr (the other is Ravin). Just missed over 1600m at Sandown Lakeside on 8 April and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Has a win and 2 places from 3 starts and will run well.
4. Red Sun Sensation (8)
Has a win and 4 places from 8 starts. Up in distance from last start. Place chance.
5. Thirsty Guest (13)
Ran on from well back in the field to grab 3rd in the Port Adelaide Guineas. Should go well.
6. Prince Tikea (14)
Comfortably held in the Port Adelaide Guineas. Unlikely.
7. Captain Pluto (12) – SCRATCHED
8. Impending Link (2)
Won a 1600m maiden plate at Pakenham at his 3rd start. This is a big class rise.
9. Superstock (10)
Won over 1450m at Kilmore on 30 March then was 2nd over 1600m at Terang on a heavy track. Not the worst.
10. Verifier (9)
Has placed in 2 runs out of 3 this campaign. Sneaky place chance.
11. Karaka Kiwi (7)
Unplaced in all 4 runs this preparation. Unlikely.
12. Sir Kingsford (4)
Finished 5th in the Port Adelaide Guineas. Fitter now.
13. Rich Result (3)
Prefer others.
14. Whispering Lady (11)
Was a 3.8 length winner of an 1850m maiden at Terang on heavy going. Should be competitive.
15. Ravin (6)
Finished 1.5 lengths 5th in the Auraria Stakes. Could place.
SAJC Chairman’s Stakes 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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| 1 Suizuro | ||
| 3 Loco | ||
| 5 Thirsty Guest | ||
| 14 Whispering Lady |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Australasian Oaks 2023 (Morphettville 2000m)
Group 3 Breeders Stakes 2023 (Morphettville 1200m)
Listed Port Adelaide Cup 2023 (Morphettville 2500m)
Group 2 Queensland Guineas 2023 (Eagle Farm 1600m)
Group 2 Victory Stakes 2023 (Eagle Farm 1200m)
Listed Dalrello Stakes 2023 (Eagle Farm 1200m)
Group 3 WA Sires Produce Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1400m)
Listed VRC St Leger 2023 (Sandown Hillside 3000m)
Listed Anzac Day Stakes 2023 (Sandown Hillside 1400m)
Listed Anniversary Vase 2023 (Sandown Hillside 1400m)
Group 3 Northam Stakes 2023 (Northam 1300m) – Sunday
2023 SAJC Chairman’s Stakes Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 4 Red Sun Sensation | |
| 2nd | 3 Loco | 0.3 length |
| 3rd | 1 Suizuro | 0.7 length |
| 4th | 14 Whispering Lady | 2.4 lengths |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratchings: 2. Ain’t He Grand, 7. Captain Pluto.