2023 SA Sires Produce Stakes Race Details
Race 2 at Morphettville Parks on Saturday 13th May 2023.
The South Australian Sires Produce Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Morphettville Parks racecourse over 1400 metres. It is for two-year-olds 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 Sires Produce Stakes page.
SA Sires Produce Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There are 8 runners for the SA Sires Produce with 5 fillies, 2 geldings and one colt. Two of the runners had their last start in the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes over 1200m at Morphettville on 29 April and two in a 2YO Fillies Maiden Plate over 1200m at Cranbourne on 5 May, while the rest all came via different races. Four runners are still maidens.
The early favourite is Nodachi who won a 1400m 2YO Maiden Plate at Bendigo by 5.8 lengths on 30 April after placing at her 2 previous starts. Second favourite is Harley’n’rose who worked home strongly from the tail of the field for 3rd in the Breeders’ Stakes. Third favourite is Long Lost Friend who was a 2 length winner on debut at Bendigo, before 4th at Mornington. Anticks was a last start winner at Cranbourne. The rest of the runners are currently over $12.
2023 SA Sires Produce Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Harley’n’rose (3)
He worked home strongly from the tail of the field for 3rd in the Breeders’ Stakes, and now has a win and 2 places from 4 starts. Winning chance.
2. Written By You (6)
Ran 5th at Cranbourne at his only start. Prefer others.
3. Air Assault (4)
This colt is trained by Leon Madonald & Andrew Gluyas, who have had success in this race before. He had an ideal trail but didn’t finish off when 5th in the Breeders Stakes. Place chance.
4. Nodachi (2)
She won a 1400m 2YO Maiden Plate at Bendigo by 5.8 lengths on 30 April after placing at her 2 previous starts. That was on a soft track and she is the leading hope here.
5. Anticks (8)
Last start winner over 1200m at Cranbourne. Capable of making her presence felt.
6. Long Lost Friend (1)
She was a 2 length winner on debut at Bendigo, before 4th over 1200m at Mornington. Drawn barrier 1 and can be in the finish.
7. Diamonds Choice (7)
Won a trial at Murray Bridge on 20 April. In the mix.
8. Tokyo Star (5)
Was held up then chased hard with no room late for 1.9 lengths 5th over 1200m at Cranbourne at her only start. Could surprise.
SA Sires Produce 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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| 4 Nodachi | ||
| 1 Harley’n’rose | ||
| 5 Anticks | ||
| 4 Long Lost Friend |
Previews for other races this week
Listed Scone Cup 2023 (Scone 1600m) – Friday
Group 1 Doomben 10,000 2023 (Doomben 1200m)
Group 2 Spirit of Boom Classic 2023 (Doomben 1200m)
Group 3 Rough Habit Plate 2023 (Doomben 2000m)
Group 3 Chairman’s Handicap 2023 (Doomben 2000m)
Listed Bright Shadow Quality 2023 (Doomben 1200m)
Listed Members’ Handicap 2023 (Doomben 1600m)
Group 1 South Australian Derby 2023 (Morphettville 2500m)
Listed Adelaide Guineas 2023 (Morphettville 1600m)
Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic 2023 (Scone 1400m)
Listed Luskin Star Stakes 2023 (Scone 1300m)
Listed Ortensia Stakes 2023 (Scone 1100m)
Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes 2023 (Scone 1100m)
Listed Woodlands Stakes 2023 (Scone 1100m)
Group 3 Belmont Sprint 2023 (Belmont 1400m)
Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes 2023 (Flemington 2800m)
Listed The Straight Six 2023 (Flemington 1200m)
2023 SA Sires Produce Stakes Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 3 Air Assault | |
| 2nd | 4 Nodachi | 0.3 length |
| 3rd | 1 Harley’n’rose | 2.8 lengths |
| 4th | 8 Tokyo Star | 4.2 lengths |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratching: 2. Written by You.