2024 Scenic Blast Stakes Race Details
Race 8 at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 27th January 2024.
The Scenic Blast Stakes is a Listed race held at Ascot racecourse over 1200 metres. It is a quality handicap for three-year-olds and upwards. The total prizemoney is $125,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Scenic Blast Stakes page.
Scenic Blast Stakes 2024 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
With the early scratching of It’sarayday there are 11 runners remaining for the 2024 Scenic Blast Stakes with 8 geldings and 3 mares. There are three 4YOs, two 5YOs, three 6YOs, two 7YOs and one 8YO. Six runners had their last start in the Listed Miss Andretti Stakes over 1200m at Pinjarra on 17th January (won by Wild Belle) while the rest came via different races. Trainers Chris & Michael Gangemi and Neville Parnham have 2 runners.
The early favourite is Man Crush who was a last-start winner over 1300m at Pinjarra on Boxing Day. Second favourite is My Bella Mae who was 10th in the Group 3 Gold Rush on 16th December and should improve back to a shorter distance. Third favourite is Real Danger who was 3rd in the Miss Andretti Stakes after a close 2nd in the Summer Scorcher. Gemma’s Son ran 2nd in the Miss Andretti. The other runners are currently $11 or longer.
2024 Scenic Blast Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Ghost Who Walks (4)
Winner at Ascot 2 starts back then finished 3 lengths 7th in the Listed Miss Andretti Stakes over 1200m at Pinjarra on 17th January. Place chance.
2. Laverrod (12)
Has struggled in all5 runs this preparation. Finished 8th in the Miss Andretti.
3. My Bella Mae (2)
Was 10th in the Group 3 Gold Rush on 16th December and should improve back to a shorter distance.
4. Man Crush (6)
Last-start winner over 1300m at Pinjarra on Boxing Day. One of the chances.
5. It’sarayday (5) – scratched
6. Real Danger (9)
Was 3rd in the Miss Andretti Stakes after a close 2nd in the Summer Scorcher. Genuine chance.
7. Titan Blinders (8)
Finished 1.5 lengths 4th to Let’s Galahvant over 1400m at Ascot on 6th January. Place chance.
8. Gemma’s Son (1)
Ran 2nd in the Miss Andretti. Has drawn the inside barrier and should run well again.
9. Hint Of Mint (10)
Prefer others.
10. Panzdown (3)
Resumed from an 18 week spell for 9th in the Miss Andretti. Prefer others.
11. Rokanori (7)
Resumes from a 17 week spell and can run well fresh.
12. Saintorio (11)
Resumes after 32 weeks. Prefer to see.
Scenic Blast Stakes 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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| 3 My Bella Mae | ||
| 6 Real Danger | ||
| 4 Man Crush | ||
| 8 Gemma’s Son |
Previews for other races this week
Group 3 Manfred Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1200m)
Group 3 Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) 2024 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) 2024 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed John Dillon Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1400m)
Listed W.J. Adams Stakes 2024 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed Australia Day Cup 2024 (Warwick Farm 2400m)
Listed Launceston Guineas 2024 (Launceston 2100m)
Group 2 Australia Stakes 2024 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Listed Carrington Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1400m)
Listed Sunshine Coast Cup 2024 (Sunshine Coast 1400m)
Listed Durbridge Stakes 2024 (Morphettville 1100m)
2024 Scenic Blast Stakes Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 6 Real Danger | |
| 2nd | 7 Titan Blinders | 0.66 length |
| 3rd | 3 My Bella Mae | 0.79 length |
| 4th | 1 Ghost Who Walks | 0.81 length |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratchings: 5. It’sarayday, 9. Hint Of Mint.