2022 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic Race Details
Race 6 at Ascot on Saturday 26th November 2022.
The Sir Ernest Lee Steere Classic is a Listed race over 1400 metres at Ascot. It is a set weights plus penalties race for three-year-olds run by the Western Australian Turf Club in November. It is held on Winterbotton Stakes day and has prizemoney of $125,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic page.
Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic 2022 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There is a field of 11 runners for the $125,000 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic and 3 of them had their last start in the Group 2 WA Guineas over 1600m at Ascot on 19 November while the rest came via different races. There are 5 geldings, 1 colt and 5 fillies. Two are sired by Playing God. Trainer Neville Parnham has two runners.
The early favourite is Saintorio who is on a seven day back-up after 3rd in the WA Guineas and has 2 wins and 4 places from 6 starts this campaign. Second favourite is All The King’s Men who was 3rd in the WA Guineas after a close 2nd in the Listed Fairetha Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 5 November. Third favourite is Vampi At Play who finished 6th in the Group 3 WA Champion Fillies Stakes after being held up. Man Crush ran 6th in the Fairetha, while Swear To God ran 6th in the WA Guineas. The other runners are currently 12 to 1 or longer.
2022 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic Runner by Runner
1. Man Crush (10)
Ran 6th in the Listed Fairetha Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 5 November after a terrific effort for 0.2 length 2nd behind Amelia’s Jewel in the Listed Belgravia Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 22 October. Place chance.
2. Saintorio (4)
On a seven day back-up after 3rd in the WA Guineas and has 2 wins and 4 places from 6 starts this campaign. Should race on the speed and is one of the main chances.
3. All The King’s Men (9)
Was 3rd in the WA Guineas after a close 2nd in the Listed Fairetha Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 5 November. He was wide throughout last start and the drop back in distance suits. Should fight out the finish.
4. Swear To God (5)
This Playing God colt ran 6th in the WA Guineas. Has raced here 6 times for 3 wins and a place. Rough chance.
5. Kosta’s Crown (11)
Finished 4.6 lengths 5th in the Listed Placid Ark Stakes last outing. Two starts before that he won a 1200m maiden race here by nearly 3 lengths. This looks too hard.
6. China Spirit (1)
Interesting runner who had his first start last Sunday at Belmont where he was a 1.3 length winner of a 1300m maiden. He over-raced early and will take improvement from that run. Could surprise.
7. Vampi At Play (8)
One of two runners for trainer Neville Parnham. Finished 6th in the Group 3 WA Champion Fillies Stakes after being held up. Place chance.
8. Diamond Command (2)
The other runner for trainers Neville Parnham. Has a win and 4 places from 5 starts. Always runs an honest race. Rough place chance.
9. Aiyza (6)
Has placed twice at this track and distance combination. Looking elsewhere.
10. Nunes (7)
Started favourite and finished 4 lengths 3rd over 1200m at Ascot last start. Prefer others.
11. Madame Magic (3)
She has only had 2 starts. Was a good maiden winner over 1200m at Ascot then finished 0.2 length 2nd over 1400m at Northan on 16 November after racing greenly. Has upside.
Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo’s Tips
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2 Saintorio | ||
3 All The King’s Men | ||
1 Man Crush | ||
6 China Spirit |
Previews for other races this week
Group 2 Zipping Classic 2022 (Caulfield 2400m)
Group 2 Sandown Guineas 2022 (Caulfield 1600m)
Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 Eclipse Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1800m)
Group 3 Summoned Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1600m)
Listed Sandown Cup 2022 (Caulfield 3200m)
Listed Doveton Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed Merson Cooper Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1000m)
Group 3 Festival Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1500m)
Listed Starlight Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1100m)
Listed ATC Cup 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)
Listed Eureka Stud Classic 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Listed Recognition Stakes 2022 (Gold Coast 1350m)
Listed City Of Marion Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes 2022 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed A.J. Scahill Cup/ WATC Tattersall’s Cup 2022 (Ascot 2100m)
2022 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 2 Saintorio | |
2nd | 3 All The King’s Men | 0.15 length |
3rd | 9 Aiyza | 0.39 length |
4th | 10 Nunes | 1.76 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 8. Diamond Command.