2023 South West Autumn Cup Race Details
Race 7 at Pinjarra on Sunday 26th March 2023.
The South West Autumn Cup is a Listed race held at Pinjarra Scarpside racecourse over 2200 metres. It is for horses aged three-years-old and upwards and is run under handicap conditions. The total prizemoney is $125,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the South West Autumn Cup page.
South West Autumn Cup 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There are 9 runners in the $125,000 South West Autumn Cup and they are all geldings. There are two 5YOs, two 6YOs, two 7YOS, two 8YOs and a 9YO. Last years winner Utgard Loki and the runner-up True Attraction both returm. Seven runners had their last start in the Listed Bunbury Cup over 2100m on the 11th of March. Trainers Adam Durrant and Stephen Miller have 2 runners each.
The short-priced favourite is Casino Seventeen who has 2 wins and 3 places from his last 5 runs. Second favourite is No Apology who has run 2nd in the Detonator Stakes then 2nd in the Bunbury Cup at his last 2 starts. Third favourite is General Grant who fought on for 0.7 length 4th in the Bunbury Cup. Black Shadow has won 10 of his 58 starts. All other runners are currently $12 or more.
2023 South West Autumn Cup Runner by Runner
1. Neufbosc (8)
Hasn’t shown much at his last few starts, but has a good record at this distance.
2. No Apology (4)
Has run 2nd in the Detonator Stakes then 2nd in the Bunbury Cup at his last 2 starts. Can be in the finish again.
3. True Attraction (7)
Has had a poor start to this campaign with last in the Detonator Stakes and the Bunbury Cup. Looking elsewhere.
4. Utgard Loki (9)
Won this race last year and was 3rd the year before. hasn’t run well well at his last couple. He is a tough campaigner who can put in a good one.
5. Black Shadow (2)
Has won 10 of his 58 starts. Came 3rd in the Detonator Stakes then can forgive for 8th in the Bunbury Cup where he raced wide without cover. Place chance.
6. Casino Seventeen (3)
He has 2 wins and 3 places from his last 5 runs. Gets William Pike this time and looks a winning chance.
7. Come Right Back (1)
Finished midfield at his last 2 runs. Not the worst.
8. Double Digit (6)
Looks safely held.
9. General Grant (5)
Fought on for 0.7 length 4th in the Bunbury Cup. In the mix.
South West Autumn Cup 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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| 6 Casino Seventeen | ||
| 2 No Apology | ||
| 9 General Grant | ||
| 4 Utgard Loki |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 William Reid Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 2 Sunline Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 3 Alexandra Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Listed Valley Pearl St Albans Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Listed Albury Gold Cup 2023 (Albury 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Australian Cup 2023 (Flemington 2000m)
Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes 2023 (Flemington 1200m)
Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap 2023 (Flemington 1000m)
Listed The Roy Higgins 2023 (Flemington 2600m)
Listed Sunlight Classic/Moomba Plate 2023 (Flemington 1100m)
Group 1 Tancred Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2400m)
Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Tulloch Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Emancipation Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Doncaster Prelude 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 T L Baillieu Handicap 2023 (Rosehill 1400m)
Group 3 W.A. Oaks 2023 (Ascot 2400m)
Listed Grandstand Cup 2023 (Ascot 1500m)
Listed Melvista Stakes 2023 (Ascot 2200m)
2023 South West Autumn Cup Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 6 Casino Seventeen | |
| 2nd | 2 No Apology | 5.27 lengths |
| 3rd | 1 Neufbosc | 5.28 lengths |
| 4th | 8 Double Digit | 5.88 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
There were no scratchings.