2022 The Galaxy Race Details

Race 9 at Rosehill on Saturday 19th March 2022.

The Galaxy is a Group 1 1100 metre handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards that is run by the Australian Turf Club in March. The winner of the Galaxy is exempt from ballot for the 2022 T J Smith Stakes. It is run at Rosehill during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Galaxy page.

The Galaxy 2022 Preview

Track: Soft – Heavy Weather:80% chance of showers (1-5mm)

Fourteen runners have accepted for the $700,000 Group 1 Galaxy with three emergencies and there are no early scratchings. The Bjorn Baker stable is saddling up four runners, the Maher/Eustace stable and Mark Newnham stable are saddling up two runners whilst the rest saddle up just the one runner.

Isotope has opened a solid $4.00 favourite with the next in betting close or into double figures. He has been well placed after running a peak figure in his 1.2 length win of the $1 million race on the Gold Coast. Overpass is the next in betting and he is coming back from a hit and run mission in Melbourne, winning the Inglis Spint up the Flemington straight.

Big Parade is the next in a very compact betting race (outside the favourite) and he is returning after a solid Spring campaign.

The Galaxy Runner by Runner

1. Splintex (16)

Ran okay first-up in the Challenge Stakes. Would prefer it dryer but generally improves second-up.

2. Big Parade (9)

Ran back-to-back peak ratings last preparation. Gets the blinkers again on the back of one trial in preparation for this. Comes to hand quickly, loves the conditions and looks likely to get the rail. Big chance.

3. Bella Nipotina (3)

Solid first-up fifth in the Oakleigh Plate despite winding up lame. Drawn well, doesn’t mind the conditions and improves second-up. Chance at odds.

4. In The Congo (2)

First-up. Two solid trials in preparation for this. Wants a firmer surface but I will be following this preparation.

5. Overpass (1)

Solid winner in Melbourne, drawn ideally and has won on wet going before. Fighting fit and a big chance.

6. Away Game (6)

Consistent without winning. Hit the line well behind Marabi in the Oakleigh Plate. Drawn well, likes the conditions and Meech is down to ride her. Could win this.

7. Brooklyn Hustle (14)

Hit the line first-up in the Bob Hoysted at Flemington. Query over her wet form but will appreciate the pace on in this one.

8. Isotope (10)

Perfectly placed off a peak run at the Gold Coast. Handles wet ground, drawn nicely and is the one to beat.

9. Malkovich (5)

Blinkers first time. Will run his usual race from a decent draw. Place chance

10. Minhaaj (7)

Disappointing last start in the Oakleigh Plate. Gets the blinkers again. Will need to improve dramatically.

11. Paulele (17)

Classy colt who has drawn a bad barrier. Won the Eskimo Prince beating home Converge and Hilal. Trialed well since. Goes close from a better draw.

12. Rule of Law (12)

Had a terrific preparation but he is on the quick back-up at start seven this preparation and drawn wide. Blinkers again. Place chance.

13. Ballistic Lover (11)

Drawn okay but there is a lot of pace. She will make her presence known. Chance.

14. Belluci Babe (8)

Fighting fit and loves the wet. Drawn okay. Can run a race at odds.

15e. Shelby Sixtysix (4)

Would be one of the better bet horses had he got a start. If he gets a start, he goes close to winning again.

16e. Jamaea (13)

Can’t Have.

17e. Delexo (15)

Outclassed.

The Galaxy 2022 Tips

The following are the top 4 selections for this year’s race.

Josh’s Tips
Jo’s Tips
6 Away Game 15 Shelby Sixtysix
8 Isotope 4 In The Congo
11 Paulele 8 Isotope
7 Brooklyn Hustle 6 Away Game

Previews for other races this week

Group 1 George Ryder 2022 (Rosehill 1500m)

Group 1 Golden Slipper 2022 (Rosehill 1200m)

Group 1 Rosehill Guineas 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)

Group 1 Ranvet Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)

Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1200m)

Group 3 Epona Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1900m)

Group 3 Queen’s Cup 2022 (Rosehill 2400m)

Listed Darby Munro Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1200m)

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$5,000,000 All Star Mile 2022 (Flemington 1600m)

Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 2040m) – Friday

$500,000 Jewel 2YO Plate 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)

$500,000 Jewel 3YO Plate 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)

$150,000 The Gold Jewel 2022 (Gold Coast 1400m)

$125,000 Military Rose Plate 2022 (Gold Coast 1100m)

$125,000 Gold Coast Stakes 2022 (Gold Coast 1800m)

2022 The Galaxy Final Results

Result Horse Margin
1st 15 Shelby Sixtysix
2nd 2 Big Parade 0.16 length
3rd 4 In The Congo 0.5 length
4th 14 Belluci Babe 1.28 lengths

The track was rated as Heavy 9.

Scratchings: 1. Splintex, 10. Minhaaj, 17. Delexo.