2022 The Invitation Race Details
Race 9 at Randwick on Saturday 22nd October 2022.
The Invitation is a 1400-metre set weights plus penalties race for fillies and mares that are three years old and upwards and the Australian Turf Club holds it in October. It is typically run at Randwick during the Spring.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on The Invitation page.
The Invitation 2022 Preview
Track: Soft – Heavy Weather: Shower or two
Fourteen runners (two of which are emergencies) have accepted for the $2,000,000 Invitation and there have been no early scratchings.
This is a wide-open betting race with the favourite opening at $5.00.
Icebath ($5.00) has been consistent in this preparation without winning, which is just what she does on a regular basis. She was favourite in the Epsom Handicap and failed to deliver, finishing 5.6 lengths back in fourth. Nimalee ($5.50) won the Golden Pendant two back before backing up a week later in the Epsom Handicap where she was just okay.
Forbidden Love ($6.50) rounds out the top three in betting and she is coming off a 2.7 length eleventh in the Sydney Stakes last weekend which wasn’t the worst run first up.
The Invitation Runner by Runner
1. Forbidden Love (2)
On the quick backup from the Sydney Stakes. Her best wins this easily but she hasn’t been her best for a while now. Take on trust.
2. Nimalee (9)
She was an impressive winner of the Golden Pendant two back before backing up a week later in the Epsom Handicap where she was just okay. Drawn okay and should run another bold race.
3. Icebath (3)
She was favourite in the Epsom Handicap and failed to deliver, finishing 5.6 lengths back in fourth. If she runs up to her best, she goes close but she is few and far between.
4. Electric Girl (8)
Ran well in the Sheraco before being fair in the Golden Pendant. Drawn well and maps well, expect another bold run from her.
5. Promise of Success (10)
No response to riding first-up which is a concern. Will need luck regardless.
6. Swats That (11)
Failed to perform in better grades this preparation and although this is better, she needs to tackle 1400m for the first time interstate. Prefer others.
7. Expat (4)
Forgive last start as she was found to be lame. Blinkers are back on but she is yet to get near her best form. Take on trust.
8. Barb Raider (13)
First up after 140 days. She will need a peak first-up performance from a poor draw to be a chance.
9. Belle Plaisir (5)
Blinkers go on for the first time following a nice run in the Ladies’ Day Vase. Drawn well and can hit a new level with the blinkers on. Chance.
10. Espiona (7)
Winkers are going on following a lot of underwhelming runs this preparation. Last start was close to her best, but she will need another level to win.
11. Never Talk (14)
Hit the line well last start but again has drawn poorly. Will get back and need luck.
12. Sheeza Belter (1)
First up after 133 days. Would rather watch to see if she returns a decent three-year-old before diving in.
13e. Charmmebaby (16)
Can’t have her here.
14e. Ita (12)
Can’t have her here.
The Invitation 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this year’s race.
Josh’s Tips
|
Jo’s Tips | |
2 Nimalee | 10 Espiona | |
9 Belle Plaisir | 2 Nimalee | |
3 Icebath | 3 Icebath | |
4 Electric Girl | 11 Never Talk |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Manikato Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 1 Cox Plate 2022 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2022 (Moonee Valley 2500m)
Group 2 Crystal Mile 2022 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase 2022 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic 2022 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 3 Tesio Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Listed William Crockett Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Rest. Listed Inglis Banner 2022 (Moonee Valley 1000m)
Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes 2022 (Randwick 2000m)
Group 2 Callander-Presnell 2022 (Randwick 1600m)
Listed Brian Crowley Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1200m)
Listed Belgravia Stakes 2022 (Ascot 1200m)
2022 The Invitation Final Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 5 Promise Of Success | |
2nd | 4 Electric Girl | 0.17 length |
3rd | 2 Nimalee | 0.93 length |
4th | 9 Belle Plaisir | 0.96 length |
The track was rated as Soft 6
Scratchings: 13e Charmmebaby, 14e Ita.