2024 The Invitation Details
Race 8 at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday 26th October 2024.
The The Invitation is a Group 2 race held at Randwick over 1400 metres. This race is for Fillies and Mares aged Three-Years-Old and older and is run under Set Weights and Penalties Conditions.
The total prize money this year is $2,000,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the The Invitation page.
The Invitation 2024 Preview
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Big wraps are on Olentia and it was a superb return. Can go right on with things now. Zougotcha has plenty of class and loves racing here. Looks poised to be in the finish. Magic Time needs luck from the draw but should be strips fitter for the return while Makarena can land up on the speed from barrier 1 and give a bold sight in what is a wide open field. Royal Merchant is also worth some thought.
2024 The Invitation Runner by Runner
1. Zougotcha (5)
Class runner who commands respect in this field and maps for a good run. Proven at this level and looks the right price.
2. Magic Time (11)
Just fair on resuming but brings in a class factor, will be strips fitter second up and will be hard to hold out with a back to follow.
3. Belclare (3)
Can’t have.
4. Royal Merchant (4)
Prefer others.
5. Olentia (7)
Enormous win last start and strong wraps from the stable for this runner. Can take this out and go onto better things.
6. Roots (13)
She is handy on her day. Form has been mixed this prep but is good enough for these.
7. Makarena (1)
Can bounce back with even luck from barrier 1 and has the pace to settle on speed and prove hard to run down.
8. Terra Mater (12)
Can’t have.
9. Roll On High (8)
Market watch fresh and has the talent for this. Keep safe.
10. Coco Jamboo (6)
Pass mark return and will be hard to hold out, strips fitter for the return and drawn well.
11. Queues Likely (10)
Can’t have.
12. Arctic Glamour (14)
Prefer others.
13. Miss Hellfire (9)
This looks too tough.
14. Danny’s St Darci (2)
Can’t have.
The Invitation 2024 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Bryce Parker’s Tips
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5 Olentia | ||
2 Magic Time | ||
1 Zougotcha | ||
4 Royal Merchant |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Cox Plate 2024 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 2 Crystal Mile 2024 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 McEwen Stakes 2024 (Moonee Valley 1000m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic 2024 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase 2024 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 3 JRA Cup 2024 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes 2024 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 3 Tesio Stakes 2024 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Listed William Crockett Stakes 2024 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes 2024 (Randwick 2000m)
Group 2 Callander-Presnell 2024 (Randwick 1500m)
Group 3 Craven Plate 2024 (Randwick 1800m)
Listed Five Diamonds Prelude 2024 (Randwick 1500m)
Listed Brian Crowley Stakes 2024 (Randwick 1200m)
Listed Belgravia Stakes 2024 (Ascot 1200m)
2024 The Invitation Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 3 Belclare | |
2nd | 2 Magic Time | 1.17 lengths |
3rd | 7 Makarena | 1.67 lengths |
4th | 5 Olentia | 3.1 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 13e. Miss Hellfire, 14e. Danny’s St Darci.