Track: Good 4 Weather: Fine

There are 14 runners for the 2024 Ladbrokes J.J. Atkins with 8 colts, 3 geldings and 3 fillies. Seven runners had their last start in the Group 2 BRC Sires Produce over 1400m at Doomben on 1st June (won by Broadsiding) and four in the Listed The Phoenix over 1500m at Eagle Farm on 25th May (won by Imperialist), while the other three came via different races. Two runners are sired by Churchill. Two runners are trained by Chris Waller and two by Annabel Neasham.

The odds-on early favourite is BRC Sires Produce winner Broadsiding who has won his last 3 starts. Second favourite is Bittercreek who was 4th in the Sires after winning the Group 2 Champagne Classic over 1200m at Doomben on 18th May. Third favourite is Mr Artemisia who has placed at all 3 of his starts in Sydney. Zounawas 2nd in the Sires. Aemelius was 2nd in The Phoenix where she hit the front and was grabbed late, while Imperialist won that race. All other runners are currently $20 or more.

1. Broadsiding (2)

Won the Group 2 BRC Sires Produce over 1400m at Doomben on 1st June to make it 3 wins in a row. Talented colt who should win

2. Zouna (5)

Ran a length 2nd to Broadsiding in the Sires Produce. Place chance.

3. Bittercreek (10)

Was 4th in the Sires after winning the Group 2 Champagne Classic over 1200m at Doomben on 18th May. One of the main chances

4. Beau Dazzler (14)

Finished 4th in the Listed The Phoenix over 1500m at Eagle Farm on 25th May (won by Imperialist). Place chance.

5. Can’t Recall One (11)

Has won 2 of his 3 starts. Not the worst.

6. Imperialist (12)

Winner of The Phoenix after being wide throughout. Place chance.

7. Smashing Time (4)

Ran 5th in the Sires. Prefer others.

8. Bosustow (1)

Last-start maiden winner by 2.8 lengths. Could surprise.

9. Barbaric Lad (8)

Looks tested.

10. Mr Artemisia (3)

Has placed at all 3 of his starts in Sydney. Place chance.

11. China Sea (9)

Impressive winning his only start at Kembla Grange. Watch for any betting moves.

12. El Morzillo (7)

Runner-up in the Champagne Classic then 7th in the Sires after being in the worst part of the track and losing a plate. Don’t dismiss.

13. Aemelius (6)

Was 2nd in The Phoenix where she hit the front and was grabbed late. Can place.

14. Pee Bee Noir (13)

Still a maiden. Looking elsewhere.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo Jackson’s Tips
1 Broadsiding
3 Bittercreek
13 Aemelius
2 Zouna

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	1 Broadsiding
2nd	3 Bittercreek	4.25 lengths
3rd	8 Bosustow	4.31 lengths
4th	12 El Morzillo	4.71 lengths

The track was rated as Good 3.

Scratching: 2. Zouna.