2024 The Russell Balding Stakes Details

Race 7 at Rosehill Racecourse on Saturday 2nd November 2024.

The The Russell Balding Stakes is a Feature (not a Group race) race held at Rosehill over 1300 metres. The total prize money this year is $3,000,000.

You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the The Russell Balding Stakes page.

The Russell Balding Stakes 2024 Preview

Track: Good 4 Weather: Fine

Looks Bella’s for the taking. She was huge in The Everest and will take plenty of holding out in this after winning this same race last year.  Sunshine In Paris has the class to be worth thought. Big danger to the favourite despite the slightly awkward draw. Private Eye hasn’t had much luck this prep but looks likeable odds. I Am Me is well placed from the good draw and can improve off last run. Not out of this. King Of Sparta can find the placings.

2024 The Russell Balding Stakes Runner by Runner

1. Private Eye (1)

Class runner who has the talent to take this out. Hasn’t had much luck this prep and will need the breaks from barrier 1 but is good enough.

2. King Of Sparta (4)

Dry tracker who is a place chance against these.

3. Bella Nipotina (3)

She was enormous in The Everest. Had no favours and still win. She stays up forever so no concerns on her form dropping and i’ll be shocked if she isn’t top 3. Looks the winner.

4. Sunshine In Paris (8)

Danger to Bella. Tough draw but classy runner and proven at this level. Can win if Bella is off her game.

5. Lady Laguna (9)

Can’t have.

6. Mazu (6)

Has been bouncing back into form recently and not the worst. Couldn’t back it to win but will be there abouts.

7. Phearson (10)

Can’t have.

8. Coal Crusher (2)

Prefer others.

9. Tamerlane (2)

Not for this.

10. Rocketing By (7)

Can’t have.

11. Flying Crazy (11)

Leaning to others.

12. I Am Me (5)

Proven at this level and does have form around Bella. Contender against these and maps kindly.

The Russell Balding Stakes 2024 Tips

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips
3 Bella Nipotina
1 Private Eye
4 Sunshine In Paris
5 Lady Laguna

Previews for other races this week

Group 1 Victoria Derby 2024 (Flemington 2500m)

Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1200m)

Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1600m)

Group 2 The Damien Oliver 2024 (Flemington 1400m)

Group 2 Wakeful Stakes 2024 (Flemington 2000m)

Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1600m)

Group 3 Rising Fast Stakes 2024 (Flemington 1200m)

Group 3 Furphy Sprint 2024 (Flemington 1100m)

Group 3 The Vanity 2024 (Flemington 1400m)

The Golden Eagle 2024 (Rosehill 1500m)

The Four Pillars 2024 (Rosehill 1500m)

Group 3 Rosehill Gold Cup 2024 (Rosehill 2000m)

Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes 2024 (Ascot 1400m)

Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes 2024 (Ascot 1000m)

2024 The Russell Balding Stakes Results

Result Horse Margin
1st 3 Bella Nipotina
2nd 4 Sunshine In Paris 1.79 lengths
3rd 5 Lady Laguna 2.98 lengths
4th 6 Mazu 3.67 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 9. Tamerlane