WATC Gimcrack Stakes – 2024

Track: Good   Weather: Fine

There are 12 fillies lining up for the 2024 Furphy Gimcrack Stakes. Three of them had their last start in the Listed Supremacy Stakes over 1000m at Ascot on 23rd March (won by Sir Dreamalot), three in a 2YO Open Set Weights with Penalties over 1100m at Ascot on 16th March (won by Siren Assault), and two in the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic over 1200m at Pinjarra on 16th February (won by Big Shots), while three came via via different races and one is having her first start. Two runners are sired by Blue Point. Trainers Daniel & Ben Pearce, Simon A Miller and Russell Stewart each have 2 runners.

The early favourite is Golden Vale who has won 2 of her 3 starts. Second favourite is Golden Kathleen who was a 2.8 length winner at Bunbury at her only start. Third favourite is Siren Assault who is a last-start winner. Blue Rocket has made the quinella at both her starts. Heavy Metal ran 3rd in the Supremacy Stakes at her only start, while Earthstorm ran 2nd in the same race. The other runners are currently $14 or longer.

1. Sinful Living (5)

The most experienced runner in the field as she has had 6 runs already for 2 wins and a place. Last start she finished 2.3 lengths 5th in the Listed Supremacy Stakes over 1000m at Ascot on 23rd March (won by Sir Dreamalot). In the mix.

2. Golden Vale (3)

Started her career brilliantly with two wins over 1000m at Ascot then stepped up to 1200m in the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic at Pinjarra on 16th February where she ran 5.8 lengths 10th and had a slow recovery. Has had a 7 week let-up and blinkers go on. Looks the main chance.

3. Siren Assault (8)

Won by 1.3 lengths in a 2YO Open Set Weights with Penalties over 1100m at Ascot on 16th March. Had placed at both of her other starts and should run well.

4. Blue Rocket (2)

Debuted with a 2 length win over 1000m at Ascot, then was runner-up to Sir Dreamalot over 1000m at Bunbury on 9th March. Chance.

5. Define Beautiful (10)

Has won one of her 3 starts. Has had a let-up after running 1.6 lengths 4th in the Magic Millions Classic at Pinjarra on 16th February. Won a Belmont trial and could surprise.

6. Golden Kathleen (9)

Was a 2.8 length winner at Bunbury at her only start. Rates well and can figure in the finish.

7. Earthstorm (11)

She’s placed at both her starts, debuting with 3rd behind Golden Vale then ran 2nd in the Supremacy Stakes. Chance.

8. Lyn’s Star (1)

Resumes from an 11 week break. Placed at Ascot on debut in a small field then raced greenly when 6th at Pinjarra on 17th January. Prefer others.

9. Heavy Metal (7)

Ran 3rd in the Supremacy Stakes at her only start, coming from well back with good closing splits. It was a great debut and if she takes improvement from that run she can be in the finish.

10. Diamond Dancer (12)

Ran 3rd behind Siren Assault at her only start. Blinkers go on. Will find this harder.

11. Gold Flakes (4)

Finished 6th behind Siren Assault at her only start. Looks tested.

12. Real Deluxe (6)

First starter who has been trialling well. Keep an eye on the betting.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
2 Golden Vale
3 Siren Assault
6 Golden Kathleen
7 Earthstorm

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	3 Siren Assault
2nd	6 Golden Kathleen	1.51 lengths
3rd	7 Earthstorm	1.66 lengths
4th	9 Heavy Metal	2.03 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

There were no scratchings.