William Crockett Stakes 2023 Race Details
Race 4 at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday the 28th October 2023.
The William Crockett Stakes is a Listed race held at Moonee Valley racecourse over 1600m. It is for three-year-old fillies and is run under set weights plus penalties conditions. The total prizemoney this year is $175,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the William Crockett Stakes page.
William Crockett Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
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A small field of 6 have accepted for the 2023 Crystal Mile. There are 4 geldings and 2 mares, who are both from New Zealand, with one 4YO, two 5YOs, two 6YOs and one 7YO. Two runners had their last start in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap over 1600m at Caulfield on 14th October while the rest came via different races.
The early favourite is Tuvalu who ran 2nd to Alligator Blood in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes last start. The second favourite is Antino who has won 9 of his 12 starts and was 2nd in the Toorak. Third favourite is talented New Zealand mare Prowess who won the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on her last visit to Australia. All other runners are currently $12 or longer.
William Crockett Stakes 2023 Runner by Runner
1. Saltaire (11)
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2. Fire Lane (13) – SCRATCHED
3. Inhibitions (4)
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4. Cigar Flick (14)
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5. Sheva (8)
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6. Picky (7)
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7. Divine Glory (2)
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8. Right To Party (10)
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9. Mumbai Muse (3)
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10. Atlantic Spirit (1)
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11. Paradise City (12)
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12. Floozie (6)
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13. West Of Dalby (9)
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14. Gumdrops (5)
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William Crockett Stakes 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
| Jo Jackson’s Tips | Lewis Oliver’s Tips | |
| 5 Sheva | ||
| 1 Saltaire | ||
| 3 Inhibitions | ||
| 12 Floozie |
Previews for other races this week
Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m) – Friday
Group 3 JRA Cup 2023 (Moonee Valley 2040m) – Friday
Listed Chautauqua Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
The Invitation 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Callander-Presnell 2023 (Randwick 1500m)
Group 3 Craven Plate 2023 (Randwick 2000m)
Listed Brian Crowley Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 1 Cox Plate 2023 (Moonee Valley 2040m)
Group 1 Manikato Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase 2023 (Moonee Valley 2500m)
Group 2 Crystal Mile 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 2 Fillies Classic 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m)
Group 3 Tesio Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m)
Restricled Listed Inglis Banner 2023 (Moonee Valley 1000m)
Listed Belgravia Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed Sale Cup 2023 (Sale 1600m) – Sunday
Listed Northam Cup 2023 (Northam 1600m) – Sunday
William Crockett Stakes 2023 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 14 Gumdrops | |
| 2nd | 1 Saltaire | 0.1 length |
| 3rd | 5 Sheva | 0.3 length |
| 4th | 8 Right To Party | 0.5 length |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 2. Fire Lane, 3. Inhibitions, 4. Cigar Flick, 9. Mumbai Muse.