2022 William Reid Stakes Race Details
Race 7 at Moonee Valley on Friday 25th March 2022.
The William Reid Stakes is a 1200 metre weight-for-age race run by the Moonee Valley Racing Club. It is normally held in February or March and is the feature autumn sprint race for the Club.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the William Reid Stakes page.
William Reid Stakes 2022 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
There is a full field of fourteen plus one emergency for the $1,000,000 Group 1 William Reid Stakes. Three had their last start in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, while two others ran in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield. Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have a very strong hand with three runners. One of their runners is the unbeaten Marabi and she dominates the early betting here. She is the only runner under double figure odds and a win here will extend her unbeaten record to eight in a row.
The Inferno was second in the Moir here last prep and had excuses when nearly falling in the Lightning first up. The Astrologist was runner up in the Newmarket at a huge price last start. Generation has had seven career starts and has never missed a place. Kemalpasa has a terrific record at the distance, while September Run strips fitter second up after a good third in the Newmarket. The remaining runners are longer than $20-1.
William Reid Stakes Runner by Runner
1. Trekking
Never won here but has placed four of five starts including a place in the Group 1 Moir Stakes last prep. Beaten five lengths first up at listed level at Flemington but had plenty of weight. Is better suited here at weight for age. Could see him running into the placings.
2. Jonker
Won the Group 1 Manikato Stakes this track and distance in the spring. Safely held first up at Caulfield and gets no favours from the wide gate. Not sure how well he is going?
3. The Inferno
Was a close second in the Moir here last prep. Nearly fell first up in the Lightning. Forgive that run. Potentially a big improver. Must include for multiples.
4. Kemalpasa
Won the Durbridge at Morphetttville at the end of January. Has won two trials since and goes well at the distance but is poorly drawn in barrier 12.
5. The Astrologist
Blinkers went on for the Newmarket Handicap last start and he ran a terrific second. That form reads well for this but needs to do it at weight for age and away from Flemington now.
6. Halvorsen
Won the Group 3 Standish, then was tenth in the Newmarket. Likely to get a long way back from the outside gate. Prefer others.
7. Standout
Down from Sydney to run here. Has form around Eduardo last prep and was only 2.15 lengths off Lost And Running last start. Drawn to get a soft run. Place chance with an inform jock on board.
8. September Run
Good effort in the Newmarket last start to finish third. Moonee Valley form is better than it reads. Look for her storming home late. Knock out chance.
9. Marabi
Unbeaten filly trained by the all conquering Maher & Eustace stable. Bolted in in the Australia Stakes this track and distance two back, then won the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at her last start. Very hard to knock again here.
10. Electric Girl
Five year old mare trained by team Hawkes. Back in trip here after being beaten five lengths in the Group 3 Tressady last start.
11. General Beau
Solid run in the Oakleigh Plate two back, then finished off well in the Moomba Plate at Flemington. At peak fitness now and has an inform Damian Thornton from a good gate.
12. Generation
Month between runs into this. Scored easily first up, then chased hard in the Zedative last time against the bias. Kah sticks and could end up with a great run in transit. Each way chance.
13. Marine One
Been up for a while but continues to race well. Won the Group 2 Rubiton last start after getting a perfect run in transit. This is harder and doesn’t appear to get the same map favours.
14. Zouzarella
Close up fourth behind Fangirl and Esponia in the Lightfingers first up, then failed on heavy ground in the Surround. Unbeaten at the track and gets blinkers are the positives.
15. Snapper – 1st Emerg
Needs one scratching to get a run. Is on the quick back up after bolting in, in easier class by 5 lengths here last Friday night. Has a terrific record here and stable is flying. Rough hope.
William Reid Stakes 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo’s Tips
|
Lewis’ Tips | |
9 Marabi | 9 Marabi | |
12 Generation | 3 The Inferno | |
3 The Inferno | 12 Generation | |
13 Marine One | 8 September Run |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Tancred Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 2400m)
Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Emancipation Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 2 Tulloch Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 Doncaster Prelude 2022 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1200m)
Group 3 The Schweppervescence 2022 (Rosehill 1400m)
Listed Albury Gold Cup 2022 (Albury 2000m) – Friday
Group 2 Sunline Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 3 Alexandra Stakes 2022 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Listed Valley Pearl 2022 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Listed Clare Lindop Stakes 2022 (Morphettville Parks 1600m)
Group 3 WA Oaks 2022 (Ascot 2400m)
Listed Melvista Stakes 2022 (Ascot 2200m)
Listed Mornington Cup 2022 (Mornington 2400m)
Listed Hareeba Stakes 2022 (Mornington 1200m)
2022 William Reid Stakes Final Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 8 September Run | |
2nd | 6 Halvorsen | 1 length |
3rd | 11 General Beau | 1.3 lengths |
4th | 12 Generation | 2.05 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 3.
Scratchings: 3. The Inferno, 13. Marine One.