WJ McKell Cup – 2023

Track: Good Weather: Fine

Bois D’argent is putting things together and should prove hard to beat in this field. Zoumon has an ideal running pattern and can lead these up for fun. Steely is starting to find form again and should give a bold sight.

1. Desert Icon (8)

Dual nommed. Hard to beat if it runs here with an in form Nash doing the steering.

2. Bois D’argent (7)

Mammoth win last start. Has undeniable claims off that win.

3. Irish Sequel (9)

Prefer others.

4. Benaud (4)

Hard to catch but does look the right race for it and maps well. Strong claims.

5. Lord Admore (2)

Classy runner that can give this a shake and maps well from the draw. Goes close.

6. Bartholomeu Dias (6)

Hard to catch but more than capable and is up to these. Will just need a pinch to go right from the barrier.

7. Esti Fenny (13)

Hit and miss on form but good enough when on song. Respect any market moves for it.

8. Regal Lion (5)

Prefer others.

9. Steely (10)

Back in form but will need luck from the draw. Keep an eye on the market.

10. Bold Mac (1)

Going to need a bit to go right from the barrier and the gaps to appear with its running pattern but does have the form on the board and is certainly going well enough to take this race out.

11. Wild Chap (12)

Can’t have.

12. Zoumon (11)

Should land on the speed and prove hard to mow down. Good claims in this.

13. Mach Schnell (3)

One of my favourite runners but I missed him last start at huge odds. Maps well, light weight and is absolutely up to this lot.

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips	Jo Jackson’s Tips
13 Mach Schnell	12 Zoumon
12 Zoumon	2 Bois D’argent
9 Steely	9 Steely
4 Benaud	4 Benaud