Derby Day at Flemington guarantees one other chapter in coach Chris Waller‘s dominance, together with his mare Atishu main the cost within the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m).
Atish is favorite to return to Group 1 profitable kind within the 2024 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington this weekend. Picture: Steve Hart.
A two-time Group 1 winner, Atishu seeks her third elite-level victory.
Waller beforehand conquered the Empire Rose Stakes with Pink Tracer (2013) and Shillelagh (2018).
Final 12 months, Atishu got here agonisingly shut, ending runner-up to Pleasure Of Jenni.
She bounced again per week later with a win within the VRC Champions Stakes.
Now a seven-year-old, Atishu returns for her third consecutive Empire Rose Stakes try.
Following some stable lead-up runs, together with a last-start third within the Group 1 Would possibly And Energy, Atishu is the present favorite at $4.40 within the Empire Rose Stakes odds at Ladbrokes.
James McDonald shall be within the saddle as she seems to be to interrupt via from barrier 9.
Former WA champion Amelia’s Jewel emerges as a big risk at $5.50 on the second line of Empire Rose Stakes betting.
Now skilled by Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald, this five-year-old mare is partnered with jockey Jamie Kah.
Whereas winless since final September’s Group 2 Shares Stakes, Amelia’s Jewel boasts constant kind, together with a Golden Pendant second and a current fifth within the King Charles III Stakes.
Drawn completely in barrier two, Amelia’s Jewel seems to be poised for a powerful displaying.
New Zealand raider Orchestral enters the race at $7.
This Savabeel mare loved a dominant run earlier this 12 months, profitable 5 consecutive races, together with the Group 1 NZ Derby and the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes.
Following a detailed third within the ATC Oaks, her kind has dipped with two consecutive sixth-place finishes.
Regardless of a disappointing Toorak run, Orchestral stays a contender, partnered with Mark Zahra from barrier 12.
Symon Wilde‘s Lots Of Ammo is an early market mover, at present priced at $7.
This constant mare, daughter of 2008 Derby winner Insurgent Raider, comes off a powerful second within the Group 2 Crystal Mile.
Her health and good file over the mile distance make her a pressure to be reckoned with.
The 2024 Empire Rose Stakes guarantees an thrilling conflict.
Will Atishu lastly declare victory? Can Amelia’s Jewel overcome her current winless streak? Or will Orchestral or Lots Of Ammo trigger an upset?
The reply shall be revealed on Derby Day as these proficient mares battle it out for Empire Rose Stakes glory in Flemington Race 8 at 5:00pm (AEDT).
2024 Empire Rose Stakes Area
| No | Final 10 | Horse | Coach | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Possible Weight | Penalty | Hcp Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x8132x9663 | ATISHU (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 9 | 57kg | 113 | ||
| 2 | 90x220x225 | AMELIA’S JEWEL | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Ms Jamie Kah | 2 | 57kg | 112 | ||
| 3 | 2111113×86 | ORCHESTRAL (NZ) | Roger James & Robert Wellwood | Mark Zahra | 12 | 57kg | 109 | ||
| 4 | 110x70x312 | REVOLUTIONARY MISS | Ciaron Maher | Michael Dee | 4 | 57kg | 104 | ||
| 5 | 0132×66524 | ZARDOZI | James Cummings | Daniel Stackhouse | 11 | 57kg | 108 | ||
| 6 | 2x1739x144 | KIMOCHI | Gary Portelli | Hugh Bowman | 1 | 57kg | 106 | ||
| 7 | 1x2226x313 | ALSEPHINA | Grant & Alana Williams | Blake Shinn | 6 | 57kg | 106 | ||
| 8 | 1151x08x41 | LEKVARTE (NZ) | Joseph Pleasure | Joshua Parr | 7 | 57kg | 105 | ||
| 9 | x1240x1423 | SEE YOU IN HEAVEN | Richard & Chantelle Jolly | Jake Toeroek | 10 | 57kg | 102 | ||
| 10 | 21424441×0 | SOCKS NATION | Ciaron Maher | John Allen | 13 | 57kg | 104 | ||
| 11 | 2x1725x131 | GRINZINGER BELLE (NZ) | Danny O’Brien | Damian Lane | 8 | 57kg | 102 | ||
| 12 | 1393114×71 | LADY IN PINK | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Ben Allen | 5 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 13 | 8x1111x21 | PLENTY OF AMMO | Symon Wilde | Jordan Childs | 3 | 57kg | 105 |
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.
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