The prestigious 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes ignites the Friday night lights at Moonee Valley this week, with a field of 13 top-class sprinters vying for the $2 million prize.
I Wish I Win is one of the best in 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes betting for Friday night at Moonee Valley. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Trainer Ciaron Maher takes center stage with Growing Empire, the airborne Zoustar colt heading the Manikato Stakes betting at $4.80 through race sponsor Ladbrokes to post his fifth straight victory.
Ridden by champion jockey Craig Williams, the three-year-old is on a four-race winning streak and looks poised to continue his dominance after back-to-back victories, including a recent win at Flemington carrying far more than his 52kg allocation for Friday night’s feature race.
Maher, who is after his third Manikato Stakes win as a trainer in six years, boasts a strong presence in the race with four runners in total this year.
Joining Growing Empire are Group 1 Australian Guineas winner Southport Tycoon, Recommendation who is on a three-race winning streak, and the well-supported Estriella who is a recent Group 1 Moir Stakes contender at The Valley.
Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman‘s $11.9 million earner I Wish I Win presents a significant threat at $5 Manikato odds online.
The six-year-old boasts an impressive racing record, including a Golden Eagle win and an Everest runner-up finish. With a strong first-up run in the Moir Stakes, I Wish I Win is likely to be even fitter and ready for the 1200m distance.
Hayasugi, the Group 1 Blue Diamond winning filly trained by Clinton McDonald, offers an exciting prospect at $5.50.
Carrying a lightweight and drawn ideally in barrier two, the filly will be ridden by Jamie Kah and looks to improve upon her second-place finish in the Moir Stakes.
The 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes promises to be a thrilling battle between established champions and rising stars.
With a diverse field and plenty of potential winners, this Friday night clash is a must-watch for racing enthusiasts.
2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1x32x321x5 | I WISH I WIN (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 12 | 58.5kg | 117 | ||
| 2 | 1525x1421x | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 9 | 58.5kg | 112 | ||
| 3 | 312366×111 | RECOMMENDATION | Ciaron Maher | Michael Dee | 5 | 58.5kg | 105 | ||
| 4 | 129x2219x5 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 3 | 58.5kg | 108 | ||
| 5 | 4x271280x7 | JOHNNY ROCKER | Nick Ryan | Ben Melham | 13 | 58.5kg | 103 | ||
| 6 | 1395x113x9 | CABALLUS | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 8 | 58.5kg | 90 | ||
| 7 | 70x01166x8 | CHAIN OF LIGHTNING | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Ethan Brown | 4 | 56.5kg | 114 | ||
| 8 | 226x1115x4 | ESTRIELLA | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 10 | 56.5kg | 105 | ||
| 9 | 232x1739x1 | KIMOCHI | Gary Portelli | Jason Collett | 6 | 56.5kg | 100 | ||
| 10 | 9825x1213x | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | Phillip Stokes | Daniel Stackhouse | 11 | 56.5kg | 109 | ||
| 11 | 1x10323x6 | COLEMAN | Matt Laurie | Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 52kg | 103 | ||
| 12 | 211×11 | GROWING EMPIRE | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 7 | 52kg | 96 | ||
| 13 | 24x1110x2 | HAYASUGI | Clinton McDonald | Ms Jamie Kah | 2 | 50kg | 107 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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