The Adelaide Autumn Carnival heats up this weekend with the marquee event, the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
Estriella is tipped to hand trainer Ciaron Maher a third straight win in the 2024 Robert Sangster Stakes on Saturday in SA. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
This $1 million showdown for fillies and mares promises to be a thrilling contest.
Leading the charge in Robert Sangster Stakes betting at Ladbrokes at $3 is Ciaron Maher‘s Estriella.
This three-year-old daughter of I Am Invincible is in top form, having won her last three starts in Melbourne: the Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes, the $1 million Inglis Sprint, and the Listed Sunlight Classic.
She’s known for her strong closing kick and ability to handle the 1200m distance.
Although drawn a bit wide in gate 11, jockey Mark Zahra will look to guide her to victory.
Estriella faces stiff competition from several other talented female gallopers.
Her stablemate I Am Me ($6) is always a threat, boasting a winning record over 1200m and a string of strong performances last year.
Fresh off a third-place finish in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes, she’ll be ridden by Blake Shinn and has a good draw in barrier two.
Jason Warren’s Benedetta ($7) is another top contender in this autumn’s Robert Sangster Stakes field.
This four-year-old mare won her last start in the Group 3 RN Irwin Stakes and is looking to become the first horse since Driefontein (2014) to complete the RN Irwin Stakes – Robert Sangster Stakes double.
Drawn well in gate one with Daniel Stackhouse retaining the ride, she shouldn’t be underestimated.
James Cummings‘ Zapateo ($8) is another interesting runner.
Ridden by the in-form Jamie Kah, she captured a surprise victory over Sunshine In Paris in the Group 1 The Galaxy and has placed in the Robert Sangster Stakes before with a third last year.
With a good gate three draw, she has the potential to cause an upset and improve in 2024.
The race remains open, with several other runners offering value.
Dual Challenge Stakes winner Passive Aggressive ($11), Phillip Stokes‘ local hope Stretan Angel ($11), and Annabel Neasham‘s Learning To Fly ($14) are all capable of running well.
2024 Robert Sangster Stakes Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3x3506x321 | ZAPATEO | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 3 | 56.5kg | 112 | |
| 2 | 17x16122x3 | I AM ME | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 2 | 56.5kg | 110 | |
| 3 | 1x4x108x16 | PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 6 | 56.5kg | 110 | |
| 4 | 3x1134x441 | BENEDETTA | Jason Warren | Daniel Stackhouse | 1 | 56.5kg | 108 | |
| 5 | x52x5010x3 | ROOTS | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 9 | 56.5kg | 108 | |
| 6 | x21615x007 | SKEW WIFF (NZ) | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 5 | 56.5kg | 104 | |
| 7 | 9x29825x12 | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | 14 | 56.5kg | 97 | |
| 8 | 7x1117x012 | LEMPICKA | Ken & Kasey Keys | Blaike McDougall | 4 | 56.5kg | 96 | |
| 9 | 1×14243031 | WONDERFUL TONIGHT | Sam Mynott | Craig Williams | 12 | 56.5kg | 93 | |
| 10 | 353218×014 | SNAPPED | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Todd Pannell | 7 | 56.5kg | 92 | |
| 11 | 143x645x21 | WALTZ ON BY | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Billy Egan | 8 | 56.5kg | 91 | |
| 12 | 1226×111 | ESTRIELLA | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 11 | 54.5kg | 100 | |
| 13 | 111Lx24 | LEARNING TO FLY | Annabel Neasham | Chad Schofield | 13 | 54.5kg | 95 | |
| 14 | 21x217x42 | STRETAN ANGEL | Phillip Stokes | Damian Lane | 10 | 54.5kg | 92 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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