The stage is set for a fascinating battle of the mares in the 2024 King Charles III Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. This $5 million Group 1 showdown promises to be a highlight of The Everest Day in Sydney with a class field of milers gathered.

Pride Of Jenni winning the 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Pride Of Jenni is favourite to salute at Randwick in the 2024 King Charles III Stakes on The Everest Day. Photo: Steve Hart.

Chris Waller, a master trainer with a long history of success in this race (formerly known as the George Main Stakes), will be looking for a record-breaking 10th victory. His champion mare Fangirl, last year’s winner, returns to defend her title. Ridden by James McDonald and drawn well in barrier four, she poses a serious threat. However, she faces a stiff challenge from the current race favourite.

Ciaron Maher‘s Pride Of Jenni has emerged as the narrow favourite heading the latest King Charles III Stakes betting markets at $11 through Ladbrokes.

Her impressive all-the-way victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes here in the autumn showcased her undeniable talent. She also dominated Mr Brightside and subsequent Toorak Handicap winner Antino in the Feehan Stakes over the Moonee Valley mile last time out, further solidifying her credentials.

Regular rider Declan Bates will be in the saddle again continuing associations, but her wider barrier draw (11) could present a tactical challenge.

While the battle between Fangirl and Pride Of Jenni is likely to be the main focus, other contenders in this outstanding King Charles III Stakes field shouldn’t be overlooked.

Joe Pride‘s in-form four-year-old Ceolwulf, fresh off his Epsom Handicap victory at the course and distance, is a strong contender in barrier two with Chad Schofield at the helm.

Randwick Guineas and Doncaster Mile champion Celestial Legend and Group 1 winner Amelia’s Jewel, now under the care of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, are also horses to watch presenting value in the King Charles III Stakes odds this spring.

The 2024 King Charles III Stakes promises to be a thrilling showdown and has a scheduled start time of 5:35pm (AEDT).

Click here for the latest markets from [ladbrokes].

2024 King Charles III Stakes Field 

No Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Probable Weight Penalty Hcp Rating
1 62572×3134 PERICLES James Cummings Zac Lloyd (a) 5 59kg 110
2 x64730x026 MY OBERON (IRE) Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald Nash Rawiller 8 59kg 109
3 31x737x721 LION’S ROAR (NZ) John O’Shea & Tom Charlton Mark Zahra 6 59kg 105
4 09x740x157 MAJOR BEEL (NZ) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Adam Hyeronimus 10 59kg 101
5 x43x209x65 NEW ENERGY (IRE) Ciaron Maher Jason Collett 7 59kg 101
6 66228×6121 CEOLWULF (NZ) Joseph Pride Chad Schofield 2 58.5kg 111
7 25x5111x86 CELESTIAL LEGEND Les Bridge Blake Shinn 1 58.5kg 108
8 x65464x152 TOM KITTEN James Cummings Ms Jamie Kah 12 58.5kg 106
9 1x2121x521 PRIDE OF JENNI Ciaron Maher Declan Bates 11 57kg 122
10 3174x12x31 FANGIRL Chris Waller James McDonald 4 57kg 119
11 646x111x28 ZOUGOTCHA Chris Waller 3 57kg 116
12 190x220x22 AMELIA’S JEWEL Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald Tommy Berry 9 57kg 112

Table Credit: Racing Australia.


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