The Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) has attracted a quality list of 12 nomination for Saturday’s weight-for-age feature, with the likes of Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside set kick-off their respective spring campaigns.
After a spectacular autumn preparation, including a dominant victory in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), the Ciaron Maher-trained Pride Of Jenni ($2.25) has been a long-standing favourite for the first Victorian Group 1 of the season, and she only continues to firm with horse racing bookmakers after nominations.
Six-time Group 1 winner Mr Brightside ($2.50) will be attempting to turn the tables on the superstar mare, with Pride Of Jenni getting the better of the Lindsay Park gelding the last three times they met, two of which came over 2000m.
The 1400m sets up a mouth-watering clash between the pair, but the race doesn’t end there, however, with the Tony Gollan-trained Queensland raider Antino ($9.00) providing some differing form-lines to dissect, bringing some residual fitness from the Queensland Racing Carnival.
Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) winner Gentleman Roy ($12.00) will be looking to replicate the feat of his stable companion Mr Brightside, attempting to achieve the PB Lawrence/Memsie Stakes double.
Other key nominations include Pinstriped ($17.00), Aegon ($17.00) and Munhamek ($26.00) all vying for their chance at Group 1 glory after going down in the P.B Lawrence Stakes a fortnight ago.
2024 Memsie Stakes Nominations
| # | Horse | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aegon (NZ) | Andrew Forsman |
| 2 | Antino (NZ) | Tony Gollan |
| 3 | Bandersnatch | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 4 | Basilinna (NZ) | Emma-Lee & David Browne |
| 5 | El Soleado | Robbie Laing |
| 6 | Gentleman Roy | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| 7 | Jimmy The Bear | Patrick Payne |
| 8 | Mr Brightside | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| 9 | Munhamek | Nick Ryan |
| 10 | Pinstriped | Enver Jusufovic |
| 11 | Pride Of Jenni | Ciaron Maher |
| 12 | Vagrant | Mitchell Freedman |
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