Track: Soft 6 Weather: Overcast

There are 12 runners for the 2024 Grand Syndicate Behemoth Stakes with 7 geldings and 5 mares. There are two 4YOs, five 5YOs, four 6YOs and one 7YO. Four runners had their last start in a Handicap over 1100m at Morphettville on 27th July, while the rest all came through different races with five of them having their first run this preparation. Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea have 3 runners while Andrew Gluyas and Richard & Chantelle Jolly have 2 runners each.

The early favourite is last year’s winner See You In Heaven who resumes from a 43 week spell and has raced at Group 3 level 6 times for 3 wins and 2 runner-ups. Second favourite is Second To Nun who made a huge run to win the 1100m at Morphettville on 27^th July. Third favourite is Chicago Storm who resumes after 13 weeks goes well at this track. Karacasu has placed at his last 2 runs while Boognish has a great record a this track and distance and has drawn the rails. The rest of the runners are currently $10 or more.

1. Chicago Storm (7)

Resumes after 13 weeks goes well at this track. Place chance.

2. Air Assault (2)

Was 3rd in the Group 1 SA Derby on 4th May and resumes here. Might find this too short but watch any betting moves.

3. My Khalifa (9)

Ran 3rd in the Mildura Cup last start, but will find this harder.

4. Struck By (12)

Winded out to last when resuming at Morphettville. Prefer others.

5. Karacasu (8)

Has placed at his last 2 runs and is a place chance here.

6. Dubai Poet (4)

Has had a change of trainer and returns after 16 weeks. Prefer to see.

7. Brave Action (3)

Winner of 2 from 6 starts this preparation, but looks tested here.

8. See You In Heaven (10)

Resumes from a 43 week spell and has raced at Group 3 level 6 times for 3 wins and 2 runner-ups. Won this race last year and is a strong chance again.

9. Second To Nun (5)

Made a huge run to win the 1100m at Morphettville on 27th July, where she came from last. One of the main chances.

10. Boognish (1)

Has a great record a this track and distance and has drawn the rails. Chance.

11. Arugamama (6)

Back from a 26 week spell and went well last campaign. Place chance.

12. Episodic (11)

She has 4 wins and 2 runner-ups from 6 runs this preparation. This is her toughest test but she could surprise.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo Jackson’s Tips
9 Second To Nun
8 See You In Heaven
10 Boognish
12 Episodic

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	8 See You In Heaven
2nd	3 My Khalifa	1.6 lengths
3rd	2 Air Assault	2.3 lengths
4th	9 Second To Nun	2.4 lengths

The track was rated as Soft 6.

There were no scratchings.