Track: Soft 5 Weather: Showers

There are 9 runners for the 2024 TABTouch Prince Of Wales Stakes and they are all geldings this year. There is one 4YO, three 5YOs, two 6YOs, one 7YOs and two 8YOs. Two runners had their last start in the Listed R.S. Crawford Stakes over 1000m at Ascot on 19th October, while the rest came via different races. Five are resuming. Two runners are sired by Maschino.

The early favourite is Bravo Centurion who won the Crawford Stakes to make it 5 wins from 5 races this campaign. Second favourite is Saloon Bar who was 2nd in the Crawford after winning the Listed Farnley Stakes on 7th September. Third favourite is Snowdome who resumes after 32 weeks and won this race last year when resuming. Boots Like Bruce has had a 12 week let-up after 4 consecutive wins at Belmont, while Red Can Man ran 3rd in this race last year and returns from a 22 week break. The other runners are currently $16 or longer.

1. Red Can Man (8)

Ran 3rd in this race last year and returns from a 22 week break. Finished 2nd in a recent trial and can run well first-up.

2. Marocchino (5)

One of 2 runners sired by Maschino (the other is Crippalenko). He returns after 17 weeks and has 10 wins from 33 starts at Ascot. Mixes his form but don’t underestimate.

3. Saloon Bar (6)

Was 2nd in the Listed R.S. Crawford Stakes over 1000m at Ascot on 19th October after winning the Listed Farnley Stakes on 7th September. One of the main chances.​

4. Snowdome (1)

Resumes after 32 weeks and won this race last year when first-up. He’s won 4 of 7 at this track and distance combination, has good soft track form and has drawn the inside barrier. Strong claims.

5. Boots Like Bruce (9)

Has had a 12 week let-up after 4 consecutive wins at Belmont and goes well fresh. The query is Ascot as he’s only won one from 4 here, but is a likely place contender.

6. Thomas Magnum (4)

First-up after 23 weeks. Looks tested.

7. Catalpa (2)

Having his first attempt at a Listed race. Has finished last at his 2 most recent races, so wait for a form reversal as he has shown ability in the past.

8. Bravo Centurion (3)

Won the Crawford Stakes to make it 5 wins from 5 races this campaign.Standout top pick

9. Crippalenko (7)

Chasing a hat-trick after winning both starts so far this campaign at Kalgoorlie then Ascot. Up in class but it would be no surprise to see him run well.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
8 Bravo Centurion
3 Saloon Bar
4 Snowdome
5 Boots Like Bruce

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	8 Bravo Centurion
2nd	3 Saloon Bar	3.87 lengths
3rd	9 Crippalenko	4.37 lengths
4th	5 Boots Like Bruce	4.53 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratching: 4. Snowdome.