Track: Soft 5 Weather: Fine

There is a full field of 16 runners for the $500,000 White Claw WA Guineas with 9 geldings, 3 colts and 4 fillies. Eight runners had their last start in the Listed Fairetha Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 9th November (won by September Born), and three in the Group 3 WA Champion Fillies Stakes over 1600m at Ascot on 16th November (won by Storyville), while the rest came via different races. Trainers Luke Fernie, Trevor Andrews and Simon A Miller all have 2 runners.

The early favourite is September Born who won the Fairetha Stakes and has 2 wins and a runner-up from 3 starts. Second favourite is Storyville who won the WA Champion Fillies Stakes and has won 3 of her 6 starts. Third favourite is Olympic Park who finished 3rd in the Fairetha Stakes. Exceed The Planet was 2nd in the Fairetha after striking interference, while London’s Image has 2 wins and a 2nd from his last 3 starts. The other runners are currently $15 or longer.

1. Big Shots (9)

Ran last of 13 in the Listed Fairetha Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 9th November after being checked. This looks too hard.​

2. Street Band (3)

Came from last to hit the line well for 8th in the Fairetha and looks as if he will enjoy the 1600m. Rough place chance.

3. September Born (4)

Won the Fairetha Stakes and has 2 wins and a runner-up from 3 starts. Talented Playing God colt who looks the major chance.

4. Elite Missile (2)

The 1600m should suit and he is nicely drawn. In the mix.

5. Olympic Park (5)

Won his first 2 starts before running 3rd in the Fairetha. Can get into the finish.

6. Pond Master (1)

Won 2 in a row before finishing well back in the Fairetha. Forgive him one bad run.

7. Exceed The Planet (6)

Was 2nd in the Fairetha after striking interference. Still a maiden but has been showing plenty of ability.

8. King Hit (7)

Winner of his last 2 and wouldn’t surprise to see him run another good race.

9. The Merryman (10)

Ran 7th in the Fairetha and had an elevated heart rate. Has trialled since then. Prefer others.

10. Patron Express (13)

Ran on strongly for 4th in the Fairetha. Place chance.

11. Skull Bone And Pig (16)

Placed at both his starts. Not the worst.

12. Rally The Troops (11)

This looks too hard.

13. London’s Image (12)

She won the Listed Burgess Queen Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 5th November then finished 2nd in the Listed Placid Ark Stakes last Saturday. Can get in the finish.

14. Storyville (8)

Won the WA Champion Fillies Stakes and has won 3 of her 6 starts.William Pike rides and this filly is one of the main hopes.​

15. Ron’s Finalflutter (14)

Second in the WA Champion Fillies after 2nd in the Burgess Queen. Not the worst.

16. Flower Of Gold (15)

Finished 3rd in the WA Champion Fillies after 3rd in the Burgess Queen. Rough place chance.

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

Jo Jackson’s Tips
14 Storyville
3 September Born
5 Olympic Park
7 Exceed The Planet

Result	Horse	Margin
1st
2nd
3rd
4th

The track was rated as Soft 5.

There were no scratchings.