Next week sees the running of the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) and Listed Fairetha Stakes (1400m) at Ascot. The Lee Steere Stakes looms as a select field, while the three-year-old colts and geldings get their chance to press their claims for the WA Guineas. Last year’s Fairetha Stakes was taken out by Kallaroo, above.
Defending champion Kay Cee headlines the Lee Steere Stakes field. The Velvet King is set to make his return and could have Chris Parnham aboard. Clint Johnston-Porter has been booked to ride Massimo which could see the ride on Kissonallforcheeks up for grabs, with the Dan Morton-trained mare a strong chance to feature in the Weight-For-Age event. Jarrad Noske will return to feature race riding aboard Tellem We’re Comin.
Kay Cee – S Parnham
Regal Power – W Pike
The Velvet King – C Parnham
Too Close The Sun – J Azzopardi
Massimo – C Johnston-Porter
Dom To Shoot – Rider TBC
Watch Me Dance TBC – Rider TBC
Dance Music – B Parnham
Valour Road – B Rawiller
Kissonallforcheeks – Rider TBC
Tellem We’re Comin – J Noske
The Fairetha Stakes won’t have the same depth as Tuesday’s Burgess Queen Stakes. It’sarayday looks set to be the headline act. Advanced and Devoted are set to be the representation for trainers Grant and Alana Williams. Chris Parnham looks set to ride one of the pair or Success Play, who is set to back-up from his win yesterday. A rider for Stay Safe is set to be locked in today.