The Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival heats up this Saturday with Stradbroke Handicap Day that includes the elite-level Group 1 $1 million Ladbrokes JJ Atkins (1600m) for two-year-olds.
2024 JJ Atkins betting is firmly led by Broadsiding this weekend in Brisbane. Photograph: Steve Hart.
The gifted James Cummings-educated colt Broadsiding is about to be the odds-on favorite in JJ Atkins betting as he chases his fourth consecutive win.
Broadsiding, a Godolphin-raced son of Too Darn Scorching, has been in high kind, successful his final three begins and accumulating over $1.34 million in prize cash throughout simply six profession runs.
He just lately conquered a difficult Heavy (10) observe at Randwick to win the Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) earlier than proving his versatility with a victory at Eagle Farm on June 1st.
There, he dominated the Group 2 BRC Sires’ (1400m) on Sluggish going, showcasing his potential for one more win over an analogous distance within the JJ Atkins area.
His successful performances and spectacular report are mirrored within the quick odds, with race sponsor Ladbrokes at the moment providing $1.90 for him to take residence the win.
Whereas Broadsiding is the clear favorite, the race isn’t with out potential challengers.
Amelius, the Annabel Neasham-trained Hellbent filly, and Imperialist, the Chris Waller-trained Churchill colt, are each thought-about risks at $9 every within the newest JJ Atkins betting markets on-line.
Each horses completed an in depth second in The Phoenix final weekend on the observe and are again for one more shot at glory.
Amelius could have jockey Tyler Schiller aboard, whereas Imperialist is but to verify a jockey.
Waller has a robust historical past within the JJ Atkins, having gained it thrice beforehand.
This yr, together with Imperialist, he may also area Mr Artemisia, son of his 2018 champion The Autumn Solar.
Different horses to look at embody latest Group 2 Champagne Traditional winner Bittercreek, the BRC Sires’ runner-up who can be ridden by jockey Mark Zahra Zouna, and Annabel Neasham’s Bosustow, coming off a dominant win at Doomben.
The conflict between Broadsiding’s dominance and the chasing pack guarantees an thrilling race.
The short turnaround from final weekend’s races and jockey assignments for some contenders will add one other layer of intrigue to the JJ Atkins 2024.
2024 JJ Atkins Subject
| Final 10 | Horse | Intercourse | Age | Coach | Poll | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 433111 | BROADSIDING | C | 2 | James Cummings | 1 | 57kg | |||
| 2 | 3214 | BITTERCREEK | C | 2 | Leon & Troy Corstens | 2 | 57kg | |||
| 3 | 11342 | ZOUNA | C | 2 | Lawrie Mayfield-Smith | 3 | 57kg | |||
| 4 | 2193427 | EL MORZILLO | F | 2 | Kelly Schweida | 4 | 55kg | |||
| 5 | 2127×00 | BEAU DAZZLER (NZ) | C | 2 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 5 | 57kg | |||
| 6 | 11×0 | CAN’T RECALL ONE (NZ) | G | 2 | Stuart Kendrick | 6 | 57kg | |||
| 7 | 51 | AEMELIUS | F | 2 | Annabel Neasham | 7 | 55kg | |||
| 8 | 129 | SILVA ’N’ SUAVE | G | 2 | Toby Edmonds | 8 | 57kg | |||
| 9 | 3135 | SMASHING TIME | G | 2 | Robert & Luke Worth | 9 | 57kg | |||
| 10 | 623×01 | BOSUSTOW | C | 2 | Annabel Neasham | 10 | 57kg | |||
| 11 | 31×56 | BARBARIC LAD | C | 2 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 11 | 57kg | |||
| 12 | 223 | MR ARTEMISIA | C | 2 | Chris Waller | 12 | 57kg | |||
| 13 | 1 | CHINA SEA | G | 2 | John Sargent | 13 | 57kg | |||
| 14 | 4×33 | ITALIAN DANCER | C | 2 | Stuart Kendrick | 14 | 57kg | |||
| 15 | 3 | SHANWAH (NZ) | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 15 | 57kg | |||
| 16 | 84 | IMPERIALIST (NZ) | C | 2 | Chris Waller | 16 | 57kg | |||
| 17 | 8 | PEE BEE NOIR | F | 2 | Peter & Will Hulbert | 17 | 55kg | |||
| 18 | 4 | SAFE PLACE | C | 2 | Richard & Will Freedman | 18 | 57kg |
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.
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