Amelia’s Jewel, the daughter of Siyouni, will be taking on top contenders such as Horse of the Year, Pride Of Jenni, in the 1600-metre King Charles III Stakes. Co-trainer Rob Archibald believes there are positive factors that will lead to a peak performance from the five-year-old, including a return to weight-for-age and an increase in distance. Although she needs to improve, her past two runs have shown potential and she will have the opportunity to redeem her previous disappointing 1600m performance in the Toorak Handicap.
Amelia's Jewel Set to Shine in King Charles III Stakes
Background:
Amelia's Jewel, a 5-year-old daughter of Siyouni, is poised to challenge for victory in the prestigious 1600-meter King Charles III Stakes. Owned by Geegal Racing and trained by partnership of David and Ben Hayes, Amelia's Jewel has a promising record.
Recent Form:
Amelia's Jewel has shown signs of improvement in her last two runs. In the Matriarch Stakes (G2), she finished a creditable third behind Group 1 winner Colette. Subsequently, she ran a good fourth in the Empire Rose Stakes (G1), again behind Colette.
Favorable Factors:
Co-trainer Rob Archibald believes that several factors will contribute to a strong performance from Amelia's Jewel in the King Charles III Stakes. These include:
Competition:
Amelia's Jewel will face stiff competition in the King Charles III Stakes, including:
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
Q: Who is the trainer of Amelia's Jewel? A: David and Ben Hayes
Q: What is Amelia's Jewel's best career win? A: The Matriarch Stakes (G2) in 2020
Q: What is the distance of the King Charles III Stakes? A: 1600 meters
Q: Who is the favorite for the King Charles III Stakes? A: Pride Of Jenni
Q: What are the chances of Amelia's Jewel winning the King Charles III Stakes? A: She is a genuine chance, with positive factors in her favor and a record of improvement in her recent starts.
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