Let’s Elope Stakes
Let’s Elope Stakes
Group Two Betting Guide
| Date: | Saturday, September 14, 2024 |
| Location: | Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
| Distance: | 1400m |
The Let’s Elope Stakes is a Group 2 race for mares which features during the Melbourne Spring Carnival at Flemington.
Run over 1400m for a stake of $300,000, the Let’s Elope Stakes is held in mid-September under set weight and penalty conditions. It is typically won by classy mares which have good form coming into the race and punters often find a good price for the winner.
One of the most famous wins came in 2011 when the ill-fated Pinker Pinker won the Let’s Elope Stakes before winning the Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley later that spring.
There has been plenty of spring carnival form come out of the Let’s Elope for races such as the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and other top thoroughbred races.
2024 Let’s Elope Stakes Betting Odds
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The Let’s Elope isn’t one of the star races of the spring carnival, so bookmakers won’t open early all-in markets. Bookmakers will open markets for the Let’s Elope throughout the week of the race, but punters will still get great odds and the best value.
All of our recommended bookmakers offer betting on the Let’s Elope and bookmaker bonuses will also be available in the days leading up to the race.
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Let’s Elope Stakes form guide
The Cockram Stakes is a good form guide for the Let’s Elope Stakes. Held two weeks prior, the Cockram Stakes hasn’t produced any recent winners of the Let’s Elope, but there has been some quality placings recorded.
Mid Summer Music won the Cockram in 2011 before finishing second in the Let’s Elope behind subsequent Cox Plate winner Pinker Pinker. That was followed by Lady Melksham in 2012 which won well in the Cockram and wasn’t entirely disappointing when running third behind Zurella.
Commanding Jewel used the Cockram as a warm-up for the Let’s Elope and in 2014 it finished third before running two weeks later and winning its second Let’s Elope Stakes. It’s a race punters should definitely look at as a good form guide.
Amicus entered the race on the back of winning the Toy Show Quality at Randwick. Held in mid-August, the Toy Show is a group three over 1300m and the likes of Hidden Kisses and Red Tracer have been winners, so it could pay to follow form out of that race.
Horses that run in the Let’s Elope have also performed well later in the spring. We have mentioned Pinker Pinker winning the Cox Plate, but Dear Demi finished seventh in 2013 before running third in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes and the Group 1 Caulfield Cup.
Mid Summer Music ran second in the Let’s Elope in 2011 before running third in the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint and the Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington. It would later win a Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm which is form that should be respected.
2024 Let’s Elope Stakes Final Field
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Previous Let’s Elope Stakes Field
No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 
Amelia’s Jewel Simon Miller Damian Lane 15 58.5kg 2 See You In Heaven Richard & Chantelle Jolly Craig Williams 8 57.5kg 3 Shuffle Dancer Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Nolen 12 57.5kg 4 Caste Ben, Will & JD Hayes Michael Dee 11 57.5kg 5 Foxy Frida Andrew Noblet Billy Egan 4 57kg 6 Wrote To Arataki Matthew Williams Mark Zahra 3 57kg 7 Papillon Club Greg Eurell Ben Melham 14 57kg 8 El Patroness Danny O’Brien Jye McNeil 2 55kg 9 Sparkle Danny O’Brien Jye McNeil 1 55kg 10 Elusive Express Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jamie Kah 7 55kg 11 Toregene Matthew Williams John Allen 5 55kg 12 Pride Of Jenni Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Declan Bates 10 55kg 13 Pippali Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Carleen Hefel 6 55kg 14 Life Lessons Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Daniel Stackhouse 9 55kg 15 TajneedPeter & Paul SnowdenTBC1355kgNo. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Yearning Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Damien Thornton 8 59kg 2 Glint Of Hope Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Blake Shinn 10 59kg 3 La Dragontea Anthony & Sam Freedman Jamie Kah 15 58kg 4 Elusive Express Anthony & Sam Freedman Craig Williams 2 58kg 5 Kissonallforcheeks Nick Ryan Mark Zahra 14 57kg 6 Flying Mascot Tom Dabernig Blaike McDougall 5 57kg 7 Rich HipsTrent Busuttin & Natalie YoungMichael Dee657kg8 Daisies Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Ethan Brown 1 57kg 9 Steinem Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jye McNeil 13 57kg 10 Foxy Frida Andrew Noblet Damien Oliver 8 56kg 11 Lady Of Honour Ben & JD Hayes Jake Noonan 3 56kg 12 Fortunate Kiss Daniel Bowman Harry Coffey 7 55kg 13 Tokorangi Mike Moroney Daniel Stackhouse 11 55kg 14 I Am Bene Andrew Clarken Ben Melham 4 55kg 15 Cuban Link Greg Eurell Damian Lane 12 55kg
2023 Let’s Elope Stakes result
1st – Amelia’s Jewel (-105.26)
2nd – Life Lessons (+510)
3rd – El Patroness (+1700)
Recent Let’s Elope Stakes winners
- Amelia’s Jewel ($1.90) has coasted home in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday, kicking-off what’s bound to be an impressive trip to the eastern states for the mare trained out of Western Australia. Jockey Damien Lane went straight to the rear of the field from a wide draw (14) but ensured the four-year-old gained a three-wide position with cover throughout the contest. It was a one-act affair turning for home as Amelia’s Jewel powered over the top of his rivals, barely seeing the daughter of Siyouni get out of first gear to round them up over the 1400m.
- Jockey turned trainer Nick Ryan celebrated his maiden Group success when WA mare Kissonallforcheeks saluted in the 2022 Let’s Elope Stakes. Kissonallforcheeks ($3.60) became eligible for a $1 million bonus if she wins the Empire Rose Stakes when she wore down leader Lady Of Honour ($13) at Flemington. Kissonallforcheeks firmed from $5 to start at $3.60, accounting for more than 30 per cent of the bookmakers’ hold on the race and she duly rewarded her supporters. Despite still needing to make up three-lengths with 200m to go, Mark Zahra managed to get every bit out of the classy mare to wear down the leader and in doing so managed to fend off the fast-finishing Yearning ($31).
- The Maddie Raymond-trained Turaath was forced to travel three wide with no cover up on speed, but proved too strong late for her rivals in the 2021 Let’s Elope Stakes. The mare looked to have enjoyed racing in clear air despite being wide upon settling, but the $5.50 chance managed to kick clear of her rivals late on to secure her maiden Group success. Tasmanian pair Mystic Journey ($14)and Still A Star ($6) managed to fill the placings, but they were never a winning chance at Turaath would go on to win by 1.25 in somewhat arrogant fashion.
- Sent around as a $20 outsider, the Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained Pretty Brazen was back to her best in the Let’s Elope Stakes. Aided by a beautiful ride under Luke Currie, the Brazen beau mare was there to bounce on vulnerable leaders 200m out from home. Once she hit the front, she put a length or two on her rivals in quick time and despite peaking on her run late, Pretty Brazen had enough of a break to hold out the smart Arcadia Queen ($3.80) by a neck. Fellow outsider Bonvicini ($21) ran on with intent, but it was all honours to Pretty Brazen.
- Former Kiwi mare Spanish Whisper was at her professional best when securing the 2019 Let’s Elope Stakes. Sent around as a $6.50 chance, the Lindsay Park prospect was aided by a perfect run in transit under Mark Zahra where the pair lobbed in the one-one position throughout the 1400m event. Despite the official margin back to Miss Siska ($13) being a half-length and a further nose back to Fidelia ($3.60), the win was much more impressive than what it might read on paper. Placed in Group 1 company in New Zealand, co-trainer Tom Dabernig suggest post-race that the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) would be a nice race for Spanish Whisper.
- It was back-to-back double figure priced winners in the Let’s Elope Stakes after I Am A Star gripped on to win in a photo finish. Similar to the year before the winner and the second placed runner Bella Martini looked to be fighting out the finish, but it was the $10 I Am A Star that prevailed in a head bobbing finish.
- It was a huge upset in the 2017 Let’s Elope Stakes as Sword Of Light raced away to win at odds of $17. Racing on the pace for the majority of the contest, co-leader Lovani and the eventual winner looked to be the only two chances coming into the latter stages of the race but it was the Matthew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained runner which delivered when it mattered most.
- Don’t Doubt Mamma scored the biggest win of its career in the 2016 Let’s Elope Stakes. The mare defied a track bias at Flemington by winning along the fence, which was playing off throughout the day. Thames Court and Manageress filled the placings. Read the full report here.
- The first four positions were filled with horses paying double figures odds and it was the Chris Waller-trained Amicus which came out on top. The four-year-old settled back and produced a big finish with Craig Newitt in the saddle. The $500,000 sales purchase paid $15 to win over Precious Gem ($41) and May’s Dream ($13). Race favourite Noble Protector finished 13th.
- Commanding Jewel made it back-to-back wins in the Let’s Elope Stakes with a narrow victory. The five-year-old was the race favourite at $2.60 and held off the late challenge from Dear Demi to record a short-neck margin. It carried 59kg to victory and beat quality runners such as Gregers, Solicit and Lorna May.
- Commanding Jewel won its first Let’s Elope Stakes in 2013 by seeing off the always-consistent Catkins by a half-length. It carried a lighter weight of 57kg on this occasion and paid $9 for the win. Bookmakers couldn’t decide on a firm favourite which ended up being A Time For Julia at an incredible $8. Three New Zealand-bred runners were entered with the best result coming with the John Sargent-trained Quintessential in fifth place.
- Zurella was another upset winner at odds of $10. The four-year-old mare by Zabeel didn’t jump well, but jockey Craig Newitt showed his class by picking a path through the field and shooting away in the final 100m. The Kiwi runner trained by Shaune Ritchie carried a nice weight of only 55kg to victory and although it wasn’t the strongest field in history, it did manage to beat Hi Belle, Yosei and race favourite Lady Melksham.
- Pinker Pinker won the Let’s Elope Stakes in 2011 prior to winning the Cox Plate at massive odds later in the year. The Greg Eurell-trained mare was respected in the market at $6.50 and it showed its fighting qualities by holding off Mid Summer Music by a neck. Race favourite and the highly-touted Parables finished a length back in third. The win gave three-time Melbourne Cup-winning rider Glen Boss another memorable win during the spring carnival.
Let’s Elope Stakes winners
| Let’s Elope Stakes Past Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2023 | Amelia’s Jewel | Damian Lane | Simon Miller |
| 2022 | Kissonallforcheeks | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan |
| 2021 | Turaath | Damian Lane | Maddie Raymond |
| 2020 | Pretty Brazen | Luke Currie | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 2019 | Spanish Whisper | Mark Zahra | David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
| 2018 | I Am A Star | Ben Melham | Shane Nichols |
| 2017 | Sword Of Light | Damian Lane | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 2016 | Don’t Doubt Mumma | Dwayne Dunn | Tony McEvoy |
| 2015 | Amicus | Craig Newitt | Chris Waller |
| 2014 | Commanding Jewel | Damien Oliver | Leon & Troy Corstens |
| 2013 | Commanding Jewel | Ben Melham | Leon Corstens |
| 2012 | Zurella | Craig Newitt | Shaune Ritchie |
| 2011 | Pinker Pinker | Glen Boss | Greg Eurell |
| 2010 | No Evidence Needed | James Winks | John Thompson |
| 2009 | Cats Whisker | Steven King | Mark Kavanagh |
| 2008 | Mimi Lebrock | Michael Rodd | Bart Cummings |
| 2007 | Devil Moon | Michael Rodd | Mark Kavanagh |
| 2006 | Rewaaya | Dwayne Dunn | David Hayes |
| 2005 | Dea | Stephen Baster | Kevin Corstens |
| 2004 | Beautiful Gem | Nick Ryan | Lee Freedman |
| 2003 | Ain’t Seen Nothin’ | Damien Oliver | Barbara Joseph |
| 2002 | Purple Groove | Nash Rawiller | Tony Noonan |
| 2001 | Flushed | Noel Callow | Ken Keys |
| 2000 | Tickle My | Darren Gauci | Bruce Purcell |
Let’s Elope Stakes winners pre-2000
| Let’s Elope Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | ||
| 1999 | Zapeace | ||
| 1998 | Skyrocket | ||
| 1997 | Derobe | ||
| 1996 | Rose Of Portland | ||
| 1995 | Tolanda | ||
| 1994 | Amuse Us | ||
| 1993 | Rose Of Marizza | ||
| 1992 | Mannerism | ||
| 1991 | Shavano Miss | ||
| 1990 | Natural Wonder | ||
| 1989 | Rancheetah | ||
| 1988 | Riva Gleam | ||
| 1987 | Take My Picture | ||
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