The Dark Jewel Classic is a Group 3 race for fillies and mares run at Scone Racecourse in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, well known for being a successful horse breeding region, each May.
Held on Day 2 of the popular Scone Cup Carnival in mid-May, the Dark Jewel Classic runs on the Saturday and follows the Listed Scone Cup (1600m) held on the Friday.
First contested in 1996, the event is run over 1400m and is open only to female gallopers.
A quality handicap race, the Dark Jewel Classic currently offers $200,000 in prize money.
The event is named after Dark Jewel who was one of the country’s most remarkable broodmares. She had eleven foals including an incredible five individual Group 1 winners in: Baguette, Betelgeuse, Birthright, Cabochon and Heirloom.
The Dark Jewel Classic gained Group 3 status in 2014 and has been won by a number of nice mares including Daysee Doom (2017) and Con Te Partiro (2019).
The latest edition of the Dark Jewel Classic ran on Saturday May 14, 2022 on Day 2 of the Scone Cup Carnival and was won in an upset by the Bjorn Baker-trained Bring The Ransom ($51).
Dark Jewel Classic Race Info
- Date: Saturday May 14, 2022
- Track: Scone Racecourse
- Distance: 1400m
- Conditions: Quality Handicap; Fillies & Mares
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $200,000
- First Run: 1996
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Results
The official Dark Jewel Classic Results 2022 and race finishing order will be published below when the race is run and won on Saturday May 14, 2022.
- 1st: #7 Bring The Ransom ($51)
- 2nd: #2 Wandabaa
- 3rd: #8 Never Talk
Dark Jewel Classic Betting
Early Dark Jewel Classic odds are out at bookmakers after nominations are taken the Monday prior to the race and firm after the final field is announced the Wednesday of race week.
Four-year-old mares usually dominate the Dark Jewel Classic betting markets.
There was a notable upset in 2022 when the Bjorn Baker-trained mare Bring The Ransom won at Dark Jewel Classic odds of $51!
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Odds
The Dark Jewel Classic 2022 betting odds will be available below the week of the race giving you access to the best autumn racing odds ahead of the $200,000 Listed showdown in May.
Early market betting odds on the 2022 Dark Jewel Classic will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit ladbrokes.com.au.
Dark Jewel Classic Field
The Dark Jewel Classic field attracts a class line-up of in-form fillies and mares out of a range of lead-up races in both Sydney and Melbourne over the autumn.
The Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown (1300m) makes a nice lead-up for gallopers heading towards the Dark Jewel Classic field. Irithea (4th in 2020) was the last Dark Jewel Classic winner to come via a run in the Hawkesbury Crown.
Following a run in the Dark Jewel Classic field many runners may head to Brisbane for the winter riches of the carnival there including the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) in June.
Dark Jewel Classic nominations close the Monday of race week with the final field and barrier draw released on the Wednesday.
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Field
The official Dark Jewel Classic 2022 Field & Barriers will be released by Racing NSW the Wednesday before the race and published in full below so stay tuned to see what female gallopers make the starting line-up.
The 2022 Dark Jewel Classic final field features a capacity line-up of fillies and mares led in betting by the widely-drawn Kris Lees-trained Never Talk.
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Nominations
The early Dark Jewel Classic 2022 Nominations close the Monday prior to the race and will be listed in full below once released.
| |
Last 10 |
Horse |
Sex |
Age |
Trainer |
Ballot |
Weight |
True Weight |
Penalty |
Hcp Rating |
| 1 |
41216×5626 |
MIRRA VISION |
M |
5 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
1= |
59kg |
59kg |
|
101 |
| 2 |
0420×71645 |
WANDABAA |
M |
5 |
Kris Lees |
1= |
59kg |
59kg |
|
101 |
| 3 |
4241651517 |
MONEGAL |
M |
6 |
Theresa Bateup |
3 |
56.5kg |
56.5kg |
|
96 |
| 4 |
22x4128x31 |
EXOTIC RUBY |
M |
6 |
Bjorn Baker |
4 |
55.5kg |
55.5kg |
|
94 |
| 5 |
7x083611x3 |
FASHCHANEL (NZ) |
M |
5 |
John O’Shea |
5= |
54.5kg |
54.5kg |
|
92 |
| 6 |
611920×998 |
MORE PROPHETS |
M |
5 |
John Thompson |
5= |
54.5kg |
54.5kg |
|
92 |
| 7 |
105x41261x |
ALNASEEM (GB) |
M |
6 |
Michael Freedman |
7 |
54kg |
54kg |
|
91 |
| 8 |
20x731450x |
BRING THE RANSOM |
M |
5 |
Bjorn Baker |
8= |
54kg |
53.5kg |
|
90 |
| 9 |
9300×33164 |
NEVER TALK |
M |
4 |
Kris Lees |
8= |
54kg |
53.5kg |
|
90 |
| 10 |
1421x4x353 |
MAJESTIC SHOT |
M |
4 |
Grant Allard |
10 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
89 |
| 11 |
x15x2124x8 |
BROOKSPIRE |
M |
4 |
Chris Waller |
11 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
88 |
| 12 |
121x50Px47 |
CLIFF’S ART (IRE) |
M |
6 |
Matthew Smith |
12= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
86 |
| 13 |
127768x16x |
LE GAI SOLEIL (NZ) |
M |
5 |
John O’Shea |
12= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
86 |
| 14 |
91025×3102 |
PIPPALI |
M |
4 |
Jason Coyle |
12= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
86 |
| 15 |
91389×2119 |
SHE’S THE GIFT (NZ) |
M |
4 |
Chris Waller |
12= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
86 |
| 16 |
x10412x680 |
RUBY TUESDAY |
M |
5 |
Gary Portelli |
16 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
82 |
| 17 |
118x1312x2 |
QUEEN BELLISSIMO (NZ) |
M |
4 |
Brad Widdup |
17 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
81 |
| 18 |
x31047x102 |
BAROSSA ROSA |
M |
4 |
Tracey Bartley |
18= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
80 |
| 19 |
163346x16x |
FLEXIBLE |
M |
4 |
James Cummings |
18= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
80 |
| 20 |
1x332x8803 |
NICCI’S FLING |
M |
4 |
Gary Portelli |
18= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
80 |
| 21 |
2x20540x07 |
ROBODIRA |
F |
3 |
John O’Shea |
18= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
80 |
| 22 |
37x1133x11 |
QUINTELLO (IRE) |
M |
5 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
22 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
79 |
| 23 |
21114×2101 |
DASH FOR DREAMS |
M |
4 |
Chris Munce |
23 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
78 |
| 24 |
548x2436x2 |
SAIGON |
M |
5 |
Chris Waller |
24 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
76 |
| 25 |
60x644368x |
AMICA |
M |
5 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
25= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
74 |
| 26 |
0x464x5555 |
HASSTOBEGOOD (NZ) |
M |
5 |
Joseph Pride |
25= |
54kg |
53kg |
|
74 |
| 27 |
6x7213x156 |
OH GOLLY GOSH |
M |
4 |
Jason Attard & Lucy Keegan-Attard |
27 |
54kg |
53kg |
|
62 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Dark Jewel Classic Tips
Dark Jewel Classic tips include looking for proven Group-class mares with winning form over the 1400m or further and those with a good lead-up run from the autumn.
Fillies also have a strong record in the race with five winning since 2009 with: So Anyway (2010), Chuckle (2003), Romare (2004), Stella Maree (2000),
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ insider Dark Jewel Classic 2022 betting tips and race selections will be detailed below the week of the race so stay tuned for the gallopers to back and sack in the winter showdown.
- To Win: #4 Exotic Ruby ($15 at time of publish)
Generous price on offer for Exotic Ruby, the Bjorn Baker-trained Snitzel six-year-old good last time out winning the Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown. That race has been a solid enough form line for the Dark Jewel in recent years and think $15 is overs for this mare third-up with improvement to surprise a few. Drawn a bit sticky so will need a shade of luck, but Rachel King retains the ride and happy to tip an upset or close to here.
Dark Jewel Classic Form Guide
The Dark Jewel Classic form guide details must know facts for punters including the trainers, jockeys, barriers and lead-up form of all the runners in the race.
The Dark Jewel Classic form has gone on to hold-up in tougher events many times in recent years including when the 2019 winner Con Te Partiro went on to win the Group 1 Coolmore Classic – Queen Of The Turf Stakes double in the autumn of 2020.
In 2021 the Dark Jewel Classic winner Rocha Clock continued on to finish runner-up in both the $2 million The Invitation (1400m) and Group 2 $500,000 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) that spring.
2022 Dark Jewel Classic Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Dark Jewel Classic 2022 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Dark Jewel Classic Results
Notable mares to head the Scone Cup results in recent years include: Arctic Flight (2013), Daysee Doom (2017) and Con Te Partiro (2019).
*Note: In 2020 the Dark Jewel Classic ran at Rosehill Gardens due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Dark Jewel Classic Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Second |
Third |
| 2022 |
Bring The Ransom |
Wandabaa |
Never Talk |
| 2021 |
Rocha Clock |
Missile Mantra |
Reelem In Ruby |
| 2020* |
Irithea |
Into The Abyss |
Ready To Prophet |
| 2019 |
Con Te Partiro |
Savatiano |
Organza |
| 2018 |
Siren’s Fury |
Schism |
Ghisoni |
| 2017 |
Daysee Doom |
Prompt Response |
Serene Majesty |
| 2016 |
Danish Twist |
Onemorezeta |
Press Report |
| 2015 |
Divertire |
Calming Influence |
Bound For Earth |
| 2014 |
Seaside |
Aerobatics |
Myamira |
| 2013 |
Arctic Flight |
Pipette |
Miss Stellabelle |
| 2012 |
Upon This Rock |
Shannara |
Rose Of Peace |
| 2011 |
Shannara |
Dane Julia |
Pontiana |
| 2010 |
So Anyway |
Purrpurrlena |
Melpomene |
| 2009 |
Rio Osa |
Hairy |
Portillo |
| 2008 |
Sung |
Judged |
Litter |
| 2007 |
Rosa’s Spur |
Alverta |
Leica Light |
| 2006 |
Really Flying |
Romare |
Fritz’s Princess |
| 2005 |
Kosta Nothin |
Zinzin |
Magsaya |
| 2004 |
Romare |
My Czech Chick |
Native Jester |
| 2003 |
Chuckle |
Faith Hill |
Provokes |
| 2002 |
Hot Riff |
Plain Crazy |
Expresso Rose |
| 2001 |
Nanny Maroon |
Transfer |
Crestfallen |
| 2000 |
Stella Maree |
No Limit |
Mary Machree |
| 1999 |
Little Pattie
|
Snippets’ Lass |
Flickering Fire |
| 1998 |
Amber
|
Flickering Fire |
Bridled Chance |
| 1997 |
Timeless Winds |
Aphasia |
Shindig |
| 1996 |
Tripping |
Fair Diana |
Nawadder |