Horse of the year 2023
Just Fine
Despite strong spring form, Just Fine was ruled out of the 2023 Melbourne Cup after being well-placed earlier in acceptances.
General form context from 2023:
– He made an impressive start in Australia, winning all of his first three local starts including the Kingston Town (G3) and The Metropolitan (G1).
– His Australian record in 2023 showed that he was among the leading imported stayers during the Spring Racing Carnival.
📊 Summary of 2023 Record (Australian Turf)
| Date | Race | Class | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2023 | Kingston Town Stakes (Randwick) | G3 | 1st |
| Sep 30, 2023 | The Metropolitan (Randwick) | G1 | 1st |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Might And Power Stakes (Caulfield) | Group race | 10th |
| Late Oct 2023 | Melbourne Cup (Flemington) | G1 | Did not start |
