Dark Jewel Classic
Looking for this year’s Dark Jewel Classic betting odds, field and Scone winter race form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.

The Dark Jewel Classic, named after the legendary broodmare Dark Jewel, is a Group 3 race held annually in May at Scone Racecourse.
Part of the renowned Scone Cup Carnival, it takes place on the Saturday following the Listed Scone Cup (1600m) on Friday.
This 1400m race for fillies and mares offers a $250,000 prize purse and is a quality handicap event, meaning horses carry weights adjusted to try for an even race.
First run in 1996, the Dark Jewel Classic has seen many talented mares cross the finish line, including Daysee Doom (2017) and Con Te Partiro (2019) who went on to win the prestigious Group 1 Coolmore Classic – Queen Of The Turf Stakes double the following year.
The 2021 winner, Rocha Clock, also showed the race’s quality by placing second in both the lucrative $2 million The Invitation (1400m) and the Group 2 $500,000 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) that spring.
The next chance to witness this exciting race is coming up on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.
Dark Jewel Classic 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
- Track Location: Scone Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality Handicap
- Qualification: Fillies & Mares
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Scone Race Club
- Prize Purse: $250,000
- Inaugural Race: 1996
- 2024 Dark Jewel Classic Winner: TBD
Dark Jewel Classic 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Dark Jewel Classic results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday May 18, 2024 at Scone Racecourse.
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dark jewel Classic Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Dark Jewel Classic, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Dark Jewel Classic |
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Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Dark Jewel Classic. |
Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Dark Jewel Classic. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Dark Jewel Classic, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Dark Jewel Classic, in order to win the Quinella. |
Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Dark Jewel Classic to win the Exacta. |
Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Dark Jewel Classic to win the Trifecta. |
First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Dark Jewel Classic to win the First 4. |
Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Dark Jewel Classic, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The dark jewel Classic in 2024
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Dark Jewel Classic Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Dark Jewel Classic 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 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 neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The dark jewel Classic in 2024
The best way to pick which horse will win the Dark Jewel Classic in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up winter racing form, assess the barriers and consider the previous Group performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Dark Jewel Classic winner include:
- Four-Year-Old Factor: Four-year-old mares have a dominant record in the race with four wins between 2016-2023, most recently Rocha Clock (2021).
- Hawkesbury Lead-Up: The Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown (1300m) is a key lead-up for fillies and mares heading towards the Dark Jewel Classic field. More Prophets (11th in 2023) was the last Hawkesbury Crown runner to back-up and win the Dark Jewel Classic at Scone.
dark jewel Classic Favourites 2024
Early favourites 2024 Dark Jewel Classic betting include Kim Waugh’s Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown third place-getter Shadows Of Love, Ciaron Maher’s Group 1 Robert Sangster winner Ruthless Dame carrying the hefty top-weight, and the well-drawn Banana Queen racing second-up with claims.
dark jewel Classic field 2024
The Dark Jewel Classic 2024 field of final acceptances will be released on the Wednesday before the race and published below.
dark jewel classic tips 2024
Favourite: #5 Shadows Of Love ($3.70 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #5 Shadows Of Love to salute for the punters (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #13 Fall For Cindy ($12 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2024 Dark Jewel Classic tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 DARK JEWEL CLASSIC DAY TIPS & PREVIEW
dark jewel Classic Race Day 2024
The Dark Jewel Classic 2024 runs at Scone Racecourse on Saturday the 18th of May, 2024 as part of the two-day 2024 Scone Cup Carnival.
dark jewel Classic Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Dark Jewel Classic barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Dark Jewel Classic Field section.
dark jewel Classic Nominations 2024
2024 Dark Jewel Classic nominations close at 11 AM on Monday, the 13th of May, 2024.
Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
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1 | 21366×3554 | ANAGAIN | M | 5 | Joseph Pride | 70 |
2 | x5741300x5 | BANANA QUEEN | M | 5 | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | 88 |
3 | 51245x414x | BOOTSCOOTER | M | 5 | Rodney Northam | 70 |
4 | 33332114×1 | COCO JAMBOO (IRE) | M | 4 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 94 |
5 | 4127×32216 | ELETTRICA (NZ) | M | 5 | Richard & Will Freedman | 81 |
6 | 0x21432x31 | FALL FOR CINDY (NZ) | M | 4 | John O’Shea | 81 |
7 | 140×624385 | FRENCH ENDEAVOUR | F | 3 | Matthew Smith | 77 |
8 | 2x14821x44 | GHAANATI | M | 4 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 99 |
9 | 1457x358x8 | HEALING OASIS (FR) | M | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 82 |
10 | 4881356×00 | MIRRA VIEW | M | 5 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 82 |
11 | x152114400 | MISS FABERGE | M | 4 | John Sargent | 79 |
12 | 61938225×4 | OH GOLLY GOSH | M | 6 | Jason Attard & Lucy Keegan-Attard | 67 |
13 | 113x34x514 | OVERRIDING | M | 4 | Nathan Doyle | 91 |
14 | 00x6498x89 | PIPPALI | M | 6 | Jason Coyle | 85 |
15 | 616x999x0x | PO KARE KARE (NZ) | M | 5 | Bryce Heys | 93 |
16 | 080961×539 | PROVERBIAL | M | 6 | Lou Mary | 68 |
17 | x4080x0568 | RAZETA | M | 4 | Kris Lees | 81 |
18 | x66x927x57 | RUSSIAN CONQUEST | M | 4 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 81 |
19 | 0x7527x835 | RUTHLESS DAME (NZ) | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 108 |
20 | 52112×1133 | SHADOWS OF LOVE | M | 4 | Kim Waugh | 91 |
21 | x97x4x1602 | SHORT SHORTS (NZ) | M | 5 | Brad Widdup | 91 |
22 | 40121×0010 | THAT’S MOLLY | M | 5 | Glen Milligan | 74 |
23 | 43x645x217 | WALTZ ON BY | M | 4 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 91 |
24 | 3249212012 | WOLVES | M | 5 | Benjamin Smith | 71 |
25 | 3141x67x76 | ZOUKERETTE | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 70 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
dark jewel Classic Weights 2024
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race. 2024 Dark Jewel Classic weights on the final acceptances will be published in our above Dark Jewel Classic Field section.
2024 Dark Jewel Classic Top-Weight:
- #1 Ruthless Dame (61kg)
dark jewel Classic Acceptances 2024
2024 Dark Jewel Classic final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the 15th of May, 2024 and will be published in our above Dark Jewel Classic Field section.
dark jewel Classic Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on Wednesday, the 15th of May, 2024 with the official 2024 Dark Jewel Classic jockeys to be published in our above Dark Jewel Classic Field section.
dark jewel Classic Scratchings 2024
2024 Dark Jewel Classic scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 18th of May, 2024.
dark jewel Classic Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Dark Jewel Classic prize purse is worth $250,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
Place | Prize Money |
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1st | $140,000 |
2nd | $46,250 |
3rd | $22,400 |
4th | $11,000 |
5th | $6,100 |
6th | $4,000 |
7th | $3,500 |
8th | $3,500 |
9th | $3,500 |
10th | $3,500 |
dark jewel Classic Race Number 2024
The 2024 Dark Jewel Classic race number is scheduled as Scone Race 8 at 3:10pm (AEST) on Saturday the 18th of May, 2024. There are ten races that day in total held at Scone Racecourse.
dark jewel Classic Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Dark Jewel Classic Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 DARK JEWEL CLASSIC FORM GUIDE
dark jewel Classic Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Dark Jewel Classic live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
dark jewel classic Winners
Winners of the Dark Jewel Classic going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2023 | More Prophets | Bring The Ransom | Short Shorts |
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 |
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