Oakleigh Plate

Queman lifts late to claim Oakleigh Plate success

Posted on February 24, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Queman () produced a late burst to secure victory in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, giving Shane & Cassie Oxlade their first Group 1 success as a training partnership. The Adelaide based galloper has continued to improve throughout the preparation, with this being his fourth win at start five[...]

Posted on February 21, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Group 1 Oakleigh Plate is shaping up to be the most intriguing race this Saturday at Caulfield in Melbourne, Australia.

Posted on February 20, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse is committed to adhering to a strict diet this week to reach the weight of 53 kilograms for his continued partnership with Jason Warren's standout performer, Benedetta, in the upcoming Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield. Having previously achieved a weight as low as 51.5kg for his ride on Daqiansweet Junior[...]

Posted on February 15, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Jamie Kah has secured the mount aboard King's Gambit, trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, as the talented colt aims for his inaugural elite-level triumph in the upcoming Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield next Saturday. The three-year-old hasn't graced the track since clinching victory in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) back[...]

Posted on February 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

High-quality performer Kallos secured a spot in the esteemed Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m), making a remarkable comeback from a 23-week hiatus to triumph in the $300,000 Group 2 Rubiton Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Under the skilful guidance of jockey Blake Shinn, riding for trainer James Cummings, Kalios made a decisive move down[...]

Posted on February 6, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Benedetta, the talented four-year-old mare trained by Jason Warren, is poised to make her mark in the upcoming Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 24, with her sights potentially set on the prestigious Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 9. Warren, speaking with Racing.com about Benedetta's prospects, revealed, “I[...]

Posted on January 30, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing's Group 1 victor Skew Wiff is poised to launch her upcoming campaign with a spirited run in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 24. The four-year-old mare commenced her preparations with a promising outing during her first trial at the newly laid Caulfield Heath track on Monday morning,[...]

Posted on January 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

In the aftermath of Sghirripa's impressive victory in the Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, jockey Craig Newitt presented a straightforward solution for the connections of the South Australian sprinter. The horse, under Newitt's guidance, delivered a dominating performance, prompting discussions about potential targets like the Oakleigh Plate or Newmarket Handicap. Newitt, however, suggested a simple[...]

Posted on February 25, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Ben Thompson and Uncommon James have recorded their first Group 1 victory together in the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown, with the Steven O'Dea & Matthew Hoysted-trained gelding defeating the fast finishing Lofty Strike and Asfoora. Zoustyle took off from the barriers and led at a breakneck tempo, clearing about at least six lengths by the[...]

Posted on February 23, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Julius Sandhu believes Lofty Strike's mental strength will give him an edge over his opponents in the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown this Saturday.

Posted on February 22, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Craig Newitt believes he has a colt to again salute at Group 1 level on Blue Diamond Stakes Day when he pilots Lofty Strike in the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown.

Posted on February 22, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

A massive field of 16 sprinters will duke it out at Sandown on Saturday afternoon in a bid to add their name to the Oakleigh Plate honour roll.

Posted on February 20, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Dual Group One straight course winner Roch ‘N' Horse is a possible starter in Saturday's Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Sandown after missing the Lightning Stakes (1000m) with a minor leg injury. Trainer Mike Moroney said he would enter last year's Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) and Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) winner for[...]

Posted on February 11, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Scenes of jubilation surrounded the Sandown mounting yard as the Julius Sandhu-trained Lofty Strike reigned supreme in the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes. Having not been seen at the races since finishing a length off Roch ‘N' Horse in the Group 1 Champions Sprint on November 5, the three-year-old colt showed no signs of ring rust[...]

Posted on January 28, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Cindy Alderson and Daniel Moor have combined with Jigsaw to take out the Group 2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley, defeating a game Turaath and fast-finishing Calypso Reign. Daniel Moor urged the Manhattan Rain gelding to take up the lead and make the other speed influence, Snapper, work and ultimately brought upon his downfall, with[...]

Posted on January 26, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

It's full steam ahead to the Oakleigh Plate, as Star Patrol produced his electrifying best to win the W.J. Adams Stakes in dominant fashion at Sandown. The Starspangledbanner gelding returned from a 152-day spell, after what was describe by jockey Ben Melham as a horse that “Didn't come up” last preparation, to reclaim his best form[...]

Posted on January 16, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trainer Ben Foote is getting used to the bridesmaid's tag with his classy sprinter Babylon Berlin. For the second consecutive time, the five-year-old mare was nabbed late to finish runner-up in a Group One, this time by champion mare Levante in Saturday's Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham. Babylon Berlin jumped away well and settled outside pacemaker[...]

Queman lifts late to claim Oakleigh Plate success

Oakleigh Plate draws 15 sprinters for Group 1 feature

Daniel Stackhouse committed to strict diet for Benedetta ride

King’s Gambit set for Oakleigh Plate challenge

Kallos upsets Asfoora in Rubiton Stakes

Benedetta to chase Group 1 triumph

Skew Wiff to kick off autumn campaign in Group 1 company

Sghirripa a class above in Standish Handicap

Uncommon James takes out his first Group 1 in Oakleigh Plate

Mental strength key to Lofty Strike’s Oakleigh Plate chances

Newitt big on Lofty Strike ahead of Oakleigh Plate

Oakleigh Plate attracts full field

Oakleigh Plate option for Roch ‘N’ Horse

Lofty Strike storms home to claim Rubiton Stakes

Jigsaw puts a space on rivals in Group 2 Australia Stakes

Star Patrol sets sights for Oakleigh Plate after Sandown success

Trans-Tasman trip possible for perennial bridesmaid

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