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Amazonian Lass makes Oaks statement in Wakeful win

Posted on November 4, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott may have the number one seed in the VRC Oaks, after Amazonian Lass () led all the way in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes at Flemington under the guidance of Tim Clark. As usual with the Waterhouse & Bott runners, the daughter of More Than Ready bounced well and took[...]

Posted on October 21, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Autumn Angel () has run down Tropical Squall () in the shadows of the post to claim the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield. The Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman-trained filly ran into the minor money in the Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on September 29, and has bounced to an[...]

Posted on October 7, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

James Cummings and Chad Scofield have combined with Zardozi () taking out the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) in stylish fashion at Flemington on Saturday. The Godolphin filly showed plenty of promise in her two-year-old season, winning three in a row before being tipped out for a spell. She was then placed on a[...]

Posted on September 25, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Sydney trainer John Sargent, known for his expertise in training staying types, introduced a strong contender for the VRC Oaks with Harlow Mist's impressive victory in the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington. Jockey Mick Dee delivered a flawless ride as Harlow Mist positioned herself just behind the leading pack before accelerating strongly in the[...]

Posted on July 13, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

New Zealand-bred filly Dolphin Skin will be vying to seal a spot in the Group 1 Victoria Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November when she heads to the Melbourne track on Saturday. The daughter of Telperion will contest the Byerley Handicap (1800m), with the winner qualifying for either the Oaks or Derby later this year.[...]

Posted on November 3, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

She's Extreme has won the Group 1 VRC Oaks after a 10 out of 10 ride by jockey Tommy Berry, taking out the feature on VRC Oaks Day at Flemington on Thursday. Tommy Berry gave his filly a great ride as she jumped very well from barrier and sat in the box-seat for the majority of the 2500m event,[...]

Posted on October 15, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Renaissance Woman and Josh Parr have taken out the Ethereal Stakes over Foxy Cleopatra and the runaway leader Pavitra, who stuck on for third. Both Renaissance Woman and Foxy Cleopatra came from the very back of the field and rounded the bend five and six wide getting out to what looked to be the better[...]

Posted on September 21, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Beaufort Downs may be one of the youngest thoroughbred nurseries in New Zealand, but they are already starting to leave their mark on the Australasian racing landscape. The North Canterbury Farm has been in operation for less than five years and look to have bred one of the leading contenders for the Group 1 VRC[...]

Posted on November 5, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

James Cummings and Damien Oliver combined for their second Group 1 success this Melbourne Cup Carnival as Willowy claimed the VRC Oaks (2500m) on Thursday at Flemington.

Posted on September 22, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

After Kapalua Sunset raced to the top of the VRC Oaks market on Tuesday at Kyneton, Barb Raider has now overtaken favouritism following a two-length win in the Oaks Preview at Flemington on Wednesday.

Posted on September 22, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

The staying prowess of three-year-old filly Kapalua Sunset was on full display when she streeted her rivals at Kyneton on Tuesday over 1875m. Prepared by Danny O'Brien, the daughter of Tavistock had finished third on debut over 1512m at Geelong, but relished the additional trip on Tuesday, with successful rider Brett Prebble making it a[...]

Posted on September 21, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

We have a new favourite in the 2021 VRC Oaks betting after Danny O’Brien’s filly Kapalua Sunset won her maiden at Kyneton on Tuesday by seven lengths.

Posted on September 18, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Jakkalberry is developing a knack for leaving quality three-year-olds. The ill-fated Novara Park stallion enjoyed Classic success last season through the deeds of three-time Derby hero Explosive Jack, and he could have a quality filly on his hands this year in the form of Elusive Express. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained filly won on debut[...]

Posted on November 11, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tom Dabernig is confident Aysar can silence any doubts about his ability to handle 1600 metres with a win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas.

Posted on November 5, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes took over as head trainers at Lindsay Park in August and their filly Personal's win in the VRC Oaks was their first Group One.

Posted on November 4, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tom Dabernig is confident Personal has the right form lines to win the VRC Oaks after following a tried and tested path to the Group One staying feature.

Posted on October 31, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Calvin McEvoy says exciting staying prospect Victoria Quay won't follow the usual path of Wakeful Stakes winners and run in the VRC Oaks as she is immature.

Amazonian Lass makes Oaks statement in Wakeful win

Autumn Angel takes out Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield

Zardozi claims Edward Manifold Stakes

Harlow Mist shows Oaks credentials in Flemington victory

Dolphin Skin chasing VRC Oaks golden ticket

She’s Extreme wins Group 1 VRC Oaks

Renaissance Woman firms in Oaks betting following Ethereal win

Dazzling filly Oaks bound

Willowy gives Oliver his seventh VRC Oaks win

Barb Raider leapfrogs Kapalua Sunset in VRC Oaks betting

O’Brien unleashes Oaks prospect

Kapalua Sunset storms into Oaks contention with maiden win

Oaks path possible for promising filly

Aysar To Silence Mile Doubters In Guineas

It’s A Personal Oaks Win For Training Team

Personal Has Key Advantages Over Rival

No Oaks For Victoria Quay Despite Win

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