Gr 1 – Australasian Oaks

Our Gr 1 expert Ric Chapman has looked over all the details and twists and turns related to the Australasian Oaks. He reviews all runners.

1. Too Darn Lizzie (10)

Best Bet
J: B Shinn T: G Waterhouse & A Bott

It really is hard to go past this filly. She has been mixing it with the superstar Treasurethe Moment at her past few runs and has been the one finishing the closest to her. Likes to lead, that filly is NOT in this and probably just runs away as they swing. Big chance.

PB Rating 9.3
Last 5 3x322
Win $4.80 Place $1.85
  • Ready to Fire

2. Benagil (13)

J: M Zahra T: G Thompson

Is a really good Victorian filly. Finished like a shot from a rifle when winning the $500k Guineas over a mile then went to Sydney and rushed home late into 2nd spot behind the brilliant Treasurethe Moment in the 2000m Gr 1 Vinery. Is extremely fit and will love this race. Big chance.

PB Rating 9.3
Last 5 5x712
Win $4.00 Place $1.65
  • Ready to Fire

3. Movin Out (1)

Best Value
J: B Melham T: C Waller

Kiwi filly now living in Australia. Was Gr 1 placed in NZ over a mile. Last start looked outstanding when coming from 10th on the home bend to win racing away over a mile at Mornington. This is harder but when she is right she is up to this.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 3x491
Win $5.00 Place $1.90
  • In Form

4. Cinch (15)

J: C Gaudray T: B, W & J Hayes

Racing her way into form and better company of late and is going to be a force in this event. Her on pace win at Gr 3 level here last start over 1800m confirms that. May have to sit a length back of Too Darn Lizzie but she’s bred to run this out strongly.

PB Rating 8.6
Last 5 42111
Win $9.00 Place $2.70
  • In Form

5. Phenom (7)

J: R Milnes T: G Waterhouse & A Bott

Has talent and has placed at past 2 starts in Group company. Has also learned to sit off speed which has helped her results. Trip may be a worry but she will be on speed and making things interesting for some time.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 30133
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

6. Femminile (5)

J: T Stockdale T: P Stokes

Getting fitter with racing and 3rd up here looks perfect, however did finish near last in the Gr 1 VRC Oaks last November. Can run on so place at very best.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 30x06
Win $41.00 Place $9.00
  • Good on Soft

7. Cavity Bay (2)

J: H Coffey T: Tony & C Mcevoy

Is very fit, has drawn well, although she does get a long way back in the run, and is Gr 2 placed. All those things suggest she runs boldly here. last start was doing best work late when beaten just over 2 lengths by Cinch in the Gr 3 Auraria over 1800m. May sneak a place at big odds.

PB Rating 7.4
Last 5 5x745
Win $34.00 Place $7.00
  • Likes Dry Track

8. Comanche Miss (12)

J: L Neindorf T: P Stokes

Should develop into a good stayer and her maiden win over 1600m 2 runs back was a tip top effort. However, sobered up in the Gr 3 last start 10th to Cinch. This should test also.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 3x210
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

9. Polymnia (14)

J: J Melham T: J O'Shea & T Charlton

In form and talented Sydney filly who is very fit. Badly drawn here so probably rolls forward looking for a spot but is in career best form. Up in class a tad in this but will give a sight if she finds cover early.

PB Rating 7.5
Last 5 x2212
Win $5.00 Place $1.90
  • Ready to Fire

10. All Kinds Of Folk (11)

J: B Mcdougall T: John & C Ledger

Probably eases back from this draw early, although saying that, did win her Benalla maiden by 12 lengths, leading all the way. Terrific run to just miss in the Gr 3 behind Cinch last start and suited this journey.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 0x412
Win $19.00 Place $4.60
  • Place Performer

11. Beautiful Jewel (9)

J: B Price T: T Doudle

Was stakes placed here 2 starts back at $41 in a much weaker race. Thrashed behind Cinch last start and not keen.

PB Rating 7.1
Last 5 05220
Win $101.00 Place $19.00
  • Good on Soft

12. Wolfess (3)

J: J Mott T: G Eurell

Lightly raced and shows promise but is just out of maiden grade and this will test.

PB Rating 6.4
Last 5 x6415
Win $61.00 Place $12.00
  • Likes Dry Track

13. Pelevecchio (8)

J: J Opperman T: P Stokes

Looks to have a staying future but Gr 1 level at this stage is a stretch. Ran above herself to be beaten 3 lengths in the Gr 3 Auraria behind Cinch. Not keen.

PB Rating 6.7
Last 5 22568
Win $61.00 Place $12.00
  • Likes Dry Track

14. Horizons (16)

J: T Pannell T: Richard & W Freedman

Doesn’t seem to want to be a racehorse at the moment. Not keen.

PB Rating 5
Last 5 x3840
Win $81.00 Place $16.00
  • Likes Dry Track

15. Sweltering (6)

J: E Brown T: T Busuttin & N Young

Probably drives forward and isn’t without talent although still a maiden after 6 runs. Will feel the pinch late.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 22422
Win $101.00 Place $19.00
  • Likes Dry Track

16. Giorgi (4)

J: D Stackhouse T: J Hickmott & C Riggs

Wouldn’t win this with a head start.

PB Rating 5.6
Last 5 31660
Win $201.00 Place $34.00
  • Likes Dry Track

First 4

1. Too Darn Lizzie, 2. Benagil, 3. Movin’ Out, 4. Cinch

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