April 11, 2025
by Ric Chapman

Horse Racing

Gr 1 – Australian Oaks

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Our Gr 1 expert Ric Chapman has a long hard look at every runner in the AustralianOaks. Can the Kiwi champ beat the Aussie champ?

1. Leica Lucy (1)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Superstar from NZ who has won 6 of her last 7 starts including the Gr 1 NZ Oaks over this trip last start beating Dubai Goldrush. Is tough, runs on all ground and knows how to win. Kiwi fillies when in Australia this time of year run very well. Respect her a great deal.

PB Rating 9

Last 5 11111

Win $4.20 Place $1.45

Proven Winner

2. Treasurethe Moment (2)

Best Bet

J: D Lane T: M Laurie

This is the yardstick of her cohort. Just wins everytime she races in and many people think she wins this for fun also. Has won 8 of her 10 starts and looked awesome winning the 2000m Vinery Stud Staks at Gr 1 level on a wet track last start. Is a superstar.

PB Rating 9.2

Last 5 1x111

Win $1.70 Place $1.11

Proven Winner

3. Dubai Goldrush (8)

Best Value

J: M Zahra T: P Gerard

Talented Kiwi filly who charged home and just failed to catch NZ’s best 3YO filly Leica Lucy in the Gr 1 NZ Oaks. Can stay and runs home hard. Has claims.

PB Rating 8.6

Last 5 62132

Win $17.00 Place $3.10

Place Performer

4. Verona Rose (10)

J: K Mcevoy T: G Portelli

Is very smart and getting better with racing. Had won first 3 starts then stepped up to Gr 1 grade for the first time last start when flying late for 4th to Treasurethe Moment. Looks like this trip will suit.

PB Rating 8.3

Last 5 1x114

Win $11.00 Place $2.25

In Form

5. Belle Detelle (7)

J: T Berry T: C Waller

Vastly improved filly who is on the rise further. Her last start win, in the Gr 3 Adrian Knox over Polymnia was outstanding. Rises in grade a little here but seems up to it. Is by the same sire as Verry Elleegant and looks set for a massive career. Big show.

PB Rating 8.8

Last 5 22311

Win $9.00 Place $2.10

Ready to Fire

6. Sun 'N' Sand (3)

J: A Collett T: B Paul & M Jones

Canberra filly with a lot of upside. Faces stiffest test to date in this but she is on the rise and can run time. Finished hard when 4th last start to Belle Detelle in the gr 3 over 2000m. Rough place show.

PB Rating 7.8

Last 5 12164

Win $41.00 Place $6.00

Place Performer

7. You Wahng (4)

J: C Williams T: K Lees

Is another emerging talent. Sat back but rocketed home late for 3rd in the Gr 3 Adrian Knox behind Belle detelle. Ran through the line like this will suit. Will be big odds but does have a touch of excitement about her.

PB Rating 8.1

Last 5 1x173

Win $21.00 Place $3.90

Ready to Fire

8. Miss Alexis (5)

J: E Brown T: C Maher

Is by a champion Gr 1 winner from a multiple Gr 1 winner and her effort when hitting the line hard for 5th to Belle Detelle in the Gr 3 last start was full of merit. This may come along too soon but she has talent and is well worth following down the track.

PB Rating 8

Last 5 4415

Win $34.00 Place $5.00