Gr 1 – Vinery Stud Stakes

The Gr 1 Vinery Stud Stakes has always been a great guide to the ATC Oaks and this looks likely to be also. Ric Chapman looks at all runners.

1. Treasurethe Moment (5)

Best Bet
J: D Lane T: M Laurie

Is the best of her cohort and by a big margin. First look at Sydney way of going but just seems bulletproof. Get on.

PB Rating 9.5
Last 5 11x11
Win $1.65 Place $1.10
  • Proven Winner

2. Movin Out (7)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Lightly raced Kiwi but has talent and improving all the time. Ran 4th at Aussie debut behind Lazzura and was obviously rattling home. Has been Gr 1 placed in NZ and although never raced this trip she looks like handling it.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 313x4
Win $7.50 Place $1.85

3. Powers Of Opal (8)

J: T Marquand T: J Sargent

Looks to be racing into form perfectly for a dig at this. Has come up against Treasurethe Moment twice before, and was 2nd to her both times, latest when running on gamely for 2nd in the Gr 1 VRC Oaks over 2500m. Must be considered.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 22x06
Win $17.00 Place $3.00
  • Ready to Fire

4. Real Class (4)

J: T Berry T: C Waller

Another Kiwi star who won a Gr 2 over this trip in January. Can stay. At only Aussie run was on speed until halfway down the straight before weakening to 7th behind Lazzura. Must be given another chance as she is fitter now and because of her Gr 2 win.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 81317
Win $18.00 Place $3.10
  • Likes Dry Track

5. Declichy Boulevard (9)

J: N Rawiller T: C Waller

Multiple Gr 2 placegetter, latest last start when rushing home for 3rd to Lazzura over 1500m in the Phar lap Stakes. Is 4th up into this and is tough. Is on home track and looks a major player.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 2x763
Win $7.50 Place $1.80
  • Ready to Fire

6. Benagil (2)

J: T Clark T: G Thompson

Could be the dark horse here. Has an enormous amount of talent and as she ages she is getting better. Showed that last start when producing a barnstorming finish from a mile back to claim the 1600m VOBIS Guineas at Caulfield. Time was slow and this is much harder but she looks like the trip will suit. Each way.

PB Rating 8.5
Last 5 55x71
Win $10.00 Place $2.20
  • Ready to Fire

7. Verona Rose (6)

Best Value
J: K Mcevoy T: G Portelli

Well, just how good is this filly? She has raced 3 times and won all of them with outstanding last 400m dashes, latest claiming the Gr 3 Kembla Classic. This is new to her, the trip and grade, but she is clearly extremely smart. Likes it wet too and this track may well suit. Must be strongly considered as she is on an upward spiral.

PB Rating 8.9
Last 5 1x11
Win $12.00 Place $2.40
  • Proven Winner

8. Canny Queen (1)

J: T Schiller T: B Widdup

Up near speed all the way and beaten less than a length in the Gr 3 Kembla Classic over a mile. Had previously won on a soft track at a mile in weaker grade. Has an outsider’s hope.

PB Rating 7.4
Last 5 81215
Win $61.00 Place $7.50
  • Good on Soft

9. Ella Hazel (3)

J: J Parr T: R Litt

Last start maiden winner but is bred to appreciate this trip and did win in the mud. This is much harder though. Place at very best.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 56x41
Win $81.00 Place $11.00
  • Good on Soft

First 4

1. Treasurethe Moment, 2. Verona Rose, 3. Declichy Boulevarde, 4. Movin Out

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.