ALBION PARK   19 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

2025 LADBROKES QUEENSLAND OAKS (GROUP 1) 2138m

Track: GOOD      

CAPTAINS MISTRESS (11) has been terrific in winning her three Queensland starts, last time taking advantage of the ace draw to lead and beat older male rivals by 5m. Overcame barriers on this row to win her previous two outings, racing deep but proving too strong in the Redcliffe Oaks two back. High class and hard to stop. SOHO AMERICANO (3) pushed to the front from a wider barrier last week and toughed out a win. That saw her unbeaten here and took her record at this distance to five from five. A good draw should see her in the finish. MANHATTEN CHICK (1) is progressing strongly and made it three wins from her last four when she came from the back row to beat some of these rivals in the South East Oaks last time. Must respect from the ace draw. GUNNA RELOAD (7) led from this barrier to beat the boys in Sydney last week and has measured up to the top fillies before. NSW Oaks winner COOL AND CLASSY (5) will have been set to peak again for this and owns an impressive strike rate here.
1 81011 MANHATTEN CHICK
ALEX ASHWOOD
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
G A Harding
Racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Bendigo. Last start won by a head (Sr2) at this track (2:33.20) beating Sugar Pie Honey in 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $34. Progressing rapidly so can feature again from the inside draw.
Fr1
CAMERON HART
BLUE WITH YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW "H" AND YELLOW CUFFS
2 x2900 THE LADY DIOR
GEMMA HEWITT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
G C Hewitt
Didn't do much last start, 12th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 35 m by Soho Americano (2:33.70) in 3yo No NR F on July 11 at $151. Before that 12th (Fr5) over 2138m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Manhatten Chick (2:33.20) in 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $151. Must lift.

B W BARNES
PURPLE, RED YOKE & BRACES, PURPLE STARS
3 12161 SOHO AMERICANO
MICHAEL STANLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY
R J Watson
Last start won by a head (Fr6) at this track (2:33.70) beating Namaka in 3yo No NR F on July 11 at $2.80. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Fr2
L A MCCARTHY
BLACK, ORANGE STARS & ARMBANDS
4 42885 CEDAR CREEK FALLS
JONAH HUTCHINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
J J Hutchinson
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Soho Americano (2:33.70) in 3yo No NR F on July 11 at $126. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 9 m by Manhatten Chick (2:33.20) in 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $151. Outclassed.
Fr3
J J HUTCHINSON
BLACK, BLUE YOKE, BRACES & BAND, BLACK HORSESHOES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK H AND CUFFS
5 12536 COOL AND CLASSY
GRANT DIXON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Manhatten Chick (2:33.20) in 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $2.90. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2280m after being wide early at Redcliffe beaten 11 m by Captains Mistress (2:43.50) in 3yo G3 No NR F on June 28 at $7.50. Terrific record here and could peak again tonight.
Fr4
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
6 63132 NAMAKA
KEVIN PIZZUTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY
M J Hanover, G L Banks
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten a nose by Soho Americano (2:33.70) in 3yo No NR F on July 11 at $4. Before that 3rd (Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Manhatten Chick (2:33.20) in 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $12. Has been ticking along well so worth thought for exotic players.
Fr5
J P GALLAGHER
BLACK, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, HOOPED SLEEVES
7 32821 GUNNA RELOAD
PETER RIXON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
S A Dickinson, B J Kelly, Estate of G Cox, A Cox, C Wade
Last start won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Menangle (1:52.70) beating Soho The Real Deal in 3yo No NR on July 12 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 4.85. Beat the boys last start so expect a bold showing against the fillies.
Fr6
W H RIXON
YELLOW WITH DARK GREEN SHAMROCK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
8 44253 RUBY RULES
GRANT DIXON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Manhatten Chick at this track over 2138m in a 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Soho Americano at this track over 2138m in a 3yo No NR F on July 11 at $2.50. Can improve. Forward performance expected.
Sr1
T DIXON
BLACK, WHITE PIPING COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE PIN STRIPES
9 x6139 LA MIKI
CHANTAL TURPIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
M Tanev
Well beaten last start by Soho Americano, who she meets again; when 25 metres ninth at this track over 2138m in a 3yo No NR F race on July 11. Has the job ahead.
Sr2
C A TURPIN
WHITE, PURPLE YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
10 42316 NILA MAREE
CHANTAL TURPIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
M Tanev
Well beaten last start by Soho Americano, a rival who she faces again; when 16 metres sixth at this track over 2138m in a 3yo No NR F race on July 11. Will find this tough.
Sr3
J J HERBERTSON
RED, NAVY BLUE YOKE WITH YELLOW HORSESHOES, NAVY BLUE BRACES, RED SLEEVES
11 31111 CAPTAINS MISTRESS
GRANT DIXON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
In terrific form. Posted a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:31.80) beating Attachment in 3-4yo No NR on July 5 at $1.70. Two runs back won by a neck (Sr5) at Redcliffe (2:43.50) beating Ruby Rules in 3yo G3 No NR F on June 28 at $5. High class filly who can overcome a back row draw to win again.
Sr4
N P WILLIAMSON
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK & WHITE CHEQUERED SASH
12 11441 ARRIVE
CHANTAL TURPIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
J D Polson
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 3 m (Fr6) at this track (1:54.60) beating Demon Blue in NR 60 to 75 on July 12 at $6. Capable filly who could be dangerous with some luck.
Sr5
P J MCMULLEN
BLUE, PURPLE BRACES, WHITE YOKE WITH PURPLE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
13 33152 SUGAR PIE HONEY
RICKIE ALCHIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY
P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey
Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Captains Mistress at Redcliffe over 2280m in a 3yo G3 No NR F on June 28 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Manhatten Chick at this track over 2138m in a 3yo No NR F on July 5 at $1.80. Progressing well. Reliable filly who looks a first four prospect despite a tough draw.
Sr6
A R DELOSA
TARTAN, GOLD SASH