Randwick   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ASAHI SUPER DRY AUSTRALIAN OAKS 2400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.21)  

Expecting a solid pace primarily from Leica Lucy. Looks a race of tactics in this intriguing contest. TREASURETHE MOMENT (2) won the VRC Oaks in the Spring and has kept the winning run going since. Sat on the speed when defeating an average field in the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes over 2000m at Rosehill. Will appreciate this longer journey and prove hard to hold out. LEICA LUCY (1) makes her Australian debut after dominating the 3yo fillies' races in NZ. Pulled out plenty to make it five straight wins after saluting in the G1 New Zealand Oaks at Trentham. J Mac rides and can test the favourite. VERONA ROSE (4) up in grade and trip when closing off strongly to run fourth over 2000m in the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes. Looking for this trip and not to be underestimated. BELLE DETELLE (5) improving filly who takes on the A-graders now after winning the G3 Adrian Knox over 2000m here last Saturday. Place prospects look best. DUBAI GOLDRUSH (3) comes across from NZ in peak condition. Proven at the trip and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Treasurethe Moment and Leica Lucy to fight it out.
1 11111 LEICA LUCY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Kheir, Mrs H J Crofskey, P J Crofskey, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B J O'Brien, T R Maddern, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), S A Lewin & G J Skien
On a five run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Trentham G1 Nz Oaks March 22 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Dubai Goldrush carrying 56.5kg at $1.30. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Trentham G2 Lowland Stks March 2 over 2100m defeating Myakkabelle carrying 56.5kg at $1.10. Classy filly capable of causing an upset.
1
JAMES MCDONALD
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 1x111 TREASURETHE MOMENT
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
On a seven run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Rosehill G1 Vinery Stud April 1 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Benagil carrying 56kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Flemington G2 Kewney March 8 over 1600m defeating Too Darn Lizzie with 56kg at $1.50. Tough to beat again and proven at the trip.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
3 62132 DUBAI GOLDRUSH
PAM GERARD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Gerard, H A Fletcher, Dame S S Elias, W N Campbell, D J Ryan, A J Schmedje, Mrs B M Schmedje, K V Corrigan, Mrs B J Corrigan & N Bartosh
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Trentham in the G1 Nz Oaks on March 22 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $19.20. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks on March 2 over 2100m, 5 len behind Leica Lucy with 56.5kg at $25.40. Near miss last start. Must respect.
7
M J ZAHRA
Fletcher Tartan, Red Cap
4 1x114 VERONA ROSE
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Remy Racing (Mgr: Mrs S L Wallace), Mrs K Colquhoun, G Dehlsen, Mrs G M Gammage, M A Geldens, Ms D G Hall, P Hickman, A J Hing, M P Jenkins, Thoroughbred Girls No. 16, Mrs S Merritt, Mrs E Murphy, J L Pettigrew, M S Riley, P Ryan, Stables Racing Club, Giddy Up, Mrs R Wilson, Waam Racing & Sonnykids
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on April 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 56kg at $19. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Kembla Grange G3 Kg Classic March 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Inevitable Truth with 54kg at $14. Huge contender on best figures.
9
K MCEVOY
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
5 22311 BELLE DETELLE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M Duffie, N P Bishara, Mrs L R Lowe & S W Hawkings
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a long-neck at this track G3 Adrianknox April 5 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Polymnia carrying 54.5kg at $6. Before that won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1600m defeating Global Eclipse with 57kg at $1.40. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
6
TOMMY BERRY
Black, Red Band, Red Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x2164 SUN 'N' SAND
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), M K Walcott, D J Morton, W G Garnock, Mrs V R Langtry, W P Bolin & Ms S A Sproats
Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track in the G3 Adrian Knox on April 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 55.5kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 14 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Verona Rose carrying 54.5kg at $18. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Gold Star And Armbands, Checked Stripes On Cap
7 1x173 YOU WAHNG
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Power, J D G Van Doorn, Six Racing, M Cossettini, G M Harris, Mrs L A Harris, Ms D G McLoughlin, G T Lawler, R D Moore, Morley Racing, Mrs E M Morley, D W Morley, Gibbs Family Racing, Lees Racing Pty Ltd & Esky Black Racing
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 54.5kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 14 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Verona Rose carrying 55kg at $21. Looks tested against some of these.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Bottle Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Emerald Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
8 4415 MISS ALEXIS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna & M R Fallon
At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 54kg at $26. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1600m defeating Steadfast carrying 57kg at $8.50. Improver who might be a prep away.
5
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
9 53214 MATRIMONIAL
NIGEL BLACKISTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J Loccisano, Mrs M Loccisano, Mrs L Loccisano, Miss N Loccisano, Miss C Loccisano, V Loccisano, V Loccisano, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Butchers And Collectors, Stumps Bar 1, Stumps Bar 2, Soon Collard Racing & M G Zappulla
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Cable Dancer with 56kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw March 7 over 2000m defeating Dharam Shalaa with 57kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more.
8
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
10 6x417 ELLA HAZEL
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinery Stud on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 56kg at $61. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1600m in the wet defeating San Gabriel with 56.5kg at $2. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
J PARR
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap