CROWN OAKS
Results
The Group 1 VRC Oaks. Keen to be with POWERS OF OPAL (5) who ran second in the G2 Wakeful on Saturday which is traditionally the best Oaks platform. She was backed off the map there and loomed up as the winner but couldn't reel in the winner off a slow tempo. She looks ideally suited to 2500m now and can exact revenge. HARLEM QUEEN (3) comes through the G1 Spring Champion, finishing fourth there. That form was okay in the Derby and she must be respected with Shinn booked. TREASURETHE MOMENT (1) won the Wakeful on Saturday and wasn't stopping late at all. Tricky draw but she's hard to knock. PLEASURE ARTIST (6) was fifth in the Spring Champion and has claims while RAG QUEEN (4) could be an improver to 2500m.
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Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track G2 Wakeful November 2 over 2000m defeating Powers Of Opal with 55kg at $5. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Caulfield 3yo Bm70 October 16 over 1600m defeating Acta Non Verba carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Won the key lead up on Saturday, has to be a huge chance again.
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Caulfield G3 Ethereal October 19 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Jenni's Meadow with 58kg at $3.80. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track G2 E Manifold October 5 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Declichy Boulevard with 56kg at $9.50. Has done nothing wrong to date, must respect.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind El Castello with 54.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the G1 Flight on October 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lady Shenandoah with 56kg at $7.50. Must respect her bringing the strong Sydney form.
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 26 over 2000m, 4 len behind El Castello with 54.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 Gloaming on October 12 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind El Castello carrying 54.5kg at $26. Can run well out to this trip.
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track in the G2 Wakeful on November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 55.5kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; scored a big 5.5 len win at Hawkesbury Super Mdn October 17 over 1600m defeating Glory Start with 59kg at $1.20. Heavily backed on Saturday and will relish the test of stamina now.
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 26 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind El Castello with 54.5kg at $10. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Randwick in the LR Dulcify on October 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Swiftfalcon carrying 54.5kg at $26. Coming along well, respect.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track in the G2 Wakeful on November 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Hill Smith on October 19 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Goldrush Guru with 55kg at $9.50. Wasn't bad last time, could sneak into the first four.
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Keeneland carrying 56kg at $13. Should stay strongly, not sure she has the class.
Useful filly. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track in the G2 Wakeful on November 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 55kg at $17. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 19 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 56kg at $4. Stuck on well Saturday but hard to see her turning the tables.
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind El Castello with 54.5kg at $61. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on October 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Mountain Top carrying 55kg at $7.50. Has a few lengths to find.
Most recently 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 19 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 56kg at $4.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo F SWP September 22 over 1800m defeating Inevitable Truth carrying 56kg at $3.80. Nice filly who missed a run in the Wakeful which may be against.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track in the G2 Wakeful on November 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 55kg at $19. The start before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 56kg at $8.50. Hard to see her turning the tables.
Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Scone Cl1-Sw October 25 over 2200m defeating Justifiably with 55kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 10 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Suay Mam'selle carrying 55kg at $2.50. Looking to others on this occasion.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track in the G2 Wakeful on November 2 over 2000m, 10 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal on October 19 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 56kg at $17. Looks tested in this field.