Horse Racing: Kennedy Oaks

Ethel Maude may not have the sexy form lines of some of the other fillies engaged in the Group 1 VRC Oaks at Flemington, but her trainers are confident of one thing, she will stay the 2500m trip. Pat Carey and Harris Walker will saddle Ether Maude in the Group 1 Classic at Flemington on Thursday with the filly coming off a last start win over 2000m…

We have expert betting tips for the Kennedy Oaks at Flemington on Thursday, which is the feature race for staying fillies. We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the Kennedy Oaks, which includes the likes of Tropical Squall, Zardozi, and Amazonian Lass. It's always a great race over 2500m, and we have our best Kennedy Oaks…

The Mick Price and Michael Kent stable will attempt to land a nice first-up prize with the speedy Spicy Margs at Ballarat. The Magic Millions Ballarat 3YO & 4YO Classic (1100m) on Saturday is the race the stable has picked out for Spicy Margs to kick start her campaign. Spicy Margs won first-up over 1100m at Caulfield in July then finished down the…

After an extended break, Zennzella is gearing up for a highly anticipated comeback this Saturday in the Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield. This marks her first race since April, where she competed in the Clare Lindop Stakes at Morphettville. Trained by the duo of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, this four-year-old Snitzel mare is still…

The 162nd running of the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) headlines a stacked nine-race meeting at Flemington on Thursday afternoon. A field of 14 three-year-old fillies will compete for the $1 million on the line as they look to etch their name in Melbourne Cup Carnival folklore. The best horse racing betting sites are struggling to find a clear market…

We're back to Flemington on Thursday for the time-honoured and popular Kennedy Oaks Day! Another nine races will be run and won on the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival's third program, headlined by the $1 million Kennedy Oaks for three-year-old fillies. I've had a look into the form of every galloper engaged, and you can find all of my thoughts and 2023…

Trainer Peter Chow is preparing for his first crack at a Group One race on Thursday. Picture by Sean McKenna PETER Chow's first Group One runner Peaky Ridge may be at cricket score odds for the $1 million VRC Oaks at Flemington on Thursday, November 9 but the popular Warrnambool trainer believes she deserves a crack at the 2500-metre classic for…

Edward Manifold Stakes winner Zardozi will attempt to bounce back to winning ways in Thursday's VRC Oaks. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images. Godolphin filly Zardozi will have plenty in her favour in Thursday's $1m VRC Oaks at Flemington. History is one of those things. Zardozi prepared for the Group 1 staying test with a fast-finishing second…

Tropical Squall has drawn barrier 3 for Thursday's feature race at Flemington, the VRC Kennedy Oaks. Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images. The two Sydneysiders that head betting in the $1 million Group 1 VRC Kennedy Oaks (2500m) on Thursday have drawn to get every chance. A field of 14 runners was declared on Monday for the fillies' staying feature of…

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will chase a second win in the Group 1 VRC Oaks after Amazonian Lass led throughout to claim the traditional lead-up at Flemington. In a perfectly judged ride by Tim Clark, Amazonian Lass took out the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) on Saturday to hold off the fast finishing $2.20 favourite Zardozi. Amazonian Lass…

Autumn Angel, one of the top contenders for the VRC Oaks (2500m), won't be lining up in the Group 1 event to take place at Flemington on November 9. Co-trainer Peter Moody unveiled that after her sterling performance in Caulfield's Group 3 Ethereal Stakes, she's slated for a break in the spelling paddock. With a view to the future, the focus for…

A quick back-up coupled with a rise in distance has paid dividends for Godolphin filly Zardozi who claimed her maiden Stakes win with a stylish performance at Flemington. Zardozi took out the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) on Saturday to potentially forge a path towards the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington next month. Ridden by Chad…

Another shrewd placement from John Sargent sees his stable with a genuine VRC Oaks chance after Harlow Mist won the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington and maintaining a perfect race record. At her third start, and after wins at Goulburn and Scone, the three-year-old ran 0.27 seconds outside of Barb Raider's class record to win by a…

The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman stable have Oaks ambitions with Autumn Angel after her breakthrough win at Sandown. Success in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) on Wednesday was the commencement of a campaign that the trainers hope will lead to the Group 1 Victorian Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November. Ridden by Billy Egan, Autumn…

There is plenty to like about the Team Hayes-trained Tijuana at Flemington on Saturday, including the juicy odds of $11. RACE 1 THE HASS hit the line with gusto last time at Lakeside after sitting back and racing very wide. Came home in 2nd fastest last 200m of the race and was well backed to start favourite. Like his wider draw here and will…

Trainer Andrew Bobbin has wanted to extend the distance of his promising filly Anphina and finally gets that chance in Adelaide. And Anphina gets her first opportunity at Group 1 level when she runs in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Bobbin had hoped to test Anphina as a stayer during the spring in the Group 1 VRC Oaks…

Pavitra has delivered a performance busting with class in winning the Group 3 Kembla Grange Classic (1600m) on Friday. The dominance of the three-year-old's performance has seen firm into second-favouritism for the upcoming Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on March 25. Trained by Richard and Will Freedman and ridden by Chad Schofield,…

Following the 162nd edition of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, the Flemington Carnival rolls on with another exciting edition of the Kennedy Oaks on Thursday afternoon. Just eleven three-year-old fillies will step out in the Group 1 feature, but some of the age group's best are engaged, and there is value to be found in Kennedy Oaks betting. No. 4…

From a debut defeat at Goulburn to Flemington Group 1 placegetter, VRC Oaks runner-up Pavitra came a long way in a short time at her first preparation. Co-trainer Will Freedman is bullish about the filly's chances of again featuring in the three-year-old classics this autumn, although he admits his confidence has been tested along the way. "Before…

From a debut defeat at Goulburn to Flemington Group 1 placegetter, VRC Oaks runner-up Pavitra came a long way in a short time at her first preparation. Co-trainer Will Freedman is bullish about the filly's chances of again featuring in the three-year-old classics this autumn, although he admits his confidence has been tested along the way. "Before…

View the results and replay for the 2021 VRC Kennedy Oaks. The VRC Kennedy Oaks was raced at Flemington racecourse on 4/11/2021. Have Your Say 🗣: What did you think of the race? Comment below 👇 *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble responsibly.

Sky Racing and Brisbane Racing Club's turf expert Nathan Exelby runs his eye over Saturday's meeting at Eagle Farm. Track: Soft 5. Rail: True. Biscayne Bay, R1 No.2 - $11 Placed in the VRC Oaks and ran well in the ATC Oaks at only second run this prep on what was probably unsuitable ground. Firmer footing here, expecting her to charge at the end.…

November has arrived after plenty of Dreaming. Lady's day and I'm keen to stick with three mares and a talented filly. Hoping to bookend the program and found a play at big odds in one of the features. NOVEMBER DREAMING (Flemington Race 1 No 1) No surprise to see good early support for this Danny O'Brien trained mare. She was only having her third…

Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Thursday's VRC Oaks meeting at Flemington. SIRILEO MISS (Race 2 No.1 - $2.40) Sirileo Miss is flying this time in, winning at Group 3 level last time out and she drops back to open mares' grade with only 2.5kg above the minimum. She's perfectly placed. NEXT BEST JUST BENJAMIN (Race 4 No.9 -…

Luke Sheehan, Punters.com.au from Fox Sports Coolmore filly Personal claimed the VRC Oaks (2500m) on Thursday, storming over the top of Salto Angel and odds-on pop Montefilia. Damien Oliver chalked up his 122nd career Group One with a well-timed ride to pick off the Danny O'Brien-trained Salto Angel - thwarting the stable for whom he won the Oaks…

View the results, finishing positions and replay for the 2020 VRC Kennedy Oaks. The VRC Kennedy Oaks was raced at Flemington racecourse on 5/11/2020. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble responsibly.

After Kapalua Sunset raced to the top of the VRC Oaks market on Tuesday at Kyneton, Barb Raider has now overtaken favouritism following a two-length win in the Oaks Preview at Flemington on Wednesday. Trained by Jerome Hunter and ridden by Craig Williams, the daughter of Rebel Raider justified her $1.65 quote to win comfortably, defeating second…

Cup Week at Flemington continues on Thursday, with the feature race being the Kennedy Oaks (2500m) for the three year old fillies, with eleven acceptors for the $1 Million contest. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2021 Kennedy Oaks. 2021 Kennedy Oaks Speed Map It's hard to find early speed in this race. I…

Tommy Berry had a big few days with a two-state feature double taking out the VRC Oaks and the Five Diamonds. Picture: Daniel Pockett-Getty Images Star jockey Tommy Berry's VRC Oaks-Five Diamonds feature race two-state double last week is a sign of the changing times in Australian racing. Sydney's extended spring carnival has encroached on…

Trainer John Sadler and his son Tom will get a definitive answer as to whether Adele Amour is an Oaks filly when she runs at Caulfield. Adele Amour runs in the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) on Saturday in a bid to turn around her form from a disappointing last start effort at Flemington. After winning at Sandown, Adele Amour lowered her colours…

He's been in a purple patch of form of late with victories in the $2 million Five Diamonds and $1 million VRC Oaks, and jockey Tommy Berry is aiming to keep the momentum going with a strong book of rides at Newcastle's The Hunter meeting this Saturday. With over $2.4 million in prize money on offer on the weekend, Berry will be striving to add to…

Barb Raider has answered a question in the back of her trainer Jerome Hunter's mind as to whether the filly will stay. The daughter of Rebel Raider left Hunter with a clearer picture of where to head after Barb Raider registered a comprehensive win in the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Thursday. Sent off the $1.65 favourite under…

View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2021 VRC Kennedy Oaks. The VRC Kennedy Oaks be run on Thursday November 4th at Flemington racecourse. Time: 5:10PM Distance: 2500m Class: Group 1 Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the VRC Kennedy Oaks - Comment below *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble…

Class came to the fore in spades in the Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on Thursday with She's Extreme justifying the weight of support in winning her second Group l race. Read on for the 2022 Kennedy Oaks Post Race Horse Ratings. 2022 Kennedy Oaks Replay 2022 Kennedy Oaks Race Horse Ratings 1. She's Extreme: The tempo of the race ensured the…

View the results and replay for the 2022 VRC Oaks. The VRC Oaks was raced at Flemington racecourse on Thursday, 3 November 2022. Have Your Say ��: What did you think of the race? Comment below �� VRC Oaks Replay: VRC Oaks results: *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble responsibly.

Kris Lees and Hugh Bowman have combined for another'black type' success in Melbourne with Razeta scoring at Flemington. Razeta showed a blistering turn of foot to take out the Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) on Thursday. Lees and Bowman first teamed together to claim the VRC Oaks with Samantha Miss in 2008 which also happened to be Bowman's first…

Get live updates for the 2022 VRC Oaks race day this Thursday November 3, 2022. Jump to the most recent updates using the links above or scroll down to see all of today's updates. 10:30am • 03 November 2022 by Jett Hatton 04:00pm • 03 November 2022 by Jett Hatton The Everest form stands up with former Hong Kong galloper Joyful Fortune proving too…

We have expert betting tips for the Kennedy Oaks this Thursday at Flemington where a field of 11 line up in the biggest stayer fillies race of the year. The Oaks is always a classic contest and an intriguing field line up in 2022, including She's Extreme, Zennzella, and Queen Air. We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Kennedy Oaks,…

As one of the better two-year-old fillies of last season, Anthony Cummings would like to see She's Extreme end her spring campaign with a win on the board. It is for that reason that Cummings has sent She's Extreme to Melbourne to contest the Group 1 Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on Thursday. She's Extreme won the Group 3 Magic Night Stakes…

Willowy could be headed for the Kennedy Oaks after her victory in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington James Cummings has labelled lightly-raced Willowy as a promising stayer after her victory in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington. Now the daughter of Kermadec is likely to be given her chance in the Group 1 Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on Thursday…

Mark Zahra rounded out a successful evening with one of the rides of the night aboard Daisies in the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley. The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained three-year-old filly started a drifting $8.50 chance in the 3YO Fillies' event, with punters getting the race wrong as the heavily-backed So You See dropped…

So Dazzling has staked her claim for the VRC Oaks with a gritty win at Flemington Sent out 100-1 on debut in a hot maiden at Warwick Farm, the John Sargent trained filly proved her strong closing fifth there was no fluke, running out a narrow winner over the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young trained Whakamana. No stranger to Oaks' fillies, having won…

outstayed her rivals to deliver trainer Gai Waterhouse a maiden VRC Oaks victory at Flemington this afternoon. Pinot was expected to take up the running in the early stages of the race, but she missed the start and it was Rimraam that took up the running from the odds-on favourite Aloisia. Stephen Baster wasn't happy to sit in the middle of the VRC…

Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Thursday's VRC Oaks meeting at Flemington. SIRILEO MISS (Race 2 No.1 - $2.40) Sirileo Miss is flying this time in, winning at Group 3 level last time out and she drops back to open mares' grade with only 2.5kg above the minimum. She's perfectly placed. NEXT BEST JUST BENJAMIN (Race 4 No.9 -…

Cup week at Flemington continues on Thursday, headlined by the Group 1 VRC Oaks. Channel 7 and Racing.com host Hamish McLachlan joined Gerard Whateley to give their final seedings for the race on SEN's Whateley. Hamish famously tipped the first four this time last year on this exact show and he looks to continue that streak today. Race 8, Group 1…