The upcoming Australasian Oaks has attracted a total of 32 nominations, with 16 horses set to compete in the full field. This year, the Oaks boasts an impressive $1 million in prizemoney.
Among the notable contenders are the New Zealand Oaks trifecta of Pulchritudinous, Positivity, and Qali Al Farrasha, with Pulchritudinous now under the training of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott.
Renowned jockey James McDonald has secured the mount for Chris Waller’s entry and is expected to ride Concello. Meanwhile, Jake Noonan retains the ride on Auraria Stakes victor Wings Of Song, with Jamie Kah set to guide the in-form Coco Sun.
Adding to the excitement, Damian Lane has been confirmed to ride Queen Of Dragons in what promises to be an exhilarating race.
Wings Of Song is the current favourite at $4.00 with online betting apps ahead of Concello at $6.00 and Pulchritudinous and Quickster who share the third line of betting at $8.00.
Australasian Oaks Likely Field
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| WINGS OF SONG | P Payne | J Noonan |
| PULCHRITUDINOUS | G Waterhouse & A Bott | T Clark |
| SERASANA | R Griffiths & M De Kock | |
| VIBRANT SUN | M Price & M Kent Jnr | |
| MOLLYNICKERS | P Moody & K Coleman | |
| QUICKSTER | P Moody & K Coleman | |
| COCO SUN | T & C McEvoy | J Kah |
| QALI AL FARRASHA | M Walker | |
| CONCELLO | C Waller | J McDonald |
| QUEEN OF DRAGONS | P & P Snowden | D Lane |
| PRIVATE LEGACY | G Hickmann | C Williams |
| THE AUTUMN BELLE | H Dwyer | B Mertens |
| LIVELY | C Maher | |
| AHURIRI | C Waller | |
| FIRESTORM | C Waller | |
| HARVEST MOON | G Waterhouse & A Bott | |
| POSITIVITY | A Forsman | |
| ETARA | S Wilde | J Childs |
| INTO YOU | S Keating | |
| SEEKING STARDOM | A Gluyas | |
| SENTIMENTAL FLAME | T Doudle | |
| INFINITY IMPERIAL | L Howley |