FEATURE PREVIEWS: AUSTRALIAN OAKS
AUSTRALIAN OAKS
Group 1 | Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Fillies | $1,000,000 | Rail: +3m | Track Conditions: Good 4
Group 1 for the fillies over 2400m. The Vinery Stud is the natural lead up for the Oaks and the winner of that race Treasurethe Moment looks likely to start the short priced favourite to become the 9th horse to do the double.
The race gained Group 1 status in 1983 just one year after its inception in 1982. The race is usually the first Group 1 race of the Adelaide Autumn racing carnival but this season it will have the Group 1 Robert Sangster racing on the same day.
Champion trainers Bart Cummings and Lee Freedman have won the race four times while champion hoop Damien Oliver has also won it four times in the saddle. Some key winners of the race include Mannerism (1991) Zarita (2008) Delicacy (2015) Princess Jenni (2019)
Interstate trainers completely dominate this race winning all but one edition since the year 2000. In 2013 The South Australian Phillip Stokes-trained Maybe Discreet won the race for veteran Western Australia/South Australian hoop Dominic Tourneur.
PRICE ADVANTAGE HISTORY
Autumn Angel produced a terrific price advantage last year, with the $8.16 victory coming up 22.4% better than best tote post commission.
Pennyweka won the race in 2023 at $4.63, with a result on parity with corporate average.
El Patroness caused a blowout in 2022, winning at $34, which was 13.3% better than best tote post commission.
SPEED MAP
Absolutely no speed on paper. Most maps will have TREASURETHE MOMENT right up there on speed and she does look an obvious speed influence but if I am James McDonald I am making sure she is not far away on LEICA LUCY, or even rolling forward with the 2400m grounding and saying âcatch me if you canâ.
RACE PREVIEW
We have a very short priced favourite in #2 TREASURETHE MOMENT who is an absolute start. She has won her last 7 starts including a VRC Oaks over 2500m. She has toyed with her rivals in all three this campaign and is impossible to poke holes in. Drawn well, Lane sticks and hard to fault. Waller has the two key dangers and that is the way the market has seen it also. #1 LEICA LUCY is building a similar record to #2 TREASURETHE MOMENT, winning 6 of 7. What a match up. She has done it all in New Zealand and now faces her toughest test. The other is #5 BELLE DETELLE who was an outstanding winner of the G3 Adrian Knox. That has historically been a strong lead up for the Oaks with Colette the last horse to do the double in 2020. BELLE DETELLE ran the fourth fastest final 400 and 200m of the entire meeting there last start, impressive over 2000m, even with a slow tempo considered. The other horse who can run a race is #4 VERONA ROSE. Have a huge opinion of this filly and she was simply way too far back last start. She actually ran the fastest 400m and 200m of the race behind TREASURETHE MOMENT and has to be right in this. $2+ to place is tempting and anything similar in Top 4 markets at Betfair looks fantastic.
TOP 4 SELECTIONS
#2 TREASURETHE MOMENT
#1 LEICA LUCY
#4 VERONA ROSE
#5 BELLE DETELLE
BETTING STRATEGY
Betting Strategy
BACK (PLACE) #4 Verona Rose
#2 TREASURETHE MOMENT should be winning. Having something on #4 VERONA ROSE (Place) and #4 VERONA ROSE (top 4)
BACK (TOP 4) #4 Verona Rose
#2 TREASURETHE MOMENT should be winning. Having something on #4 VERONA ROSE (Place) and #4 VERONA ROSE (top 4)
Australian Oaks Betting Tips
The Australian Oaks is one of the feature events of The Championships at Royal Randwick, a classic staying test for three-year-old fillies run over 2400 metres under set weights. This prestigious Group 1 offers not only a significant prize purse but a chance for emerging stars to prove themselves over a true distance. With form lines converging from across the autumn carnival, punters need reliable Australian Oaks tips to help navigate this often complex and tactical affair.
Run on Day 2 of The Championships, the Australian Oaks is a crucial race for fillies stepping up in trip. Many runners come through the Vinery Stud Stakes or the Adrian Knox Stakes, and each year brings a different form puzzle to solve. With so many variables â distance rise, track conditions, and late-season fitness â the right racing tips can give you the edge in this high-stakes contest.
At Betfair Hub, our expert analysts provide detailed Australian Oaks tips grounded in data, sectional analysis, and race-day insights. We assess staying potential, speed maps, jockey tactics, and the likely tempo to deliver clear, confident predictions for every edition of this classic. Whether youâre backing the favourite or looking for value deeper in the market, our goal is to help punters identify the runners most likely to perform when it matters.
Finding the best bets in the Oaks involves more than looking at exposed form. This is a race where timing and progression count â horses peaking third or fourth-up, bred to stay, and building into the campaign often rise to the occasion. Our previews look beyond the obvious, pointing you toward fillies well placed to run a career peak at the 2400m mark.
If youâre betting today, our tips are supported by up-to-date information including track condition changes, scratchings, gear adjustments, and jockey switches. Randwickâs expansive track rewards tactical riding, but staying ability is the real key â and we aim to highlight runners with both the physical and mental capacity to handle the challenge.
The Australian Oaks is often a launchpad for future champions, with many winners going on to win major races at four and beyond. Itâs also a race that consistently produces form that stacks up through the winter and spring. That makes it a valuable betting opportunity â not just on the day, but for spotting long-term form trends as well.
Stay tuned to Betfair Hub for your complete Australian Oaks tips, including race previews, analysis, and betting strategies from our expert team. With strong insights and thoughtful predictions, youâll be better placed to find an edge in one of the highlights of the Sydney autumn.
