FEATURE PREVIEWS: OAKLEIGH PLATE
OAKLEIGH PLATE PREVIEW
TRACK: Caulfield | DISTANCE: 1100 | RAIL POSITION: 4M | TRACK CONDITIONS: Good 4 | PRIZE MONEY: $750,000
Hot conditions expected through the week so a very firm track could favour the on pacers.
Won in recent years by some handy sprinters including Portland Sky, Pippie, Booker, Uncommon James, Marabi, Celebrity Queen, Russian Revolution, Shamal Wind, Lankan Rupee & Woorim. We backed Queman to win this race at $19 BFSP last year.
HISTORICAL PROFILE (PAST 13 YEARS)
Weight Carried Change -0.5 to +2 (2/23)
Age 3 (1/33), 4 (6/80), 5 (5/56), 6 (2/29), 7+ (0/16)
Settled Top 6 (10), Settled 10th+ (3)
Barrier 1-4 (4/52), 5-8 (3/52), 9-12 (2/52), Barrier 13-16 (5/45), 17-18 (0/13)
Days since last start: 14 (2/44), 21 (1/28), 28-30 (3/20), 40-80 (1/19), 90-110 (6/61),
120+ (1/28)
Gear Change (0/43)
Career Wins 1-6 (8/142), 7-10 (6/72)
1st up (8/105), 2nd up (4/66), 3rd up (1/18), 4th up (1/9), 5th up+ (0/16)
Pace/Handy (11/106), Midfield/Back (3/108)
Gender Mares (7/65), Geldings (5/96), Entires (1/22), Colts (1/19), Fillies (0/12)
Last Start 1st/2nd (10/99)
Last Start Black Type (14/186), Other (0/28)
Last Start Flemington (5/56), Caulfield (3/80), Moonee Valley (2/19), Sandown
Lakeside (2/11), Ascot (2/11), Other (0/37)
BETFAIR PRICE ADVANTAGE HISTORY
Queman’s victory last year came at a BSP of $17.81 which trumped Ladbrokes and the Tote by 3.5% post commission.
Uncommon James also caused a mini upset in 2023 with victory at the $9.72 which beat the corporate average post commission by 2.4%
Marabi won the race as a strong favourite in 2022, but the $2.87 BSP was 11.5% better than the corporate average post commission.
SPEED MAP
Fast early speed engaged as expected with Estriella, Insurrection, Golden Boom & Ostraka all pushing forward from outside gates whilst I Am Me and Hard To Say push forward from the inside in what could be a manic start to the race. Ashford Street, Sheâs Bulletproof, Arabian Summer & Brudenell midfield. Sghirripa, Rey Magnerio, Espionage & Jimmysstar back of midfield. Sans Doute, Headwall & Prairie Flower out the back.
KEY RUNNERS
1. I Am Me – Talented mare with a strong 1100m and fresh up record. Profiles strongly for this.
2. Estriella – Highly regarded mare who has fallen a bit short of expectations. Has the talent to win.
7. Jimmysstar – More of a 1400m horse but did win his only 1100m start at this track first up last prep beating a handy field. Could surprise.
10. Sghirripa – Drew wide in this race last year, settled wide and last, and flew home only beaten 2L. First up here and positive draw and rider change.
12. Headwall – Handy mare here first up. Well up in grade bit could surprise as has a strong sprint.
17. Espionage – Classy 3yo who is lightly raced but is capable of winning this.
TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. I Am Me
10. Sghirripa
2. Estriella
17. Espionage
OAKLEIGH PLATE BETTING STRATEGIES
I Am Me profiles as the one to beat.
Sghirripa, Estriella & Espionage are all dangers.
Jimmysstar & Headwall knockout chances.
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Betting Strategy
BACK 1. I Am Me (WIN) for 2 units
BACK 10. Sghirripa (WIN) for 1 unit
BACK 17. Espionage (WIN) for 1 unit
BACK 2. Estriella (WIN) for 1 unit
Oakleigh Plate Tips
The Oakleigh Plate is a prestigious horse race held annually in Australia and is one of the highlights of the Australian horse racing calendar. The race is run over a distance of 1100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne and attracts some of the finest sprinters from around the world.
Over the years, some of the most talented sprinters in Australia and from around the world have contested the Oakleigh Plate, and several of them have left their mark on the race. Some of the most notable winners of the race include Undue, who won the race in 2007 and set a new track record, and Snippets, who won the race in 1988 and went on to become a champion sprinter.
In terms of trainers, some of the biggest names in Australian horse racing have won the Oakleigh Plate in the past. These include Bart Cummings and David Hayes.
One of the things that makes the Oakleigh Plate unique on the Australian horse racing calendar is its reputation for being a race that is very difficult to predict. The race is run over a relatively short distance, and features a large field of runners, which can make it challenging for punters to pick a winner. As a result, Oakleigh Plate tips and expert racing tips on the Betfair Hub can be very useful for those who are looking to place bets on the race. When it comes to betting on the Oakleigh Plate you can rely on the Betfair Hub to provide best bets and expert racing tips.
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