3yo Fillies go long in The G1 Sydney Oaks

Sydney Oaks – Victoria – Saturday 17 April 2021 at 2.50pm EST.

Grade 1/Group 1 $750k 3yo Fillies.

12 Furlongs/2400 Firm Turf.

Well, it’s time for the ladies to try the long distances of the classics and we start here today with the running of the Sydney Oaks. Terrific field of 3yo fillies gathered to see if they can stretch their brilliance to 12 furlongs in what will be a stern test for many. The hopes and dreams of trainers will rest on this race to see if their fillies are up to the riches to come. Some will conquer and some will fail so let’s take a look at the field. The track is firm for the meeting.

1. 72121 – Mentoe (Galileo) Owned by woette2. – Jockey – R. Whisper 12/1.

3yo filly with good record of 6-2-2-0 and banking $80K. Another filly who has improved as the distances increase and she should relish this distance. Last start she won a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 7^th around 12 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 6^th around 7 lengths from them on the turn. Finished brilliantly the last furlong to win easily by over 2 lengths with an SP of 96. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 9F Allowance. Sat 5^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 7 lengths off them on the turn. Ran home well the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 92. Before that she won her maiden over 8.5F. Sat 10^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7^th around 4 lengths off them on the turn. Finished powerfully the last furlong to win easily, by 2 lengths with an SP of 81. Only broke her maiden 3 starts ago and thrown in the deep end here. Think she can handle it and the distance looks ideal. Chance.

2. 18651 – Promise From Me (Frankel) Owned by phillipj4 – Jockley – A. Jolly 8/1.

3yo filly with overall record of 7-3-1-0 and banking $136k. This late blooming filly is just now coming in to her own as the distances increase. Last start she was an impressive winner of a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 5^th around 6 lengths from the early lead. Took over by a head on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 101. Prior to that she was 5^th in a 9F Allowance. Sat 9^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Still 9^th around 7 lengths off them on the turn and only plodded to the line, beaten 7 lengths with an SP of 87. Before that she was 6^th in the Queen Bluffy Turf Juvenile Fillies 6F. Sat 7^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6^th around 6 lengths off them on the turn and maintained that to the line, beaten just over 6 lengths with an SP of 78. Prior to that she was 8^th in the G3 Miesque 7F. Sat 11^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8^th on the turn and was steady to the line, beaten nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 87. Impressive last start and if she repeats that she should be in the finish. Distance should be fine.

3. 17151 – Hearts of Mind (Hearts Cry) Owned by mrxrayz34. – Jockey – H. Artack 6/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 7-5-0-0 and banking $204k. Breeding says no but anything is possible with these filles and they can certainly defy their breeding. Last start she won the Tough Seattle Turf Filly Route 9F. Sat 3^rd around 3 lengths from the early lead. Still 3^rd around 1.5 lengths from them on the turn but finished well the last furlong to win by a neck with an SP of 99. Prior to that she was 5^th in the River Nicole Turf Filly Route 8.5F. Sat 3^rd around 5 lengths from the lead. Still 3^rd on the turn but over 5 lengths from them. Plodded the last furlong, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 89. Before that she won the Irish Flame Turf Juvenile Fillies 8.5F. Sat 4^th around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd only ½ length from them on the turn. Raced clear the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that she was 7^th in the G2 Silver Spoon Juvenile 8F. Sat 4^th around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Was 5^th on the turn still 3 lengths from them. Faded the last furlong, beaten 5.5 lengths with an SP of 88. Solid record but this is a big step up. She will likely ride the pace but may struggle the last furlong. Chance.

4. 23815 – Head Bangin (Headwater) Owned by hawkes – Jockey – M. Cameron 14/1.

3yo filly with nice overall record of 10-3-3-1 and banking $170K. Her breeding suggests she will struggle but with these early 3yo fillies staying events brilliance comes to the fore. Last start she was 5^th in the G3 Longest Walk 9F. Sat 8^th around 10 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 8^th on the turn still 8 lengths from them. Just steady the last furlong, beaten 7 lengths with an SP of 94. Prior to that she won the Otto You Do It Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 4^th around 8.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn, still over 6 lengths from them. Finished brilliantly the last furlong to win by ¼ of a length with an SP of 90. Before that she was 8^th in the Irish Flame Turf Juvenile Fillies 8.5F behind Hearts of Mind (1^st). Sat 10^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Still 10^th on the turn, 8 lengths from them and only battled the last furlong, beaten 7 lengths with an SP of 85. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the URC Breeder’s Championships – Filly Juvenile Turf 8F. Sat 14^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Still 11^th around 7 lengths from them on the turn and finished well, beaten just over 4 lengths with an SP of 84. Handled the 9.5F well two starts back and if she can get the extra distance she should be thereabouts. Chance.

5. 35121 – Genie Harvest (Satono Aladdin) Owned by mrxrayz26 – Jockey – J. Wilson 10/1.

3yo filly with nice overall record of 6-3-1-1 and banking $91K. 2^nd of the stable’s entries and the better chance I feel. Has improved as the distances increased and should be in the finish. Last start she won a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 2 lengths from the early lead. Moved to within ½ length on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win impressively by over 3 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 9F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 4 lengths from the lead. Still 3^rd around 3 lengths off them on the turn. Made steady ground the last furlong, beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 91. Before that she won an 8.5F Allowance. Led early and opened a lead of 1 length on the turn. Was strong the last furlong, winning by 2 lengths with an SP of 86. Prior to that she was 5^th in an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 4 lengths from the lead. Dropped back on the turn and stayed on okay, beaten just under 6 lengths with an SP of 79. This filly has improved as a 3yo and distance looks okay. Impressive last start and has to be a chance.

6. 31342 – More Sarcasm (Symboli Kris S) Owned by home – Jockey – M. Humbo 8/1.

3yo filly who has been consistent of late. Overall record 8-1-2-3 and banking $82K. Should handle the distance and her last start was very good. Last start she was 2^nd in the Proud Mary Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 5^th around 9 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3^rd around 7.5 lengths off them on the turn. Finished hard the last furlong, beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 4^th in the Saddle Up Partner Turf Filly Mile. Sat 6^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th on the turn, around 5 lengths off them. Just plugged the last furlong, beaten 4 lengths with an SP of 97. Before that she was 3^rd in an 8F Allowance on good ground. Sat 6^th around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 6 lengths off them on the turn. Held the last furlong, beaten just over 5 lengths with an SP of 82. Prior to that she won her maiden over 8F. Sat 6^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Charged home from the turn to win well, by 2 lengths with an SP of 85. Impressive last start and distance should be fine. Looks a leading chance.

7. 26351 – Bronze Bomber (More Than Ready) Owned by desertdog0 – Jockey – T. Small 9/1.

3yo filly with a nice overall record of 9-3-2-2 and banking $345k. She already has a win over the distance which will stand her in good stead here. Last start she won the G2 New Zealand Oaks 12F. Sat 10^th around 13 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5^th around 8 lengths from them on the turn before unleashing a powerful finish to win by ½ a length with an SP of 93. Prior to that she was 5^th in the G3 Tristan Fillies 10F. Sat last around 12.5 lengths from the lead. Was still 13^th around 10.5 lengths from them on the turn. Finished off okay, though well held, beaten just over 7 lengths with an SP of 95. Before that she was 3^rd in the Otto Elusive Turf Route 9.5F. Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd on the turn still 6 lengths off them. Finished off well to be beaten just under 2 lengths with an SP of 92. Prior to that she was 6^th in the G2 Rockefeller 7F. Sat 11^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Still 8 lengths off them on the turn and only plodded in the stretch, beaten just under 8 lengths with an SP of 79. Already has a win over the distance which will hold her in good stead here. She finished very well that day. Time was slow there and she will have to improve again but should be in the mix.

8. 33111 – Blythe’s a Star (Siyouni) Owned by texasace02 – Jockey – F. Gossett.

Lovel 3yo filly with great record of 6-4-0-2 and banking $137K. Racing best as the distances increase and has to be given a chance. Last start she won the Bikini Atoll Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 2^nd around 2.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to within a head of the leaders on the turn and put paid to the field quickly to win running away by 5 lengths with an SP of 96. Prior to that she won a 9F Allowance. Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd around 4 lengths from them on the turn. Finished hard the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 93. Before that she won an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to within 2.5 lengths of them on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 89. Prior to that she was 3^rd in an 8F Allowance. Sat 7^th around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Finished well the last furlong, beaten a length with an SP of 89. Has won 3 on the bounce and obviously relishing the step up in distance each time. Her last win was very easy and has to be considered if she can stretch even further.

9. 12313 – Woette’s Gold (Dee Majesty) Owned by loisblack – Jockey – SL Ledwith 11/1.

3yo filly in good form of late and overall record of 7-2-1-3 and banking $118k. On breeding she should relish the step up in distance. Last start she was 3^rd in the G3 Kewney 8F. Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the early lead. Moved to within ¾ of a length of them on the turn but faded the last furlong, beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that she won an 8F Allowance. Sat 4^th only a length from the early lead. Took over on the turn by ¼ of a length and extended the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 93. Before that she was 3^rd in the Wondergirl Echo Turf Juvenile Fillies 7.5F. Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd around 1 length off them on the turn. Stayed on okay, just wilting late, beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 90. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the URC Hopes and Dreams Stakes 8.5F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd around 1.5 lengths from them on the turn. Continued to make ground the last furlong, beaten a length with an SP of 81. Anything is possible with this filly as she should enjoy the 12F of today’s race. Knockout chance.

10. 55121 – Drop Down The Well (Lemon Drop Kid) Owned by radley – Jockey – D. Evans 18/1.

3yo filly with overall record of 7-2-2-1 and banking $88k. Improved as distances increased. Distance should be okay, just needs further improvement. Last start she won a 9F Allowance. Sat 8^th around 10 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 8^th on the turn, still 5 lengths off the. Finished well to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 92. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 9F Allowance. Sat 7^th around 10.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6^th on the turn, still 9 lengths off them. Finished off hard, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 89. Before that she won her maiden over 8.5F. Sat 9^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th on the turn, still 6 lengths from them. Charged the last furlong to win easily by over 3 lengths with an SP of 82. Needs further improvement but these 3yo fillies improve rapidly. She could be a knockout chance.

11. 9311 –Interrock (Fastnet Rock) Owned by lopic – Jockey – Q. Cassell 24/1.

3yo lightly raced filly with overall record 4-2-0-1 and banking $68k. Distance looks okay but huge step up here and likely to struggle. Last start she won a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 3^rd only a ½ length from the early lead. Took over on the turn by a length and raced clear the last furlong to win by 3.5 lengths with an SP of 84. Prior to that she won her maiden over 9F. She sat 4^th early, around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn only a length off them. Finished well the last furlong, to win by over a length with an SP of 84. Aiming very high here, but she has been good her last 2 starts. Outside chance.

12. 18311 – Bubble Gum Machine (I Am Invincible) Owned by homemade – Jockey – N. Labreche 12/1.

3yo filly with nice overall record of 8-3-1-2 and banking $130k. On breeding it would suggest she may struggle but with 3yo fillies their brilliance carries them a long way. Last start she won the Laura’s Parade Turf Filly Route 8.5F. Sat 2^nd early close to the early lead. Took over on the turn by nearly 2 lengths and stayed on well the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that she won a 9F Allowance on the Synthetic. Sat 2^nd close to the early speed. Took over and opened a lead of 3.5 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 87. Before that she was 3^rd in a 7.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd close to the speed. Ran to them on the turn and only a neck away before fading the last furlong, beaten nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 85. Prior to that she was 8^th in the URC Breeders Championships – Filly Juvenile Turf 8F behind Head Bangin who was 3^rd. Sat 10^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8^th around 5 lengths from them on the turn before battling to the line, beaten nearly 6 lengths with an SP of 82. She would need to improve to win this and on breeding I would say no but perhaps a place.

13. 13522 – Opera Stars (T.M Opera O) Owned by strikerich – Jockey – L. Radzinski 10/1.

3yo filly with terrific record of 8-3-2-2 and banking $276k. Like many here she is trying the 12F for the first time. Breeding suggests she may struggle but with early 3yo events anything is possible. Last start she was 2^nd in the G1 Vermont is 4 Lovers 9F. Sat 2^nd only a length from the early lead. Took over on the turn and kicked clear by 2 lengths only to be run down late, beaten ½ a length with an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 2^nd in an 8F Allowance. Led most of the way, opening a lead of 4 lengths on the turn. Only just nabbed on the line, beaten a head with an SP of 92. Before that she was 5^th in a 6F Allowance. Again, tried to lead all the way but only a head clear on the turn. Faded the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 65. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the G3 Winter Gin Special 8F. Sat 2^nd around 1 length from the lead. Took over on the turn but faded late, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 89. Possible leader in this and if she can get some cheap fractions in front, she may prove hard to run down. Chance.

14. 26411 – Capricorn Banker (Dundeel) Owned by deyoto12 – Jockey – R. Dogs 13/1.

3yo lightly raced filly with record of 5-2-1-0 and banking $132k. As with most staying fillies she has taken time to mature but she has come to the fore as the distances increased. Last start she won the G3 Penelope Cruz 10.5F. Sat 6^th around 4 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2^nd around 3 lengths from them on the turn. Finished well the last furlong to win by ¾ of a length with an SP of 97. Prior to that she won a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around a length from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 90. Prior to those runs she was trying to win her maiden and also tried the dirt unsuccessfully. She cracked her maiden in the allowance win. This is a big test for her but should be okay with the added journey here. Loved her win LTO and a repeat would see her in the finish. Chance.

Very difficult race to handicap as so many unknowns for these fillies.

8. Blythe’s a Star – Looked good winning last time and should relish the extra trip. 5/1

7. Bronze Bomber – Already a winner over the distance which must hold her in good stead here. 9/1

1. Capricorn Banker – Nice win last start and think she will get the distance. Big chance. 13/1