Treasurethe Moment passes Oaks audition
Treasurethe Moment went into the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes off the back of a pair of wins at Sandown and Caulfield and after Saturday’s victory Matt Laurie said the filly would head to the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) back at Flemington on Thursday, provided she emerges from the win in good shape.
“If she’s recovered well then we’ll be here,” the winning trainer said. “She’s out of a Street Cry mare and there’s a bit of staying blood line, further down the page.
“At the end of the day, you’ve got to pick an individual and if you are trying to purchase a stayer, this horse, paraded as a yearling, she screams that.
“Her work last weekend suggested she was more than up to this company. It’s great to try and win for Yulong. They’ve been really supportive of me and I can’t wait until next week.”
While many have doubted Treasurethe Moment’s ability to run out the 2500 metres of the Oaks, given she is by Alabama Express, Lane endorsed her as an Oaks prospect.
“On how she went today, I think she can,” the winning rider said.
“She ran right to the line, so hopefully that indicates she’s going to run the trip. If we have quick ground, I think that’s going to suit her.
“She really enjoyed that firm ground, hopefully she comes through the run well and can go on the Oaks.”
The Wakeful Stakes was delayed by ten minutes after Jamie Kah was stood down from riding in the race after her mount, Hurry Curry (Ocean Park), headbutted her while the runners were milling behind the starting stalls. Ziggy Rose (D’Argento) was also a late scratching.
Kah was re-examined by the club doctor after the running of the race and passed fit to fulfil her remaining commitments.