Group 1 Queensland Oaks For So You Think's You Wahng

Dane Squance - Saturday June 7

With form around some of the best 3yo staying fillies in the country, the Kris Lees trained You Wahng was too strong, winning the $700,000 Group 1 BRC Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm.

Third in the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) three starts back when beaten three parts of a length by Treasurethe Moment, You Wahng was coming off a last start fifth in the Group 2 The Roses behind Philia (All Too Hard), with that winner starting the favourite here.

Settling in fifth position behind the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained Shangri La Impact (Staphanos) who was ensuring a genuine tempo from the front, the favourite Philia appeared to be getting a cosy run in second.

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As Shangri La Impact’s stamina gave out just after the fillies turned for home, You Wahng was presented with a gap, ambling up with ease to take the lead

Down the outside came the baldy face of Godolphin’s Pinito (Trapeze Artist) who had not been seen at the races since her victory in the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet (1800m) just under a month prior.

With the pair pulling away to battle out the finish, it was You Wahng who secured the prize, giving Lees his third win in the race, joining Amokura (Kermadec) and Vitesse Dane (Danewin).

Pinito produced an outstanding effort to finish second with Group 1 Australasian Oaks winner Benagil (Manhattan Rain) encountering plenty of traffic jams in the straight to finish an unlucky third.

"Lovely ride from Tommy," Lees said. "He was able to get us straight across from the gate and got into a lovely position in running.”

"He had a lot of horse coming to the corner, but I was always just a little guarded that last furlong when she presented, but she was able to find under pressure.” 

Disappointing when finishing last at Gosford three starts back, a gear change resulted in a change of form.

"She ran really well in an ATC Oaks," Lees added. "I think she was very plain at Gosford when we just gave her a fresh run. We applied a tongue tie, and it's really worked out well."

Berry attributed the success to Lees who had the filly spot on.

“She was a little bit underdone last start with the let-up between the Sydney Carnival and here,” said Berry. “And she just felt so much more relaxed. She was just ready to go today, so it was a brilliant training performance.”

“I really timed my run today, and lucky she's only half a horse wide because she could take them sticky little tight runs, but it's just unbelievable. It's awesome to do it.”

$150,000 Yearling Purchase You Wahng Wins The Group 1 Queensland Oaks

Bred by Wall Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, You Wahng was purchased from the draft of Riversdale at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale for $150,000 by Less Racing and Bahen Bloodstock.

The third winner from four to the races for the Casino Prince mare Wahng Wah, You Wahng became the second stakes winner for her dam, joining the Listed Princess Stakes winner Street Gossip (So You Think).

The current 2yo out of Wahng Wah is a Pierro filly named Listen Sweetheart in the John Sargent stable with the mare foaling a full brother to You Wahng last season.

You Wahng's Queensland Oaks Victory Was So You Think's 12th Individual Group 1 Winner

The sire of 62 stakes winners, 12 at Group 1 level, Coolmore Australia’s So You Think will stand a fee of $44,000 (inc. GST) in the spring.

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Race Result - Seven Queensland Oaks Gr1 2200m

Eagle Farm Track: Soft(5) Time: 2:16.86
1
You Wahng
- 3f So You Think (NZ) x Wahng Wah (AUS) (Casino Prince (AUS))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Tommy Berry 56.5
So You Think
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $150,000
Seller: Riversdale, Scone, NSW (As Agent)
Buyer: Lees Racing/Bahen Bloodstock
2
0.2
Pinito
- 3f Trapeze Artist (AUS) x Waltzing Wodka (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: J R Collett 56.5
Trapeze Artist
Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale $260,000
Seller: Widden Stud, Widden Valley
Buyer: Godolphin Australia Pty Ltd
3
0.8
Benagil
- 3f Manhattan Rain (AUS) x Des Moines (AUS) (War (AUS))
Tnr: Glen Thompson Rdr: M Zahra 56.5
4
2
Movin Out
- 3f Staphanos (JPN) x Wahaha (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J B Mc Donald 56.5
5
2
She's A Dealer
- 3f Ace High (AUS) x Say No More (NZ) (Pentire (GB))
Tnr: R James & R Wellwood Rdr: G Rooke 56.5
6
2.1
Churchill's Choice
- 3f Churchill (IRE) x She's Choice (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: Nathan Doyle Rdr: K Jennings 56.5
7
2.3
Amplify
- 3f Microphone (AUS) x Se Sauver (AUS) (Bel Esprit (AUS))
Tnr: C Maher Rdr: Ryan Maloney 56.5
8
2.4
Philia
- 3f All Too Hard (AUS) x Meerlust (AUS) (Johannesburg (USA))
Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: K Mc Evoy 56.5
9
2.9
Jenni's Meadow
- 3f Brutal (NZ) x Meadow (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: Ethan Brown 56.5
10
3.2
Ella Hazel
- 3f Dundeel (NZ) x Maid Of Heaven (AUS) (Smart Missile (AUS))
Tnr: Richard Litt Rdr: J Parr 56.5
11
3.8
Sun Worshipper
- 3f Sun City (AUS) x Belief (AUS) (Reset (AUS))
Tnr: M A Kropp Rdr: Angela Jones 56.5
12
5.7
Real Class
- 3f Vadamos (FR) x Mill Duckie (NZ) (Magic Ring (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: A Mallyon 56.5
13
10.7
Sweltering
- 3f Too Darn Hot (GB) x Daring (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: T Busuttin & N Young Rdr: Rachel King 56.5
14
11.6
Poster Girl
- 3f Alabama Express (AUS) x Caricature (USA) (Dubawi (IRE))
Tnr: Chris & Corey Munce Rdr: Justin Huxtable 56.5
15
12
Eclair Encore
- 3f Maurice (JPN) x Skirt Fuwari (JPN) (Symboli Kris S (USA))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Damien Thornton 56.5
16
12.2
Pleasure Artist
- 3f Trapeze Artist (AUS) x Perfect Pleasure (AUS) (Pierro (AUS))
Tnr: Richard & Will Freedman Rdr: Cejay Graham 56.5
17
12.6
Shangri La Impact
- 3f Staphanos (JPN) x So Royal (NZ) (Shinko King (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 56.5
18
15.6
Misting
- 3f Cosmic Force (AUS) x Cuban Gold (AUS) (Teofilo (IRE))
Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: Jag Guthmann-Chester 56.5
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