Talented mare First Chorus ran out a strong winner of the TCL Trophy (1700m) for trainer Lindsey Smith under a perfect ride from a wide draw (15) by Jamie Mott.

The $300,000 Group III VRC Red Roses Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Oaks Day was packed with interest as some very promising three year-old fillies lined up and it was progressive Blue Point (IRE) filly Point Barrow that arrived late to claim a valuable Black Type victory.