2023 W.A. Oaks Race Details
Race 8 at Ascot on Saturday 25th March 2023.
The W.A. Oaks is a Group 3 race held at Ascot racecourse over 2400 metres. It is for three-year-old fillies and is run under set weight conditions. The total prizemoney is $300,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the W.A. Oaks page.
W.A. Oaks 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
Ten fillies have accepted for the $300,000 W.A. Oaks. Eight of them had their last start in the Listed Natasha Stakes over 2200m on the 12th of March, while the other two came via different races. Two runners are sired by My Admiration and trainer Daniel Morton has two runners.
Two horses are vying for early favouritism with Natasha Stakes winner She’s Fit and Natasha Stakes 3rd placegetter Admiration Express. Third favourite is Megami who finished 2nd in that race, while Lindem Lady ran 4th. All other runners are currently $20 or more.
2023 W.A. Oaks Runner by Runner
1. Admiration Express (4)
One of two runners sired by My Admiration (the other is Bermbrae). She has 2 wins and 4 places from her 7 starts. Last outing she was an odds-on favourite in the Natasha Stakes and finished 4.9 lengths 3rd. She meets the others better at the weights this time around but may not stay as well. Should at least place.
2. Megami (1)
After being slowly away she chased solidly to finish 2.3 lengths 2nd in the Natasha. Should be in the first few home again.
3. She’s Fit (3)
One of two runners for Daniel Morton (the other is Lova Session). She broke her maiden with a 2.3 length win in the Natasha at her 5th race start. Major chance again.
4. Laquetta’s Gift (9)
Has 3 wins and 4 places from 11 starts. Won over 1500m at Pinjarra then didn’t appear to stay when 7.6 lengths 5th in the Natasha. Looking to others.
5. Linden Lady (10)
Fought on evenly for 4th in the Natasha. Has only one win in 11 starts. Gets William Pike and could place.
6. Let Her Boogie (5)
Wound up steadily and took over late for a 1.6 length win over 1600m at Albury on a soft track on 16th March. Place chance.
7. Marri Martini (7)
Has finished well back at her last 2 starts. Looking elsewhere.
8. Royal Elite (8)
She has had seven starts for a win and a place. Prefer others.
9. Bernbrae (6)
Finished 6th in the Natasha. Could improve on that.
10. Lova Sesssion (2)
The only maiden runner in the field. Appears tested.
W.A. Oaks 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
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Jo Jackson’s Tips
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| 3 She’s Fit | ||
| 2 Megami | ||
| 1 Admiration Express | ||
| 6 Let Her Boogie |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 William Reid Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 2 Sunline Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 3 Alexandra Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Listed Valley Pearl St Albans Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Listed Albury Gold Cup 2023 (Albury 2000m) – Friday
Group 1 Australian Cup 2023 (Flemington 2000m)
Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes 2023 (Flemington 1200m)
Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap 2023 (Flemington 1000m)
Listed The Roy Higgins 2023 (Flemington 2600m)
Listed Sunlight Classic/Moomba Plate 2023 (Flemington 1100m)
Group 1 Tancred Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2400m)
Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Tulloch Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 2 Emancipation Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Doncaster Prelude 2023 (Rosehill 1500m)
Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes 2023 (Rosehill 2000m)
Group 3 T L Baillieu Handicap 2023 (Rosehill 1400m)
Listed Grandstand Cup 2023 (Ascot 1500m)
Listed Melvista Stakes 2023 (Ascot 2200m)
Listed South West Autumn Cup 2023 (Pinjarra 2200m) – Sunday
2023 W.A. Oaks Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 3 She’s Fit | |
| 2nd | 9 Bernbrae | 1.68 lengths |
| 3rd | 1 Admiration Express | 1.69 lengths |
| 4th | 2 Megami | 3.51 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
There were no scratchings.