As impressive as Hiyaam (High Chaparral) was in her front-running Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) win, it was what happened after the finish line which has buoyed jockey Michael Dee's hopes the filly can also win the Australian Oaks.
Luvaluva's (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) revised Gr.1 Australian Oaks campaign has gained traction at Randwick with a dogged victory in the Gr.3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m).
Melbourne-based New Zealand jockey Mick Dee will be chasing Group One wins on consecutive weekends when he partners Arbeitsam in Saturday’s A$3 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick.