Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 13 Journalists Share Posted April 13 Building on their impressive The Championships form, the partnership of trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman secured another Group 1 victory with a thrilling win by Autumn Angel in the 2024 Australian Oaks at Randwick. Autumn Angel winning the 2024 Australian Oaks on the quick back-up at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart. The partnership, fresh off their first Group 1 win together with Chain Of Lightning in the TJ Smith Stakes last week, continued their hot streak with Autumn Angel in the ATC Oaks. This victory marks Coleman’s 2nd Group 1 and Moody’s 59th. “She’ll think this is bloody easy, won’t she!” Moody joked after the race. Autumn Angel came close last Saturday, carrying a hefty 61kg to a runner-up finish behind Good Banter in the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes on a heavy track. This time, with a reduced weight and a drier track (Good 4), she powered to victory over the 2400m distance at Randwick. Jockey Mark Zahra delivered a perfectly timed ride, guiding Autumn Angel back to winning form. “The way she thrived this week coming off the back-up run was incredible,” Moody said. “I was worried I might not have done enough with her, but she’s been fantastic all week. A big thanks to my team at home.” This victory marks Autumn Angel’s second win in three starts, following her narrow success in the Group 2 Kewney Stakes at Flemington earlier in March. Moody and Zahra also achieved a personal milestone, claiming their first ATC Oaks victory with the classy chestnut filly. A thrilling finish saw Autumn Angel ($6) narrowly edge out the brave Zardozi ($6), trained by James Cummings. Zardozi charged through the field from near the back after her close third-place finish in the Vinery Stud Stakes. The hot favourite, Orchestral ($1.65F), winner of the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes and aiming for her sixth consecutive win, had a slow start and settled in midfield. Despite a strong late run, she could only manage third place as the beaten odds-on favourite. Zahra was full of praise for Autumn Angel, suggesting her potential for success in future races like the Group 1 Queensland Oaks and even the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Cup. “I’ve never heard Moods so upbeat about a horse,” Zahra said. “Races like the Queensland Oaks and Caulfield Cup would definitely be on the radar for her.” 2024 Australian Oaks Results Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price 1 5 AUTUMN ANGEL Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman Mark Zahra 8 56kg $6 2 3 ZARDOZI James Cummings Tom Marquand 0.84L 9 56kg $6 3 1 ORCHESTRAL (NZ) Roger James & Robert Wellwood James McDonald 1L 3 56kg $1.65F 4 2 QUINTESSA (NZ) Mark Walker Opie Bosson 2.75L 2 56kg $12 5 4 TUTTA LA VITA Chris Waller Nash Rawiller 3.38L 7 56kg $12 6 6 BASILINNA (NZ) Emma-Lee & David Browne Blake Shinn 5.76L 6 56kg $26 7 10 BUSH GIRL Kerry Parker Jay Ford 5.91L 5 56kg $201 8 7 DANCES WITH HOOVES Cameron Crockett Craig Williams 7.02L 4 56kg $91 9 8 PIPLUP Brad Widdup Damian Lane 8.97L 10 56kg $151 10 9 TRUE FAIRY Daiki Chujo Noriyuki Masuda 9.19L 1 56kg $201 Table Credit: Racing Australia. This page and the written content within it were partially generated using AI or automated technology and edited and verified by our editorial team. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. The post Moody and Coleman Strike Again: Autumn Angel Upsets in Australian Oaks 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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