Queensland Oaks racing preview & best bets | Saturday, June 8

Wandering Eyes · June 5

What	Queensland Oaks 2024
Where	Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007
When	Saturday, June 8, 2024
Prizemoney	$700,000
Distance	2200m
Conditions	Set Weights
2023 winner	Amokura (1) \| T: Kris Lees \| J: Damien Oliver (56.5kg)
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The Group 1 Queensland Oaks will headline the nine-race program at Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon, with a full field of 18 fillies expected to take their place in the race. With no rain on the forecast for the rest of the week in Brisbane, the track is expected to be rated a Good 4 for raceday. The rail will be pushed out slightly from last weekend to the +2.5m position for the entire circuit.

Over the last 10 years, Chris Waller (3) is the only trainer to have claimed multiple editions of the 2200m contest. The 2024 Queensland Oaks appears to boast one of the better fields that have been assembled in recent years, with most runners coming through similar form lines throughout their preparations.

Queensland Oaks 2024 odds

Following her narrow victory in The Roses last start, Scarlet Oak has opened as the +230 favourite with online bookmakers. Molly Bloom sits on the second line of betting at +380 after finishing fifth in the same race as the favourite in her second Australian start. The Chris Waller-trained fillies Ahuriri (+650) and Mare Of Mt Buller (+750) round out the runners in single figures; however, the chances don’t stop there. Moonlight Magic (+1100) will back up from the Queensland Derby last Saturday, while Good Banter (+1800), Tutta La Vita (+1800) and Miss Jolene (+2000) all come through the same race.

Queensland Oaks 2024 speed map

Amazonian Lass looks to be the leader in the Queensland Oaks field, with the possibility of Socks Nation pushing forward to apply some pressure. Concello, Firestorm, Our Gold Hope, Scarlet Oak and Kind Words will all be looking to settle behind the speed, with a three-wide running line expected to be prevalent. Molly Bloom, Mollynickers and Mare Of Mt Buller will be settling near the rear of the field and should appreciate any extra pressure that is applied to the leading pack.

Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Queensland Oaks.

Queensland Oaks 2024 preview & form

Mare Of Mt Buller has finished in the placings in the Gold Coast Bracelet and The Roses on her way to the Queensland Oaks, recording the fastest sections in the final 600m of each race. The daughter of Dundeel has shown in recent starts that she is looking for more distance, and with her stepping up to 2200m for the first time, she should be ready to show her best. From barrier two, Mare Of Mt Buller will receive an economical run in transit, and if she gets clear air in the final 400m, this filly will be letting down with a strong finish.

Although Molly Bloom finished fifth in The Roses at Doomben last start, the Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott-trained filly was forced out wide for the second half of the race and still ran on strongly. From barrier 10, it is expected that she will settle near last and get into a rhythm before making her run late. Like most of her rivals, the 2200m is an unknown for Molly Bloom, but she won over 2000m at Group 2 level in New Zealand and will be peaking third-up for this.

Scarlet Oak has been nothing short of impressive in her four career starts to date; however, the Chris Waller-trained filly has drawn barrier 15 for her biggest test. This daughter of Kermadec received a dream run from barrier five on her way to victory in The Roses, and if she doesn’t get into a similar position on Saturday, it may prove to be a much tougher task over 2200m.

Following her sixth-place finish in The Roses last time out, Kris Lees and Mark Zahra will combine with Kind Words once again. This daughter of Written Tycoon has shown signs she is looking for the extra distance of the Oaks, and if Zahra can find a back to follow around the home turn, there is no doubt she can run home strongly to finish in the top four.