Queensland Oaks Day takes place on Saturday the 31st of May, 2014.  This special day of racing features the Group 1 Queensland Oaks, along with multiple  supporting races and a range of non-racing attractions. Affectionately known as Ladies Day, Treasury Casino and Hotel Queensland Oaks Day is one of Brisbane’s best racing events.

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The 2400 metre Queensland Oaks is the highlight of the day, with $400,000 in prize money up for grabs.  This event is joined by three Group 2 races, the Queensland Guineas over 1400 metres, Eagle Farm Cup over 2200 metres, and Magic Millions QTC Cup over 1300 metres.  Three Listed races are also held on the day, with the first event taking place at 11.45AM.

Race Times

Race 1 11:45 AM MITTYS (BM90) 1800m
Race 2 12:25 PM KRA BUSAN THE PHOENIX 1400m
Race 3 1:05 PM MERLO COFFEE EAGLE FARM CUP 2200m
Race 4 1:45 PM CHANNEL 7 BRIGHT SHADOW QLTY 1200m
Race 5 2:25 PM X X X X GOLD SPEAR CHIEF QLTY 1500m
Race 5 2:25 PM X X X X GOLD SPEAR CHIEF QLTY 1500m
Race 7 3:40 PM TREASURY HOTEL QUEENSLAND OAKS 2400m
Race 8 4:20 PM MAGIC MILLIONS QTC CUP 1300m

While the racing is definitely front and centre on Queensland Oaks Day, there is also plenty of non-racing attractions for everyone to enjoy.  The Indooroopilly Fashions on the Field competition is always a glamorous affair, with the pamper marquee also a popular attraction for make-up touch-ups throughout the day. Fashions on the Field registrations takes place from 11.00AM-12.55PM, with heats from 1.10PM and finals from 1.50PM.

In terms of entertainment, there is a wide range of music on offer, including 2012 X-Factor winner Samantha Jade, Didier Cohen, Vandalism, and DJ Minx.  There are also a wide range of dining packages available on the day, including the Trackside Marquee, Johnnie Walker Lounge, Trackside Restaurant, and much more. General admission tickets are available for just $25 through Ticketek or $30 on the gate, with seniors tickets half price and pensioners and kids under 18 free.

News:

She might be an outsider but Queensland Oaks contender Tornado Miss has boosted her connections’ confidence with a stirring track workout this week.

Tornado Miss is at double figure odds to win the Group One race on Saturday but trainer Tony Gollan couldn’t be happier with her and is puzzled by her price.

At her last start Tornado Lass ran third in the Doomben Roses behind Arabian Gold and Tinto who are the first and second favourites for the Oaks.

“I know they were saying the track was leader biased when she was third in the Roses,” Gollan said.

“But she was forced to go hard the whole way and to stick on for third was a great effort.

“I was really pleased with her work on Tuesday morning and she has licked out the feed bin since.”

Tornado Miss also raced well in the other traditional Oaks lead-up, the Gold Coast Bracelet, in which she was fourth.

“She was in the wrong part of the track for much of that race on a very heavy track but kept battling away,” Gollan said.

Tornado Miss is by noted sprinting sire Snitzel but she has always indicated she would get over ground.

Melbourne jockey Craig Newitt has stuck with the filly after riding her in the Roses.

Gollan is having a stellar winter having produced the quinellas in both the Group One Doomben 10,000 and Group Two Victory Stakes with the Boom Brothers, Spirit Of Boom and Temple Of Boom.

He also has a strong Queensland Derby hand with Amexed who won the Rough Habit Plate.

“It’s been a good winter and naturally I hope it continues,” Gollan said.

“But it is all the better if you can get a big win no-one expects and Tornado Miss might just do that.”

Arabian Gold is the TAB’s $2.50 favourite ahead of Tinto at $7 with Tornado Miss at $34.

Trainer David Vandyke says all is well with Arabian Gold after a scare on Tuesday when she ripped off a shoe.

“Barrier one is excellent for her,” he said.

“She can take up a position from there.”

Vandyke’s major concern is the 2400 metres.

Arabian Gold was found wanting in the VRC Oaks (2500m) in the spring but her three Group wins since over 2000 metres have convinced him it is worth another try.

“I don’t think she is a genuine 2400 metre horse but she has shown her class so it is worth another crack,” Vandyke said.

“She is mentally stronger than she was in the spring.”