Oaks Day
Liz Hurley’s vow of silence for the Cup and frustrations are growing
The Victoria Racing Club’s star attraction has looked glamorous, but has said barely a word to the media.
- Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Oaks Day best dressed: Flirty, fresh and fun the winning formula
“Ladies Day” used to be the poor cousin to Derby and Cup days when it came to the fashions – not any more.
- Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
New and improved corporate Oaks Day, with a splash of times gone by
As racing clubs such as Flemington’s Victoria Racing Club continue to grapple with the balance of tradition and innovation, Thursday’s time-honoured Oaks reminded punters of bygone eras.
- Damien Ractliffe and Stephen Brook
Finally, some drama: Oaks Day’s best dressed
Oaks Day may be lighter on celebrities, but it is firming as the most stylish day of the carnival.
- Melissa Singer
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She’s Extremely good: Favourite wins Oaks to add another Cummings to record books
Another Oaks, another Cummings - this time it was Anthony who saddled the winner She’s Extreme, to claim a race his father Bart won a record nine times, and his son James won last year.
- Damien Ractliffe
Wakeful a new recipe for Maher, but Cup winner says Zennzella is thriving ahead of Oaks
Two days after winning their first Melbourne Cup, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will be back at Flemington searching for another group 1 win when they saddle-up Zennzella in the VRC Oaks.
- Damien Ractliffe
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Christian Petracca shakes his hips at Oaks Day
The Demons star took to the dance floor but was upstaged by a Shetland Pony. It was that type of Thursday.
- Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
Maher has eyes on Oaks; Busuttin hopes Japanese breed rises to top
Just days after getting a stunning VRC Derby win with Hitotsu, Ciaron Maher Racing has its eyes set on another 2500-metre grand final with a three-year-old, this time with Oaks contender Biscayne Bay.
- Damien Ractliffe
Crippled by anxiety, Christine was done competing. But 2020 was her year
Wearing a pantsuit and belt she designed herself, designer Christine Spielmann has made history twice in the Fashions on Your Front Lawn competition.
- Melissa Singer
Victory for Personal in the Oaks a 'big high' after tough week for Coolmore
A wretched week for Coolmore after the death of Anthony Van Dyck has been turned around with Thursday’s VRC Oaks victory with Personal.
- Damien Ractliffe
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