2025 VRC Oaks: Every Runner Breakdown, Tips, and Predicted Finishing Order
4 months ago - Sportingbase
The 2025 VRC Oaks promises a thrilling test of class and stamina at Flemington. We’ve broken down every runner with key insights, tips, and our Best Bet and Value Play for punters chasing the edge.
It is always important to hear what the jockeys say after the race as you can forgive a horses bad run or even find a winner next start so head to the post race comments below.
1. Getta Good Feeling — 56kg — Barrier 4
Why she can win
Top-rated filly with a devastating last 600m and proven at 2000m. Maps to stalk and lift off a genuine tempo. On the five-day back-up from a dominant G2 win, and her closing sectionals scream 2500m.
Why she can’t win
First try beyond 2000m, and a strong early tempo could test her late.
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Summary: Class edge and perfect map make her the one to beat — predicted 1st | PlayUp: $1.80 win / $1.20 place. – Bet Here
2. The Pearls — 56kg — Barrier 12
Why she can win
G1 Spring Champion third reads superbly. Can absorb pressure and roll into it from the draw with J-Mac aboard. Proven on all surfaces.
Why she can’t win
Unproven past 2000m and could be caught wide early.
Summary: Honest on-speed filly who’ll give a sight — predicted 5th | PlayUp: $8.50 win / $2.30 place. – Bet Here
3. Spicy Lu — 56kg — Barrier 7
Why she can win
Led and kicked to win the G3 Ethereal. Has tactical speed to control a moderate-run 2500m and keeps Nash Rawiller.
Why she can’t win
If pressured mid-race, she may struggle to sustain the effort late.
Summary: Can give another bold on-pace display — predicted 4th | PlayUp: $10.00 win / $2.50 place. – Bet Here
4. Just A Journey — 56kg — Barrier 10
Why she can win
Rock-solid all prep with strong closing figures. Stays well, maps for a midfield trail, and is peaking at the right time.
Why she can’t win
Doesn’t have the same explosive turn of foot as Getta Good Feeling.
Summary: Genuine danger and the main threat to the favourite — predicted 2nd | PlayUp: $9.00 win / $2.35 place. – Bet Here
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5. Ethereum Girl — 56kg — Barrier 3
Why she can win
Luckless in the Wakeful but drawn perfectly to settle closer. Sectionals suggest she’ll handle the step up in trip.
Why she can’t win
Needs to find a new career peak and lacks the class edge of the top few.
Summary: Capable of improvement but faces a tough task — predicted 8th | Betr: $18.00 win / $3.70 place. – Bet Here
6. Sheeza Diva — 56kg — Barrier 11
Why she can win
Forgive last start; winkers on could sharpen her. Has the action of a genuine stayer and won’t mind a grind.
Why she can’t win
Lacks the class to match the proven group performers and maps awkwardly.
Summary: Tough mare who’ll keep coming — predicted 10th | PlayUp: $29.00 win / $5.00 place. – Bet Here
7. Strictly Business — 56kg — Barrier 13
Why she can win
Huge closer in the Wakeful with best late splits of the race. On the quick back-up and bred to thrive over 2500m.
Why she can’t win
Gets back and risks traffic issues again from the wide draw.
Summary: Big finisher ready to explode at the trip — predicted 3rd | PlayUp: $10.00 win / $2.60 place. – Bet Here
8. After Summer — 56kg — Barrier 2
Why she can win
Improving every run, with a strong Ethereal third and a soft-lead win before that. Gets an economical run from the low gate.
Why she can’t win
May lack the turn of foot of the top few and has to lift again in class.
Summary: Will run well from the soft draw — predicted 9th | PlayUp: $29.00 win / $5.00 place. – Bet Here
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9. Zouclaire — 56kg — Barrier 1
Why she can win
Rail-saving run could help; shows steady progression and is proven to handle varying conditions.
Why she can’t win
Trip stretches her, and her current ratings are below the top echelon.
Summary: Needs everything to go right — predicted 12th | PlayUp: $81.00 win / $8.00 place. – Bet Here
10. Voting Rights — 56kg — Barrier 5
Why she can win
Ballarat mile winner who boxed on for third in the Wakeful. Perfect draw again to sit just behind the speed.
Why she can’t win
Lacks the late dash of the elite fillies, and 2500m might push her limits.
Summary: Could sneak into the money if she sees it out — predicted 6th | PlayUp: $29.00 win / $5.00 place. – Bet Here
11. Morisu Ojo — 56kg — Barrier 8
Why she can win
Super Impose run was solid and she’s the type to grind away late. Cranbourne yard has her fit.
Why she can’t win
Outclassed at Caulfield and needs a big leap to contend here.
Summary: One for roughie players only — predicted 11th | PlayUp: $81.00 win / $8.00 place. – Bet Here
12. Classic Gem — 56kg — Barrier 9
Why she can win
Consistent closer with race-best final 200m in recent starts. Stamina ratings say she’ll handle 2500m.
Why she can’t win
Still a maiden and has to translate effort into impact.
Summary: Strong finisher who’ll hit the line hard — predicted 7th | PlayUp: $21.00 win / $4.20 place. – Bet Here
13. Janey Bopper — 56kg — Barrier 6
Why she can win
Fit, honest type backing up quickly. Keeps grinding and will run the trip.
Why she can’t win
Way up in class and lacks the necessary acceleration.
Summary: Honest effort expected but outgunned — predicted 13th | PlayUp: $126.00 win / $13.00 place. – Bet Here
Best Bet
Getta Good Feeling ($1.80 win / $1.20 place with Betr) — classy, progressive filly who maps for every favour and owns the strongest ratings at the trip.
Value Bet
Strictly Business ($10 win / $2.60 place with Betr) — hit the line best in the Wakeful, on the quick back-up, and set to peak perfectly at 2500m.
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