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You Wahng wins the Queensland Oaks: Post Race Trainer and Jockey Quotes
Trainer and jockey quotes after You Wahng claims the Group 1 Seven Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Race Result:1st: You Wahng (K Lees/T Berry) - $18
2nd: Pinito (J Cummings/J Collett) - $5.50
3rd: Benagil (G Thompson/M Zahra) - $7.00
Winning Time: 2:16.86 Last 600m: 37.41
Margins: neck x ½ L
Winning Trainer: Kris LeesCalling for the win!
You Wahng takes the G1 Queensland Oaks for @Leesracing and @TommyBerry21!@BrisRacingClub @RaceQLD pic.twitter.com/LCfWV2Yfof
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 7, 2025
On the win: "Yeah, look, lovely ride from Tommy. He was able to get us straight across from the gate and got into a lovely position in running.
"He had a lot of horse coming to the corner, but I was always just a little guarded that last furlong when she presented, but she was able to find under pressure.
Confidence levels going into today: "Well, she ran really well in an AJC Oaks, I think she was very plain at Gosford when we just gave her a fresh run. We applied a tongue tie, and it's really worked out well. She's reacted well in it.
"She probably got to him a bit early in the Roses, so Tommy was adamant we just needed to hold her up for a furlong sprint and he produced her at the right time today."
Winning Jockey: Tommy Berry
On the win: "Great to do it for Kris, we always had a great relationship and I have ridden for him on and off for a long time.
On the filly: "I remember he said, 'I want you to ride this filly in the Kemba Grange Classic over a mile, I think she's got something, I think she'll be my Oaks filly.
On her run last start: "She was a little bit underdone last start with the let-up between the Sydney Carnival and here.
"And she just felt so much more relaxed. She was just ready to go today. So it was a brilliant training performance.
On the win today: "I learned my lesson last start. I got there too early on her. I really timed my run today and lucky she's only half a horse wide because she could take them sticky little tight runs but it's just unbelievable, it's awesome to do it.
"I wish I had my family here but they're all in Canberra for Sharnee's Dad's birthday and Izzy, so happy birthday Izzy, I love you guys, can't wait to see you all.
ting): "She probably didn't quite see out the trip in strong company today"
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