Jenni’s Meadow primed for 2025 Queensland Oaks

Lindsay Park is hopeful that Jenni’s Meadow can break new ground for the stable in Queensland, with the filly poised for a big performance in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m). With a solid second in the Group 2 The Roses under her belt, the Hayes team is confident she’s peaking at the right time.

The rescheduled Eagle Farm card will also feature the Kingsford Smith Cup and Queensland Derby, where Lindsay Park will be represented by Rise At Dawn and Chase Your Dreams, respectively.

“We’re very happy with her,” Hayes said.

“It was a huge run in The Roses, and I think arguably she was probably the run of the race. She was strong to the line, made a long, sustained run, and it looked perfect for 2200 (metres).”

Jenni’s Meadow, who had been handicapped by poor barrier draws in her previous two outings, has finally drawn ideally in gate one. Hayes believes that could make all the difference on race day.

“She’s been a bit unlucky this prep with wide barriers, and it has cost her. I think with a couple of better barriers and better runs in transit, she would have gone close,” Hayes said.

“I don’t think the barrier is all important, but a gate would definitely help, and I know Ethan (Brown) was rapt with her run in The Roses.”

“But she’s building up beautifully. This has always been the target with her to hopefully try and get her to a race like the Queensland Oaks. So we’re arriving fourth up, ready to go.”

“She’s a listed winner as a young horse, group three placed last preparation and now she’s group two placed, so we need to get that good black type win.

“She deserves to be there and has a great chance.”

Jenni’s Meadow is currently third favourite at $7. Philia remains the favourite at $3.50, while Benagil is close behind at $6. All three fillies will have to navigate tricky draws on Saturday.

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