Outstanding filly Savvy Coup has the right credentials to continue New Zealand's run of success in next month's A$1 million Australian Oaks (2400m).
The daughter of Savabeel bagged the first leg of a prized double yesterday with a sublime performance to claim victory in the group one Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham and will step out next in the Randwick feature on April 14.
"The way she won today we have to go, she's a very fit horse and the last two winners have done the same thing so we'll take that path as well," said Matthew Pitman, who trains Savvy Coup with his father Michael.
Stephen Marsh's Sofia Rosa was relegated to second behind Fanatic in the 2016 New Zealand Oaks before winning the Sydney classic and the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-prepared Bonneval won both Group Ones last season.
Savvy Coup's win completed a red letter day at Trentham for the stable, who had earlier enjoyed success in the group three Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) with Montoya Star.