The Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) has been earmarked as New Zealand-bred galloper Fascino’s (NZ) (Charm Spirit) next major target.
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained filly finished third in the Gr.2 Kewney Stakes (1400m) at Flemington two starts back before finishing eighth in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Vinery Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.
The daughter of Charm Spirit is set to back-up in the Gr.3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday, however, her connections have yet to make a final call.
“It was a walk, trot, and canter, with a sprint home the other day in the Vinery,” Maher said.
“She was back and it didn’t take a lot out of her. That’s why we had a look at this race, but we will just see how she is before we make up our mind.
“The Schweppes Oaks over 2000m in Adelaide is the target for her. I am not 100 percent sure whether I am going to line her up on Saturday yet.”
Fascino was bought out of Windsor Park Stud’s 2018 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft by Maher in partnership with Waterford Bloodstock for $400,000.
