One of the biggest weeks of the year in Launceston starts on Sunday with the running of the Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian Oaks program. Along with the $150,000 Listed feature, the two Magic Millions races on the card are a precursor to the Yearling sales at Qwercus Park on Monday.
Still A Star was the only local representative in the Oaks in 2020 and again the Tasmanian horses are outnumbered despite the absence of dominant Strutt Stakes winner, Hela.
Turk Warrior will be a very short favourite in the Magic Millions 2YO race but it will be exciting to see him in action again and with rumours of a sale to Hong Kong, local fans may need to enjoy him while they can.
The rail is in the +1m position on Sunday, last used on 9 December where it was tough to make ground out wide and it appeared a clear advantage to race towards the inside and up on the speed. It’s worth noting however that was a night meeting, with the first race scheduled for 14:25 on Sunday.