Progressive mare Oraqua continued her great run for the Freedman camp, putting together back-to-back wins at Geelong on October 2. The in-form mare took out a heat of the MRC Grand Handicap / VRC Grand Handicap, meaning she is now ballot exempt for the two upcoming finals over the spring.

The form out of her dominant Donald maiden win was franked with the 3^rd place-getter coming out and winning well at Tatura and could be a derby contender, Oraqua then stamped it for herself, making a commanding run from back in the field and running a fastest last 600, last 400 and last 200m splits in the race at Geelong to win by just under a length.

Oraqua showed her versatility at Geelong in what proved to be a very different race shape, having to take a sit off midfield and sprint sharply to victory. A pleased Freedman said post race “We will continue to rise her through the grades and being ballot exempt from the two upcoming finals will be really exciting for the ownership group, to have a runner on some of the biggest days of the Spring Carnival is a great thrill for all.”

Oraqua is an acceptor for MRC Grand Handicap Final this Saturday, October 11, where she will face a tougher field, but receives good weight relief with only 53kg on her back. “We will have a good look at that race in the coming 48 hours, before deciding if she takes her place or we keep her at a lower benchmark grade before she goes to the VRC Grand Handicap final on Melbourne Cup Day.” Freedman said.

With momentum on her side and an improving record, Roll The Dice racing and their loyal ownership group look to be in for an exciting Spring Carnival!