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Crowther's G1 chance on Flower
It's the race that's provided the script for a string of jockey fairytales in recent years and Kayla Crowther is hoping Saturday's Oakleigh Plate can deliver her a maiden Group 1 triumph too.
The South Australia-based rider will partner rejuvenated mare Prairie Flower in the iconic handicap which has provided breakthrough elite-level wins for Ben Thompson (2023 on Uncommon James) Ben Allen (2022 on Marabi) and Teo Nugent (2021 on Portland Sky) this decade alone.
Last year Harry Coffey also won his first Victorian G1 race aboard Queman in the Oakleigh Plate.
Crowther 26 has ridden in 10 races at the top level and said she is always grateful to connections for trusting her with the ride in such races.
"I'm pretty excited " Crowther said.
"The only other Victorian Group 1 race I've ridden in was the Oakleigh Plate on Shamino and it was at Sandown that year.
"Obviously these opportunities don't come up very often so to be granted the ride I'm super grateful.
"I'm ...
